Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race

Claudia Wickert

Nationality: 

German

Age:

42

Occupation:

GIS Analyst

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Kennel Name:

Fox Creek Kennel

Breeds included:

Alaskan Husky

Number of dogs in kennel:

21

Number of years running dogs:

16

How did your kennel get its name?

We live close to Fox Creek

How did you get started running dogs?

As a guide for a touring company in British Columbia

What do you love most about dog sledding?

Travelling with my dogs through beautiful wilderness.

Please share any interesting stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2024 race:

Almost all of the dogs in my team were born at our kennel and are related to each other.

My team is getting older, the youngest are 6 now and the oldest 10. Let’s see how many of the older ones still want to do a race.

Are you a member of any other organizations in sled dog sports?

DPSAY

Why did you enter the 2024 Yukon Quest and what are your goals for the race?

To have fun and finish with a happy and healthy dog team.

Do you listen to music on the trail? If so, what types?

None

How did your dogs get their names?

We pick a theme.

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers:

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Tell us about your favorite volunteer experience on the trail:

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List recent sled dog races and/or your best performances:

Year

 

Race

 

Finishing Position

         

2015

 

YQ300

   

2017

 

YQ300

 

 

2018

 

YQ1000

 

 

2019

 

Silver Sled

 

 

2020

 

YQ300

 

 

Who are your sponsors for 2024?

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