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Ryne Olson
Ryne Olson
30 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality:
American
From:
Two Rivers, Alaska
Occupation(s):
Musher, Guide

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Ryno Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

It's my nickname.

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines:
SP Kennel, King, Mackey, plus others
# of Dogs in Kennel:
45

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
10
How did you get started running dogs?

I googled "dog mushing jobs." I worked for SP Kennel and they helped me start my own team.

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

Friends and family help choose the names.

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

To finish as fast as we can with a happy and healthy team!

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

My birthday is during the Yukon Quest. Two years ago, I had a wonderful welcoming in Eagle. Last year it was Mile 101. the Quest volunteers are the BEST!

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

Two Rivers Dog Mushing Association

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2019 Yukon Quest - 11th
  • 2017 Yukon Quest - 9th
  • 2017 Copper Basin - 1st

YQ Races

2020 Yukon Quest 1000
2019 Yukon Quest 1000
2018 Yukon Quest 1000
2017 Yukon Quest 1000
2015 Yukon Quest 1000

Sponsors

Feniks and Co, LLC; Happy the Sled Dog; Individual Dog Sponsors, Two Rivers Outpost; Last Frontier Mushing Co-op