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Mike Ellis
47 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality:
American
From:
Two Rivers, Alaska
Occupation(s):
Musher

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Team Tsuga Siberians
Kennel Name Origination:

Tsuga canadensis is Latin for the Hemlock tree. Our kennel started in a hemlock grove.

Breeds:
Siberian Huskies
Bloodlines:
Tsuga Siberians
# of Dogs in Kennel:
36

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
24
How did you get started running dogs?

Scooping poop.

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

Mostly song names

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

I have a problem.

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

Grateful for them all.

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2016 Yukon Quest- 10th
  • 2015 Yukon Quest- 10th
  • 2011 Yukon Quest- 8th
  • 2010 Yukon Quest- 13th
  • 2008 Yukon Quest- 11th

YQ Races

2018 Yukon Quest 1000
2016 Yukon Quest 1000
2015 Yukon Quest 1000
2014 Yukon Quest 1000
2012 Yukon Quest 1000
2011 Yukon Quest 1000
2010 Yukon Quest 1000
2009 Yukon Quest 1000
2008 Yukon Quest 1000

Awards

2011 Yukon Quest 1000
Sportsmanship Award

Sponsors

Friends + Family, Chena Vet Clinic