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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 22h

LOL. Team stops, Kip rolls. Never fails

Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 23h

Yeah very much so haha. But I’m thankful to have permission to use their beautiful ski trails to train on, so can’t really complain too much!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 23h

Yes I love the little electric ones! Unfortunately this was in a provincial park and I’m not allowed to use a chainsaw on anything 😬😬 luckily their trail team went out and cleared it this afternoon

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 1d

A little glimpse into our morning run! As much as I love trees, I do not love when they block our trail!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 2d

Brooks is always a very slobbery boy haha. If there’s no slobber it wasn’t a good run!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to many miles with this awesome team of dogs. Happy trails!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 2d

With that I’d like to introduce sweet Gingersnap (or Ginger for short). She’s a very race experienced 5 year old and I’m really excited to have her join my crew! She had her first run this morning with my team and absolutely CRUSHED it!!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 2d

On my trek home from dropping them off, I stopped at a friends kennel and picked out my new team mate for the season. You know you are in the right place when sled dog crossing signs are all over!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 2d

They had another 3.5 hours of driving from there until their final destination, where they were reunited with 5 prior teammates. The reunion was super precious, and both girls seemed really excited to be with a bunch of dogs again. They both (surprisingly) settled really really well to being inside.

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 2d

It’s been a very busy week here. Earlier this week Queso and her other shy friend, Oozie, had their final vet appt to be able to go to their new home. They were given the all clear and were ready to finally go home! Yesterday I drove over 7 hours to bring them to their new forever home.

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 4d

* Cue Music - Jump Around*

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 5d

But they like running just as much!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 5d

I think they *may* like sleeping on the bed 🤔

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 7d

Yay! Looking forward to meeting lots of new people! And yes, fingers crossed for a solid snow base!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 7d

I hope so!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 7d

It’s always a fun time at Beargrease! Haven’t participated since I last won the Jr race in 2019 so it’ll be a blast to be back again!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 7d

Just the 40, only have 4 dogs to work with haha. Much easier to borrow two dogs than it is 4 :)

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 7d

Signed up for our first race of the season! Have an action packed season. Looking forward to being back at one of my absolute favourite races!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 17d

From sled dogs to bed hogs, these dogs certainly know how to live the good life!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 18d

Another day more dog butts

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 19d

Nothing but dog toots and happiness in a bed with barely enough room for me

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 19d

Pizza crusts were shared 🤭

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 20d

“Hello I would like snacks” - JB probably

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 21d

Queso’s potential family didn’t end up working out, & this sweet girl is back looking for a forever home. She needs a patient home that understands her needs as a new house dog, preferably with another dog that can help show her the ropes! If you know anyone looking for a new 🐶 please reach out!

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Julia Cross @crisscrossracing.bsky.social · 21d

My amazing boss’s at work set out on a rescue mission to go get Queso and bring her back. Queso got a backpack ride for 8km back to the safety of a side by side for the remainder of the trip back home. She is back home at my kennel and in good spirits.

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