Jimmy Lebling | Yukon Quest Canada

Jimmy Lebling

55 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER

Experience:

Rookie - YQ 100

Nationality:

American

From:

Two Rivers, Alaska

Occupation(s):

Guide

How many years have you been running dogs?

20 plus years

How did you get started running dogs?

I grew up around dogs.

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

I just pick names I like.

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

To finish and have fun with my dogs.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

The peace and tranquility I find on the trail with my dogs.

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

My main leader is Batman. I adopted him as a puppy 6 years ago.

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

N/A.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

None.

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers

None

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

None.

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