Christine Roalofs

51 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER

Experience:

Rookie - YQ 1000

Nationality:

American

From:

Anchorage, Alaska

Occupation(s):

Pediatric Dentist

Kennel Name:

Kinetic Kennel

Kennel Name Origination:

The dogs are energy in motion.

Breeds:

Husky

Bloodlines:

Buser, Seavy, Osmar

# of Dogs in Kennel:

How many years have you been running dogs?

How did you get started running dogs?

Iditarod volunteer, then got the bug.

How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?

If I buy dogs from other mushers, we give them a middle name. The few dogs born in the kennel are named after experiences or favorite people.

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

My goals for the 2018 YQ are to show young dogs the trail and gain confidence and experience together.

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

In 2011 the family at Stepping Stone generously lent me thread and helped me sew a tear in my parka.

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

Board Member of Northern Lights 300

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