Richie Beattie
50 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 450
Nationality: American
From: Fox, Alaska
Occupation(s): Dog Musher/Wilderness Guide
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Kennel Info
Kennel Name: Breeds:
Wild Thingz Dog Mushing
Kennel Name Origination: We started calling the dogs 'wildthingz' a long time ago, inspired by their tough, resilient nature and attitude.
Alaskan Husky
Bloodlines: King, Mackey
# of Dogs in Kennel: 35
Musher Q & A
How many years have you been running dogs?
23
How did you get started running dogs?
Chasing a dream...
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?
Themes mostly. Jazz, Ganja, Fire, To Move
Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
As a YQ1000 mile finisher, I've always loved the trail in the Yukon and look forward to seeing it again. I'll have a group of mostly young dogs that want to get some serious long haul experience.
What do you love most about running sled dogs?
The bond and connection with the dogs and getting out into big wild country.
What music do you listen to on the trail?
Mostly listening to podcasts these days, but you can't go wrong with some AC/DC or Black Sabbath though.
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers
My wife Emily... we wouldn't get anywhere with out her.
What mushing organizations are you a member of?
None.
List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
- 2020 Yukon Quest 1000, 8th
- 2019 Iditarod, 21st - Rookie of the Year
- 2018 Yukon Quest 300, 3rd
- 2018 Two Rivers 200, 2nd
- 2007 Yukon Quest 1000, 16th
- 2006 Yukon Quest 1000, 9th - Rookie of the Year
Awards
2006 Yukon Quest 1000
Sponsors
Denali's Cannabis Cache; Individual Sponsors; East Shore Cabin LLC