Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race

Misha

Wiljes

Veteran
About
Age: 57
Occupation: Postal Clerk
Website: http://wiljeswillowkennel.com
Location
Nationality: Czech/American
Residence: Willow Alaska
Hometown: Willow
Kennel & Mushing
Kennel Name: WW Kennel
Kennel Bloodlines: Redington/King
Breeds: Alaskan Husky
Number of Dogs: 24
Years Running Dogs: 24
Recent Sled Dog Races & Best Performances
Summit Quest
Year: 2021
Position: 9
Yukon Quest 1000
Year: 2019
Position: 26
Iditarod
Year: 2018
Position: 45
Iditarod
Year: 2017
Position: 54
Yukon Quest 1000
Year: 2012

Misha

Wiljes

How did your kennel get its name?
WW means Wiljes Willow
How did you get started running dogs?
I started as a handler for Charlie Boulding
What do you love most about running dogs?
Enjoying going down the trail with my dogs and sharing the adventures.
Please share with us some stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2025 YQ450.
Most of our dogs are from well know bloodlines and few are from Animal Shelters. We are very happy that they blend in our team from the first run and have great performance since.
Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?
Willow dog mushers.
Why did you enter the 2025 YQ450 and what are your goals for the race?
Would like to see the new Yukon Quest Trail.
What music do you listen to on the trail?
I listen to dogs and nature not music.
How did your dogs get their names/How do you choose names?
Our dogs had random names, by their appearance.
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers.
My husband is a great handler and supporter. Together with Kerry Quade they make a great team how they prove it many times before.
Tell us about your favorite experience with a volunteer on the trail.
Thank you all volunteers, vet and race officials for your time and support.
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