Looking across and down the power line trailOne of the goals of our recent dog sledding adventure up at the Maryland Sled Dog Adventures cabin in Maine was to break in our new Outlaw dog sled and "put it through its paces." This sled was purchased specifically for its exceptional steering abilities and, hopefully, its ability to survive the trails surrounding our Maine camp.
Pulling hard down the trail: (l-r) Acadia and Zoe in lead with Okemo and Sobo in wheel
While gorgeous, these trails are not for the faint of heart, require an adventurous spirit, and are twisty, turny, and sometimes narrow. But they are oh so worth it once you've mushed along them under crystal clear blue skies and taken in the panoramic views.
Curvy trails ahead
Getting ready to head down the power line trailWe are happy to report that despite somewhat less than optimal trail conditions (icy with light snow cover), the Outlaw dog sled survived (as did the mushers) and in some instances even thrived.
Stopped along the trail: Zoe and Acadia in lead with Sobo and Okemo in wheel
Starting down the tie trail from camp
A little further down the tie trail
Killer turn: This is where the exceptional steering comes in handy
Whew, we made it around that tree and through the "killer turn"
Whew, we made it around that tree and through the "killer turn"
Big wheel dogs Okemo (left) and Sobo (right).
After a killer "gee" turn, up the power line trail we go!
Another gorgeous day on the trail. What could be better?
Another gorgeous day on the trail. What could be better? 
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