Aiyana O'Shaughnessy | Yukon Quest Canada

Aiyana O'Shaughnessy

27 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER

Experience:

Rookie - YQ 250

Nationality:

Canadian

From:

Ten Mile, Yukon

Occupation(s):

Guide/handler

Kennel Name:

Tagish Lake Kennel

Breeds:

Alaskan husky

Bloodlines:

Phillips/Hopkins

# of Dogs in Kennel:

How many years have you been running dogs?

How did you get started running dogs?

Scooping poop and wanting to learn more about sled dogs!

Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?

I'm running the second race team from Tagish Lake Kennel. I'm looking forward to experiencing the Yukon Quest trail!

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Learning everyday and working outdoors with amazing dogs!

Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail

Smiling faces!

What music do you listen to on the trail?

Folk, dance, podcasts

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

2022 Knik 200 - 18th

2021 Percy DeWolfe - 2nd

2023 Yukon Quest 250

2023 Yukon Quest 250