Magnus Feren Kaltenborn | Yukon Quest Canada

Magnus Feren Kaltenborn

32 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER

Experience:

Rookie - YQ 1000

Nationality:

Norwegian

From:

Mount Lorne, Yukon

Occupation(s):

Starting to think that having one of those would be a good idea!

Kennel Name:

Call of the Trail Adventures

Kennel Name Origination:

Felt the urge. Life is better on the trail.

Breeds:

Alaskan Husky

Bloodlines:

Studer/Kleedehn, Buser, Osmar

# of Dogs in Kennel:

How many years have you been running dogs?

How did you get started running dogs?

As a handler.

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

Usually, we pick a theme: Bear, Rivers, Bull riders, Cowboys etc.

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

Thinking it will be 10% of the distance and hopefully 100% of the fun. Besides, it's my best shot at being back for the next diaper change.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

To cover the ground with my teammates. Feeling the power of the team in the handlebar.

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

Probably the last race for some of my dogs and may the first for others.

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

The guy who made chicken soup and blueberry pancakes at 3 am in Shaktoolik it was raining sideways.

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

Iditarod Official Finishers Club

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