Debbie Knight | Yukon Quest Canada

Debbie Knight

69 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER

Experience:

Veteran - YQ 100

Nationality:

Canadian

From:

Whitehorse, Yukon

Occupation(s):

Retired - now work as an on call teacher

Kennel Name:

Skywolf K9 Adventures and Sled Dog Tours

Kennel Name Origination:

A skywolf is a raven. I love ravens, such intelligent birds.

Breeds:

Alaskan husky

Bloodlines:

Gatt, Palfrey and Peck

# of Dogs in Kennel:

How many years have you been running dogs?

>20

How did you get started running dogs?

I saw Susan Butcher in an interview when I was a teenager and decided I wanted to do what she was doing, someday.

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

We use themes.

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

Love the trail and I'd like to move up in the standings.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Being out on the trail where it's quiet and it's just the dogs and me.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

None

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

DPSAY and YDMA

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

2023 Yukon Quest 100; Position: 4th
2022 Carbon Hill

2023 Yukon Quest 100