Camera phones line the starting chute like a string of Christmas lights,The UP 200 Dogsled Race, Marquette MIMade the decision to go to Marquette for the start of the UP 200 sled dog race last night based purely on the weather. It was downright balmy with absolutely no wind, so it felt like you weren't fighting anything, the cold didn't even get to me one bit.
Intrigued by the lead dogs, UP 200 Sled Dog Race, Marquette MIThe UP 200 has become more than just a dogsled Race. It's turned into a celebration of the Upper Peninsula and the winter season. The nature of the event itself ties together all of the towns that serve as checkpoints for the race, with each location having family friendly events and accomodations of their own. A comforting sense of community springs to life, where volunteers put in a lot of time and effort to make this event run like clockwork, transforming it into the event of the season. It would be cool if it was possible to tag along with a musher to see all of the mini events that pop up along the trail route from Marquette to Grand Marais. Bonfires are especially popular Friday night. From a musher's point of view, it must take some getting used to, when approaching each trail intersection and hearing the countless hoops and hollers of race watchers cheering the dogs and mushers on as they wind thru the wilderness.
We were up in Marquette this year for the dog sled races. How amazing! The dogs, people, the thrill and excitment. You are right, what a celebration. :)
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