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abirddogmoment · 1 day ago

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I didn't take any photos but I took Rory skijoring for the first time today!

We did a 3.5km groomed multi-use trail with my (new to me) classic cross country skis. I got these skis off Marketplace last year but hadn't had the chance to use them yet. I'm not sure if it was my ski wax, the snow, or the weather, but I was NOT getting the glide I hoped. We both worked super hard so I let her off for the last 500m so she could run free while I skied.

It was really fun despite the effort! Idk if it'll be a regular activity in our rotation (as rollerblade canicross and free running both mutually easier and enriching activities) but it was cool to try out anyway.

#dogblr #skijoring #canicross #(tagged so i can find this later)#my ski wax is rated for +5 to -15C and it was closer to -20C today #but the trail was also super windblown and drifty so idk it couldve been a variety of factors #i dont think skiing is gonna be in the regular rotation for me because its so much extra work to bring my skis down to my car from storage #and i know thats a dumb reason but hey its my life #when i have to take extra steps to prepare for an activity my desire to do that activity generally goes down #rory did great though!#she started off a little uncertain about the squeaky noise from the snow against my skis #(when it's really cold and dry the snow gets squeaky)#but she pulled really consistently and looked really happy #if i had more dog power (stronger dogs or multiple dogs) maybe id do this one more often #but it didnt feel worth it for the amount of preparation to effort to enrichment ratio #rollerblade canicross was way more fun imo #anyway cool to try and a fun sunday activity!#and (surprisingly) zero people at the park even though it was noon on a Sunday and beautifull sunny #twas cold but i still expected the outdoor enthusiasts to be out

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