Lori Tweddell
21 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST Musher
Nationality:
Canadian
Current Residence:
Mendenhall, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Musher, Cheese Monger, Student
Kennel Name:
Echoes Kennel
Kennel Name Origination:
A special dog of my dad that named her after the Pink Floyd song.
Kennel Bloodlines:
Ledwidge, Britten and our old blood line from Quebec
Breeds:
Alaskan Husky
# of Dogs in Kennel:
57
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Musher Question & Answer

How many years have you been running dogs?
18
Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running the 2022 race with you

The dogs I will be running have been with me since birth and they actually the first ones to be for my team since day one!

How did you get started running dogs?

Born and raised in the sport I love!

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Sharing the trails with the best and loyal friends you could ask for.

Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?
To have a blast with the dogs! And to finish with a happy and healthy team.
How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?

Long family discussion with the pups in our arms. Sometimes it takes hours :)

What music do you listen to on the trail?

None

List recent sled dog races and/or best performances
Year: 2021; Race: Silver Sled; Finish Position: Second to last
Year: 2020; Race: Silver Sled; Finish Position:
Year: 2019; Race: YQ 300
Year: 2019; Race: Percy DeWolfe