Benjamin Pier
Boucher Simard
About
Age: 31
Occupation: Musher , Guide , Carpenter
Location
Nationality: Canada
Residence: Mount Lorne , Yukon
Hometown: Montreal
Kennel & Mushing
Kennel Name: Running for Tagish Lake Kennel owner at The Growlers Kennel
Kennel Bloodlines: Hopkins , Phillips
Breeds: Alaskan Husky
Number of Dogs: 60
Years Running Dogs: 4 years
Benjamin Pier
Boucher Simard
How did your kennel get its name?
The kennel is base by Tagish Lake.
How did you get started running dogs?
I started with one sleddog in skijoreing and wanted one more and it did take to long I ends ups with a small team ! After 2 years with my little team I started working for the TLK as a guide and decided to give a try on racing this year !
What do you love most about running dogs?
The peace of mind it bring me while being in the trail with the dogs and nobody else around !
Please share with us some stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2025 YQ450.
Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?
Non
Why did you enter the 2025 YQ450 and what are your goals for the race?
To push my limit as a musher and to learn more training with the TLK about mid-distance racing , and the dog care on long distance run .
What music do you listen to on the trail?
All depends my mood it can go from extreme to a other or no music and I love to enjoy the sound of the runner on the snow !
How did your dogs get their names/How do you choose names?
I try to find the name who suit the dogs by his character, attitude, personality!
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers.
I never had a handler before first I was a musher then I started working for the TLK as a guide and now I'm racing for the TLK , I might have a story next year !
Tell us about your favorite experience with a volunteer on the trail.
