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Tamra Reynolds
Tamra Reynolds
45 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 1000
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Mount Lorne, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Hydrogeologist

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Annie's Lake Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:

The Queen of the Kennel and first born pup at Annie Lake is Annie. She has produced many championship level pups.

Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines:
Baker, Reddington, Neff
# of Dogs in Kennel:
45

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
12
How did you get started running dogs?

My first time running a team was a 14 hour trip to Tanana, AK at 35 below.

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

I usually wait a couple of months before I decide on names to make sure their personalities fit their names. I find there's usually similar pairs in each litter. So I have Hansel and Gretel, Timber and Talon, Ayla and Ariel, Hunter and Fisher for example. I also name pups after family and friends: Macy, Swizzy, Elsie, Freddie for example.

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

To finish with a happy and healthy dog team.

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

All the volunteers are usually amazing. I remember during the Quest 300 when I arrived in Pelly after going swimming through some overflow between McCabe and Pelly, one of the local volunteers took my wet parka and bibs to the school and put them in the dryer for me. So appreciative of warm, dry gear after spending a couple of hours encased in ice (luckily it wasn't that cold then).

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2013 Yukon Quest 300 - 7th
  • 2015 - GinGin200 - 32nd
  • 2014 - River Runner 140 9th
  • 2014 - Silver Sled 100 - 13th

YQ Races

2015 Yukon Quest 1000

Sponsors

White Pass & Yukon Route, ManMat