The history of the pulk (sled) dates back as long as humans have been living in winter conditions...
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19 years and still streakin’
I have always enjoyed Christmas. Not only is it a great time to spend with family and friends, it's...
Return to Yellowknife
Last March, Derrick took part in the BHP Billiton Rock and Ice Ultra in Yellowknife, Canada. He had...
The Legend of Bubba
I remember talking to a friend a few years ago and I was telling her about all the signs of...
The Ryan Alford Blog: Ode to Canada and Vermont
I've always been very fond of our neighbors to the north – and by that I mean Canada. ...
Adventures in Race Directing
Race directing can sometimes be a thankless job, with all of the hours of planning leading up to...
Whispers of Winter
I've noticed that the 2008/09 dates for snowshoe racing are starting to appear. I've also noticed...
The Ryan Alford Blog: Things to do in Denver When You’re a Democrat
As promised, I am blogging about the Democratic National Convention. It hasn't been all that...
The Ryan Alford Blog: YellowPagesGoesGreen.org
A paperless world is a big idea. Imagine that. No more newspapers, no more magazines, no more junk...
The Ryan Alford Blog: High Blood Pressure and a Sobering Dose of Reality
165 over 97. I forgot to take my blood pressure medication today. It's the weekend. My wife and...
Rock and Ice Ultra
The Rock and Ice Ultra takes place in Yellowknife, NWT in Canada's north beginning March 22, 2008...
Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon Race Recap
Last weekend, we headed to Vermont for the Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon. Pittsfield is located a...