Michelle Phillips
55 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 450
Nationality: Canadian
From: Ten Mile, Yukon
Occupation(s): Musher
Kennel Info
Kennel Name: Breeds:
Tagish Lake Kennel
Kennel Name Origination: We live near Tagish Lake.
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines: My own and Ed Hopkins'
# of Dogs in Kennel: 60
Musher Q & A
How many years have you been running dogs?
25
How did you get started running dogs?
I started running dogs when I met Ed.
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?
Sometimes themes and sometimes personalities.
Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
To race on the YQ trail and spend time with my dogs
What do you love most about running sled dogs?
To be in nature with an amazing group of athletes
Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running this year's race
So many great stories that it's hard to pick one.
Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail
Stepping Stone is so amazing with their beds, food and support. I love Stepping Stone!
What music do you listen to on the trail?
All types
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers
So many great handlers, difficult to single out just one.
What mushing organizations are you a member of?
None.
List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
- 2023 YQ450; Position: 1st
- 2022 Yukon Quest
- 2022 Iditarod
- 2019 Yukon Quest 1000; Position: 4th
- 2018 Iditarod; Position: 18th
- 2017 Iditarod; Position: 13th
- 2017 Yukon Quest 300; Position: 1st
- 2015 Yukon Quest 300; Position: 1st
Awards
2022 Yukon Quest 300
2009 Yukon Quest 1000
Sponsors
Alaska RV Discovery Tours