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Nora Själin
Nora Själin
31 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 1000
Nationality:
Swedish
Occupation(s):
Kennel Manager, Guide

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Lyngen Outdoor Experiences
Kennel Name Origination:

The Kennel belongs to my boss Tom-Frode Johanson.

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines:
A lot of different bloodlines.
# of Dogs in Kennel:
75

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
15
How did you get started running dogs?

My parents had sled dogs until I was 10. When I finished high school I wanted to start mushing again. I have worked in some other kennels but I have been working and living at Lyngen Outdoor Experiences for 8 years.

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

Every litter has a theme...Movies...Places...

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

It has always been a dream for me to enter the Yukon Quest 1,000 and this year it will be possible for me to do it! My boss will be competing in the Iditarod, so I have the opportunity to run the dogs in the Quest first. My goal is to finish with happy dogs!

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

There are so many good volunteers on all of the races that I have done! The warm welcome that I received at the last checkpoint in Finnmark last year was amazing!!

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

Tromsø og omegn trekkhundklubb

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2019 finnmarkslopet - 15th place
  • 2018 Tobacco Trail - 5th place

YQ Races

2020 Yukon Quest 1000

Awards

2020 Yukon Quest 1000
Challenge of the North Award
2020 Yukon Quest 1000
Rookie of the Year Award

Sponsors

Lyngen Outdoor Experiences