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Ed Hopkins
Ed Hopkins
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Tagish, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Dog Musher

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Tagish Lake Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

We live by Tagish Lake

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines:
Our own/Osmar
# of Dogs in Kennel:
60

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
35
How did you get started running dogs?

Watching the 1984 Yukon Quest Finish.

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

To get some young dogs to the Finish Line.

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

All the cooks out on the trail that go out of their way to feed us!

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

10-Mile Organization Committee

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2017 - Yukon Quest - 5th
  • 2017 - Copper Basin - 8th
  • 2016 - Yukon Quest - 5th
  • 2015 - Yukon Quest - 3rd

YQ Races

2018 Yukon Quest 1000
2017 Yukon Quest 1000
2016 Yukon Quest 1000
2015 Yukon Quest 1000
2013 Yukon Quest 1000
2005 Yukon Quest 1000
2001 Yukon Quest 1000
1999 Yukon Quest 1000
1994 Yukon Quest 1000
1993 Yukon Quest 1000

Awards

2005 Yukon Quest 1000
Sportsmanship Award

Sponsors

Alaska Discovery RV Tours, Carstar Whitehorse, Raising Good, Spike & Lindy Fortier, more to come!