My name is Carol, I live in Northern MN. My husband got me into sledding about 5 years ago. We go out West every Christmas. I am also on Ladies ride. Glad to see they started a ladies area on SW. I have also been a lurker, not really wanting to add my two cents. Currently building an 09 IQR with a Carl's 685, EZryde, Zbros front end, and some other little bells and whistles.
I was taken to the mountains my first day of riding, so I don't feel very strong yet, but getting better all the time.
We are heading to Cooke City over Christmas this year-- should be exciting!
The best highlight of riding so far was Christmas Eve 2007 when Ean(Angermangement890) proposed in Togwotee. We got married last October. I am a music teacher for an awesome elementary school, received my Master's degree in Special Education. I love sleds because it gives me another way to connect with my students. When kids see pictures of my riding or racing, they see me not only as a teacher, but also someone that has a life outside of school. I even had a student come out to watch me race at hill climbs last spring.
I hope to meet others here on SW.