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Tighten Up, Lets Go & Learn About The Craft Behind Dog Sledding with Kevin Slater & Polly Mahoney
Tighten Up, Lets Go & Learn About The Craft Behind Dog Sledding with Kevin Slater & Polly Mahoney
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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
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The episode starts out with Kristan Vermeulen telling her story of her experience mushing along the Umbagog Lake and camping overnight under the full moon in the cold, wintery conditions. Then she talks to Polly to learn more about her experience in Alaska prior to coming to Maine to start Mahoosuc Guide Service with Kevin. She also touches on her mushing adventures up in the Arctic where she eats something out of the ordinary but very common up in that area. Then Kevin talks about his journey to Maine and how he has worked for various guiding services throughout his life. He also touches on how he crafts his own dog sleds, canoes, paddles, snowshoes, and much more.To learn more about Mahoosuc Guide Services visit their website, Facebook or Instagram. Also, please check out the featured musician of this episode, the Gawler Sisters, and their song Red Rocking Chair.Lastly, there are a handful of Maine maker's products that were a part of this adventure including, Brant & Cochran Axes, Gabriel Frey Baskets, Knit Ware Co., Kennedy, and Co., Mainly Wool Mittens & Pyxie. Go check them out! Great gear for the cold months!Photo credit: Frances Mahoney
Released:
Feb 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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