Musher Question & Answer
How many years have you been running dogs?
9 years
How did you get started running dogs?
I landed a job running dogs for Sonny Lindner.
What do you love most about running sled dogs?
Just being in the beautiful outdoors with my best friends and being self-reliant.
Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
I entered the YQ300 to challenge myself and enjoy a new adventure with my dogs. My goal is to finish with happy and healthy dogs
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?
Some came to me with names already and the others are named after places that I want to go (Himalayan Peaks), places I have been and other cool adventures.
What music do you listen to on the trail?
I don’t listen to music much on the trail but when I do, it’s old rock or something peppy.
Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail
The checkpoint manager in Dawson City had my passport delivered to my hotel in Whitehorse after I left it in the hotel in Dawson City!
List recent sled dog races and/or best performances
2018 Two Rivers 100 – 5th and Vet’s Choice; 2017 Copper Basin 300 Finisher!