Run Wild and Free, King Silver

I knew that Brent Sass's legendary lead dog, Silver, had passed away a few weeks ago, but today an obituary for him ran on the front page of the Minor News: Yukon Quest champ Brent Sass' legendary leader Silver 'gone but never forgotten'.

He was a Very Good Boy who excelled at breaking trail in the worst conditions:


As he got old, he would ride in the sled for adventures:


(both photos courtesy of Brent Sass)

Run free, King Silver! I hope you are signing autographs in Heaven, because my girls would like to meet you and sniff your butt.