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Magnus Feren Kaltenborn
32 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST Veteran
Nationality:
Norwegian
Current Residence:
Mount Lorne, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Starting to think that having one of those would be a good idea!
Kennel Name:
Call of the Trail Adventures
Kennel Name Origination:
Felt the urge. Life is better on the trail.
Kennel Bloodlines:
Studer/Kleedehn, Buser, Osmar
Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
# of Dogs in Kennel:
24
Mt. Lorne Mushing
Sponsors:
Dave and Anna Wilson. Friends and Family

Musher Question & Answer

How many years have you been running dogs?
13 years
Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running the 2022 race with you

Probably the last race for some of my dogs and may the first for others.

How did you get started running dogs?

As a handler.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

<p>To cover the ground with my teammates. Feeling the power of the team in the handlebar.</p>

Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?
Iditarod Official Finishers Club
Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
Thinking it will be 10% of the distance and hopefully 100% of the fun. Besides, it's my best shot at being back for the next diaper change.
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?

Usually, we pick a theme: Bear, Rivers, Bull riders, Cowboys etc.

What music do you listen to on the trail?
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers

While on vacation, my friends Dave and Derek brought my dog truck back from near-certain death after I had driven it like a rented mule for almost a decade. Now it runs great! This summer I’m naming a puppy Dave and hoping the same thing will happen to my dog team.

Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail
The guy who made chicken soup and blueberry pancakes at 3 am in Shaktoolik it was raining sideways.
List recent sled dog races and/or best performances
Year: 2020; Race: Iditarod
Year: 2018; Race: Iditarod
Year: 2017; Race: YQ 300
Year: 2017; Race: Percy DeWolfe
Year: 2017; Race: CB 300