Musher Question & Answer
How many years have you been running dogs?
10
How did you get started running dogs?
I got my start as a tour guide up at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
What do you love most about running sled dogs?
Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?
TRDMA
Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
I entered the Yukon Quest 1000 mile race for the personal challenge, and for my dogs to get to experience another 1000 miles. My number 1 goal is to finish with happy, healthy dogs, wagging tails, and smiling faces
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?
We pick themes, such as the outlaw litter (Cassidy, Sundance, Geronimo, Bonnie,Clyde, HooDoo, and Billy), the shameless littler (Ian, Fiona, Carl, Kev, Lip, and Mickey), the Olympic athletes (Phelps, Felix, Bolt, Ledecky, Simone, Mo Farah)
What music do you listen to on the trail?
List recent sled dog races and/or best performances
2018 YQ300 - 6th, 2018 Two Rivers 200 - 10th, 2015 Iditarod - 46th, 2015 Copper Basin 300 - 20th, 2014 YQ300 - 8th