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Louve 2023
Louve Tweddell
22 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 450; Veteran - YQ 100
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Yukon
Occupation(s):
Guide

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Echoes Kennel

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Echoes Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

The name comes from the Pink Floyd song "Echoes" and my father's first dog.

Bloodlines:
Our own
# of Dogs in Kennel:
17

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
17
How did you get started running dogs?

I was born into the sport; I'm a second generation musher.

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

Choosing the names is a family activity that can take countless hours. We have a lot of rock and roll names.

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

I entered the race to have an awesome and new experience with my dogs in addition to challenging myself. My goals are to finish with a happy and healthy team and have fun.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Everything! The bond and relationship you have with your dogs, the dogs and the trails.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

Hard rock, grunge and punk

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

DPSAY

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2022 Yukon Quest 100
  • 2019 Yukon Quest 200
  • 2019 Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race

YQ Races

2022 Yukon Quest 100

Sponsors

Family & friends