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Rhonda Kotelko 2024
Rhonda Kotelko
48 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 100
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Whitehorse, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Flight Service Specialist

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Tails Through Time Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

My kennel name pays homage to all the dogs that have gone before us.

Breeds:
Seppala Siberian
Bloodlines:
GVK
# of Dogs in Kennel:
8

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
14
How did you get started running dogs?

Ski-Joring & rollerblading with a husky cross named Bella

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

Most of the dogs are named after Canadian singer/ songwriters.

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

After volunteering for so many years, it was time to actually see the trail.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Spending time with the dogs on the trails.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

The sound of nature & runners gliding over the snow.

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

DPSAY

YDMA

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2023 Iron Paws Stage Race; Position: 1st (4 dogs)
  • 2023 Babe Southwick Memorial; Position; Red Lantern
  • 2022 Babe Southwick Memorial; Position; Red Lantern