I drove out into the Upper Green yesterday morning to catch the start of the Pinedale leg of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race. Mushers came from across the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada and Europe to compete in the competition. It may perhaps be my horsey background coming out, but there’s something about bundling up and working with animals in bad conditions that makes me really happy.
I’m by no means much of a dog person (I like them, just have not been around them much), which added to the allure of the event. It was something new.
A strong turnout showed despite ice skating rink-like road conditions and wind chill that dipped well below -20F. I talked to several other photographers who were having difficulties with their camera mirrors freezing. We were all bundled in Carhartts and heavy jackets, making it difficult to tell who was who.
The Upper Green was fantastic – remote, high and harsh. The chorus of dogs yipping and yelping echoed off the surrounding hills, creating a rather eerie cacophony that could be heard over the wind. It was a fitting soundtrack to the event.
I had to head back to Pinedale before the end of the race to cover a meeting, but was grateful to have the chance to capture the beginning. New subjects are always a welcome change.
Headed off tomorrow to a guest ranch near Jackson to photograph a lodge and an award-winning Percheron breeding program. 
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Damn. I was there with a friend who was competing and my pictures were shit. These are the best race pictures I’ve seen this year.
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