Xtreme Hounds, Alaska Or Bust

March, 21st, 2006 Shelby, Montana-
Xtreme Hounds, Alaska Or Bust
Today we had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Dave and Tessa Peterson who were traveling with their sled dogs to Alaska. They call their sledding venture Extreme Hounds and judging by the trophies they display in the above photo, those dogs live up to their name sake. Dave and Tessa really love their dogs and it shows. The dogs travel in warmth and comfort in the custom trailer which Dave built. At first glance you might think that the dogs have little room, but looking closer, I could see that each compartment is quite large and lined with clean straw. Besides that, there are two dogs to a compartment so they stay even warmer and have companionship. Today the Peterson family was stocking up on fuel (100 gallons) so that they would not have to make too many more stops on their way to Fairbanks. They told NBMC that they make their summer home in Alaska and other times in Park Rapids, Minnesota. We would like to say what a great couple they are but that would be lacking because they are really a trio. Pictured above with them is their son, Miles. He did nothing but grin and coo the whole time we stood out freezing in the cold weather.
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