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Mayla Hill 2023
Mayla Hill
19 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 450; Veteran - YQ 300
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Occupation(s):
Musher

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Elevation Sled Dogs
Elevation Sled Dogs

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Elevation Sled Dogs
Kennel Name Origination:

We like to climb mountains.

Breeds:
Alaska Huskies
Bloodlines:
Peck
# of Dogs in Kennel:
40

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?

10

How did you get started running dogs?

Listening to the local old timers tell stories, as a young kid. Then started using dogs on our remote trapline of Northern BC started raising in early teens.

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

To see the trail to Dawson City and qualify for the Iditarod.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Love the dogs, working hard to achieve, seeing your work pay off in building something great, a competitive dog team.

Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running this year's race

My dogs came here with me to Alberta from Northern B.C. and some may race. Two Augusts ago, we came out here to Aaron Pecks kennel; off the trapline and into civilization.

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers

I am the handler.

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:

2022 Yukon Quest 300 - third place
2022 Caledonia 200 - first place

YQ Races

2022 Yukon Quest 300
2023 Yukon Quest 450

Awards

2022 Yukon Quest 300
Rookie of the Year Award

Sponsors

Elevation Sled Dogs, Jeannie Burns-Buckner, Roska DBO, Bluewave Energy