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More Olympic Torch Pictures |
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The actual run was only a mile or two and took about seven minutes. I was asked to go as slow as possible to give maximum viewing opportunities to the spectators. For this reason I chose six dogs as giving the appearance of a decent sized team while still being easy to control. |
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With the torch held aloft, I give the command to the dogs while Mike releases the snub line. |
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The torch is lit, and all is ready. The dogs are waiting for my command. |
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We are off and running! A snowmobile is running ahead of us to pack the trail. The vehicle to our left contains a video crew who are filming the entire run. |
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The dogs are fast and eager, so I have one foot firmly on the drag track to keep them moving slow and steady. |
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A snowmobile followed behind us to ensure that all went well. They also carried a lantern that could be used to relight the torch if it went out. These folks thought of everything! |
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Here we pass a few spectators on snowmobiles. There were also a few thousand spectators on foot. |
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The dogs are running well. |
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We are approaching the edge of West Yellowstone. |
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