Mary
England
How did your kennel get its name?
A love of where we live, and of mushing as a way to be on the land
How did you get started running dogs?
I moved to Sioux Lookout in 2016, met my husband Jesse Terry who was already steeped in dog mushing. Quickly fell into life with dogs and mushing.
What do you love most about running dogs?
The quiet of traveling through winter landscapes, camping with the team, the trust I have in the dogs, and the getting to know each dog as a unique and quirky being.
Please share with us some stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2025 YQ450.
I’ll be running our yearling team consisting of 9 rookie dogs. They are wild and energetic and I so look forward to this YQ experience with them.
Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?
Ma-Mow-We-Tak Sled Dog Racing Association.
Why did you enter the 2025 YQ450 and what are your goals for the race?
Long dreaming of running dogs in Yukon someday, and to share the trail with, and learn from teams with vast experience. Goal to run a race that will keep me and my rookies happy and enthusiastic. To take in the scenery.
What music do you listen to on the trail?
Rarely music, sometimes audiobooks.
How did your dogs get their names/How do you choose names?
The main team is from our “Ice Cream” theme litter. Our family takes turns naming each litter, and this one was chosen by our daughter. Chip, Pistachio, (Heavenly) Hash, Bubbles (gum), Neo(politan) and Mango.
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers.
Our handlers are an entire family that approached us with offer to help out. BJ, Kelli, Char and AJ are an enthusiastic team of handlers who show up and get the job done with energy and such love for the dogs. Char was merely 12yo when they handled the first Beargrease Marathon and slayed it!
Tell us about your favorite experience with a volunteer on the trail.
Harold’s Cabin – Harold Johnson hosted mushers in his remote cabin in Northern SK at Canadian Challenge. A special place of hot stew, fresh espresso coffee and Harold’s accounts of a life on the land. Also, any offer of food, beverage, warm fire or hug is more appreciated than one can imagine.
