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Ilana Kingsley
Ilana Kingsley
56 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 450
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Whitehorse, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Professor Librarian

Social Media

StinkyPup Kennel
StinkyPup Kennel on Instagram

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
StinkyPup Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

We all have a unique and special scent; also, Tom and Sprocket (Mawson dogs from Antarctica) liked to pee on each other.

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines:
All over the place
# of Dogs in Kennel:
20

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
30
How did you get started running dogs?

I began running dogs with the Mawson dogs in Ely, Minnesota. In 1991 all non-indigenous life was kicked out of Antarctica, including sled dogs that were part of the Australian Mawson Research station. Many of these dogs were shipped to Voyageur Outward Bound in Ely, where I worked as an instructor.

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

They are all adopted, so they came pre-named.

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

To spend some quality time with my best friends, and to have happy and healthy dogs and see new trails.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Being able to hang out with my best friends.

Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running this year's race

Most of the dogs and the musher are in the AARP club.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

Rancid, Green Day, Pink Floyd, The Offspring and The Who

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers

Vico is the best! I wouldn't be able to do the race without her.

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

DPSAY

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2023 YQ250 - Red Lantern
  • 2022 Percy DeWolfe 170 - Red Lantern
  • 2022 Yukon Quest 100 - 3rd
  • 2014 Copper Basin 300 - Red Lantern

YQ Races

2022 Yukon Quest 100

Awards

2023 Yukon Quest 250
Red Lantern

Sponsors

Kingsley Real Estate - Staten Island, NY