Tolovana Hot Springs

Many of my Alaskan Friends have told me stories of their epic adventures into these famous hot springs. Over a two hour drive to the trail head, the hot springs and private cabins for rent lie at the end of an 11 mile trail. I have heard stories of frost bite, broken sleds, falling on skis, falling in love and broken friendships. I have been told the wind is always howling and the average winter temperatures are near 20 below zero. Ideal conditions for Frostbite. I do not know how I get to be so lucky! 1. It was warm, close to zero. 2. There was little to no wind. 3. I had a dog team to pull me UP the hills... and the hills are killer. 4. The owner had just been in and the trail was cleared up downed trees. 5. fresh light snow on the trail made for good skiing conditions. 6. We had the place to ourselves! 7. I had a fabulous weekend with my boyfriend! 8. I am missing out on a week of awful meetings at school. 9. I had my flight paid for my the district, I just extended a conference trip for 2 extra days. 10. I got to bring my spoiled rotten dog!

chillin' in the cabin after dinner~
King Crab!
The First tub.... too Hot!
Mike getting ready to get in the water.

Mike and Kiita. Kiita is so spoiled she gets to ride in the cab while all the other sled dogs are in the dog boxes on the trailer.

Kiita is learning how to be a sled dog... but she is not pulling her weight when she is looking back to figure out where I am!
The first tub was too hot! So we had to make our way over to the other middle tub. (which was just right!)
Mike Loading the sled on the trailer and dog box.
Stopping on top of the dome for some photos!
The upper tub. Nice view but we liked the middle one the best!using a generator and heater to warm up the truck so it will start.
I know it looks like I am standing still here.... but I am cruising along behind the sled and dog team at about 10 miles per hour!
Looks like Kiita is actually pulling here...
Frosty clothes!

My new Beaver hat! This us the sixth hat I have made in the last year. I think I am getting the hang of it!
Mohawk Mike!
The little Frame cabin we stayed in. Nice and cozy!

Sunset on the night of our arrival.