Our South Peak Resort Homeowners' Winterfest celebration was last weekend and we had perfect weather on Saturday! Many were able to experience dogsledding on the J.E. Henry Nature Trail- provided again this year by our great friends at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel from Jefferson, NH. Neil and Karen (Owner/Manager/Mushers) along with Mushers Sally & Ben brought three teams of sled dogs with 6-8 dogs for each.

Aboon enjoys a belly rub!

View from the sled

The sled dog breeds are a variety of Alaskan Huskies, Siberians and Malamutes. Some are rescue dogs and many have competed in the Iditarod and Quest and all have a fun, althletic and competitive nature. Muddy Paw expanded their operations this year and are now offering dogsledding tours at the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem NH, Mount Washington Resort and Smuggler's Notch, VT. Visit their website: www.dogslednh.com or give them a call if you or a friend may be interested in dogsledding tours in the White Mountains, clinics and adventures: 603-545-4533 or 603-986-0697 (these tours make a great unique gift!). If you had a chance to participate in the dogsled tour at South Peak, drop Neil or Karen a line and say hi and share your experience, they will be happy to hear from you! info@dogslednh.com .

A tour on the J.E. Henry Nature Trail

Musher Sally bringin'em home

Musher Ben with sled dogs at staging area

Groomer Rides at Loon

Thanks to all of our friends at Loon for providing the popular Groomer Rides and giving us a whole new appreciation for first tracks! Thanks also to Loon for the amazing food. Andrew, Ralph, Steve, Groomer drivers, Ambassadors and all the staff that worked quickly and effortlessly to make our event a success- we appreciate you! The fun band for our event 'Endangered Species' is from southern New Hampshire~ look for them at the Woodstock Inn or local area venues.

Upcoming Area Events:

Friday, Feb.5th- CASA Snowfest at Loon - 10th annual golfing on snow! Visit www.loonmtn.com for more details.

Saturday, Feb.6th- 2010 Ski & Ride-athon and Adaptive Sports Expo at Loon. For more details visit www.loonmtn.com or www.nedisabledsports.org .

Saturday, Feb.6th- NCCA AUCTION. North Country Center for the Arts Winter Auction. 7:00pm at the Governor's Lodge. $25 per person in advance or $30 per person at door. Margaritaville themed live & silent auction to benefit the North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre. Wear your favorite island attire and support the Arts in Lincoln! 603-745-6032 or email info@papermilltheatre.org. Visit www.papermilltheatre.org for more information.