Hello Boys and Girls,

Here are some more pictures from Hatcher Pass and the Wasilla area showing how the snow is moving closer to us. Winter “walks” down the mountains over a period of a few weeks. On the upper peaks, it is quite thick already. Everyone is rushing to get winter tires on their cars, waxing their skis, doing one last hike or swim and putting away the summer yard furniture. Winter is coming and there is no stopping her so we have to prepare. I am getting my winter coat ready!

As you can see from the pictures, summer fun is about over. The last of the salmon have reached the spawning areas and my pal, Blue is taking the last swim of the season. The water is cold even in summer, but it is getting close to freezing now so this activity will end for the year. A lot of lakes in Alaska have leaches so they are not fun to swim in, but Wasilla Lake is clear of them so dogs and humans can swim in the summer.

Lots of Tail Wags,

Zuma