Yukon Quest 2023 Countdown

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Gregg Vitello
Gregg Vitello
47 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 250
Nationality:
American
From:
Milan, New Hampshire
Occupation(s):
Entrepreneur

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Northern Exposure Kennels
Kennel Name Origination:

Wanting to expose the public to the north country.

Breeds:
Alaskan husky
# of Dogs in Kennel:
40

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
20
How did you get started running dogs?

I got started running dogs when I was looking for a way to keep my dogs healthy and enjoy the outdoors with my dogs and family.

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

Typically our litters have fun themes.

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

I entered the Yukon Quest 250 as prep race for the Iditarod this year and my goal is to finish with a healthy and happy dog team.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Being out on the trail with my team and my son.

Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running this year's race

The dogs on my team have all seen this distance race before and I am excited to see how well they perform. One of my main leaders is also named Greg (he joined my kennel with this name already) and often times he thinks that the people around the team are talking to him.

Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail

At one race a gentleman bought me a warm cup of coffee on a cold, wet and rainy trail and it was a welcomed gift.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

Hobo Jim

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

New Hampshire Mushers Association

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:

2022 Can Am 250 - 12th place

2021 Beargrease - Red lantern