Feelin' Rondy

Photos taken during the Fur Rondy sled dog race this weekend

We watched the race from spot 4 on the map below

From the Anchorage Daily News

Today is opening day of the 75th Annual Fur Rendezvous in Anchorage. Known affectionately as "Fur Rondy," the event was the brainchild of an old sourdough named Vern Johnson who sought a way to enliven the spirits of Anchorageans during especially long winters. Coinciding with the time of year when miners and trappers would meet up in Anchorage to socialize and ply their furs and wares, Fur Rondy used to feature all sorts of competitions and events including skiing, hockey and boxing. These days the dog sled races are the main attraction. The races cut through the middle of town allowing most people a glimpse of the races throughout the event. In fact, Meghan and her coworkers took the afternoon to watch the teams race through Anchorage's downtown streets on Friday (spot 1 on the map). I will try to avoid "remnants" of Friday's races during my ski home from work today (from spot 5 to spot 2 on the map above).