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Mark Stamm
Mark Stamm
60 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality:
American
From:
Riverside, Washington
Occupation(s):
Yacht Repair

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Black Thunder Kennels
Kennel Name Origination:

Because all my dogs are black and powerful

Breeds:
Stamm dogs
Bloodlines:
Old Attla bloodlines with liberal border collie additive.
# of Dogs in Kennel:
30

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
42
How did you get started running dogs?

Used to backpack with pack dogs then I heard about mushing and the rest is history.

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

Usually each litter gets a theme.

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

Just turned 60 and always wanted to come back and the opportunity has presented itself. Goal- run my team to the best of its ability.

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

1988 I pulled into Dawson without a handler and truck and my sled was in pieces and I was not doing a good job of putting it back together because I was so tired and two volunteers rebuilt my sled for me. I wouldn't have made it without them. Unfortunately I cannot recall their names right now.

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2016 Eagle Cap -3rd
  • 2007 Race to the Sky - 1st
  • 2009 Race to the Sky - 1st
  • Years ago Beargrease - 2nd and 3rd

YQ Races

2018 Yukon Quest 1000
1988 Yukon Quest 1000