hard working . funny . passionate

Kota is hard working-- never stopping till a job is finished.  She loves the feeling of a job well done, and knowing that she contributed to something.  You will almost never find her not dirty.  She has a passion for life, and a passion for mushing.  She loves the connection she has with the rest of her team, and loves the connection she can feel towards nature.  She can be placed in any position on team, though she prefers to be lead.  She loves a wide open road, and loves to be in nature.  She adores Alaska, and really any place cold.  There is nothing she loves more than a bank of snow.  Likewise, her favorite treat is ice cream.  This girl has big dreams, and she fully intents to reach them.  She loves the US National Parks, and all in all loves hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing and kayaking.  She loves to be with her large family at her cabin up in the mountains, which she adores.  Kota loves a good joke, and loves to make people laugh.  However, she knows when it is time to be serious.  She is very patriotic, and holds strong political opinions.  She is a fierce opponent in an argument.  Kota also has a connectivity with other animals.  She loves all of them, and will try to befriend any she sees.  She has a strong moral compass, and isn't afraid to tell others what she thinks.  She hates being excluded.