 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm not sure how much practical benefit Snowheads can derive from this article, but it's worth a read. It's about the delights of skiing with your dog, more specifically getting Fido to substitute for poling (such hard work) while you glide along admiring the scenery.
It's a traditional art called 'ski-joring' - the use of dogs, horses or anything else on the pull.
A lift pass in this instance would comprise a nice juicy bone, a bag of oats, or maybe a nice romantic meal if you're using an attractive human slave on the pull. Don't feel bad about it - people have traditionally ascended mountains in sedan chairs.
All details of ski-joring are here, in the Idaho Statesman. Is your dog up to it?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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DG,
If I had access to JWAZ today, I would post an appropriate reply. 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Have skiied behind a snowmobile a couple of times - Its a bit like water skiing on snow - great fun.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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The French ski-joering association and French Championships are based in Les Arcs as it happens. Great fun - usually horses rather than dogs. An all-year-round sport too, after the winter season grass skis (wheeled or caterpillar treads) are used. There's a good video sequence at:
Ski Joering Les Arcs ... (sleigh racing to begin with, then ski slalom, then the speed event)... and more info at:
Skijoering 2000 association
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Anyone know where I can get one of those heavy duty harness things to fit a yorkshire terrier? How do you get the dog on the ski lift / T-bar and is there a special technique for moguls? Could be fun through the trees, especially when Bruno stops for a quick sniff and hind leg raise. 
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Or if Bruno catches sight of a lady dog that decides to do a runner....
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DB, do you know of any Mutts who might like this idea?
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I don't think my Westie would thank me for this one - he may be built for snow, but certainly not for speed!!!
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Or comfort - oh er.....sorry.....wrong forum
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