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Joar Leifseth Ulsom
Joar Leifseth Ulsom
27 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality:
Norwegian
Occupation(s):
Dog Musher

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Racing Beringia
Kennel Name Origination:

As part of Team Racing Beringia we are racing for the online education program, Racing Beringia, fueling learning in classrooms across the US and around the world

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky and Chukchi dogs
Bloodlines:
Leifseth Ulsom + Arnesen from Reitan, King, Sorlie, Johannesen, Telpin, Berkowitz
# of Dogs in Kennel:
24

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
7
How did you get started running dogs?

On a small kid sled borrowing two dogs from my neighbor to go dog sledding

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

Something positive that fits with the personality of the dog.

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

We race to explore the ancient land of Beringia, and this is great race.

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

Rana Trekk- og brukshundklubb

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2014 - Nadezhda Hope (Russia) - 1st
  • 2014 - Iditarod - 4th
  • 2013 - Iditarod - 7th & Rookie of the Year
  • 2012 - Nadezhda Hope - 1st
  • 2012 - Chukotka Championship - 1st

YQ Races

2015 Yukon Quest 1000
2012 Yukon Quest 1000

Sponsors

Nova Sea, Momek Group, Lovund, OT Sleds, Non-Stop Dogwear, Arctic Chiropractic, Handler Import, Chukotka Discovery, Canelana, Connectria, AMFI, Evry, SBHP, J & P Duncan, Leifseth Ulsom, Klattermusen, Rana Trekk- og Brukshundklubb, Helgeland Sparebank