tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642807619836239233.post8077027745103976300..comments2023-05-01T11:57:53.201-04:00Comments on Just Off the One-Lane Road: "Tails" from the Iditarod TrailsElorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642807619836239233.post-16487980193898571782011-03-21T06:31:59.376-04:002011-03-21T06:31:59.376-04:00Actually, Barbara, they are indeed "thick-ski...Actually, Barbara, they are indeed "thick-skinned" by way of genetics. Scientists have studied this aspect of native north-dwellers and have learned that they are far better able to withstand the cold temperatures than are, say Caucasians. It's quite amazing. <br />EloraElorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642807619836239233.post-75386104855882160162011-03-17T11:42:23.499-04:002011-03-17T11:42:23.499-04:00Elora -- An adventure indeed. The natives must be ...Elora -- An adventure indeed. The natives must be thick skinned with temps like that. The photo on the bottom of the two dogs is wonderful -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.com