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Cody Strathe
Cody Strathe
44 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000; Rookie - YQ 350
Nationality:
American
From:
Ester, Alaska
Occupation(s):
Guide, Sled Builder, Lodge Owner

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Squid Acres Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

We first got sled dogs in Fairbanks while attending UAF. Paige studied squid for her Master's Thesis and we decided to name our little homestead Squid Acres as a cute little joke. It stuck.

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines:
Squid - a little of this and a little of that, all mixed up.
# of Dogs in Kennel:
55

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
15
How did you get started running dogs?

Built a sled and adopted a few dogs from shelters and other kennels.

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

To finish towards the top with happy and healthy dogs

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Time alone in the wilderness with my dogs

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2021; Race: Iditarod; Finish Position: 20th
  • 2020; Race: Yukon Quest; Finish Position: 3rd
  • 2019; Race: Yukon Quest; Finish Position: 12th
  • 2018; Iditarod; Finish Position: 29th
  • 2017; Iditarod; Finish Position: 30th

YQ Races

2022 Yukon Quest 350
2020 Yukon Quest 1000
2019 Yukon Quest 1000
2016 Yukon Quest 1000
2015 Yukon Quest 1000
2014 Yukon Quest 1000
2013 Yukon Quest 1000

Awards

2020 Yukon Quest 1000
Veterinarians' Choice Award

Sponsors

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Fairbanks, Horst Expediting, Woodland Wellness Center, Quantic Online Business School, Big Dans Pet Food, TNT Dog Center. Ursa major Distilling.