200 Mile Yukon Quest and Iditarod Qualifier
Sean Houghton
My name is Sean . I'm 16 years old. I have run the Caledonia Classic 100 mile race and the sprint races numerous times with a variety of placings. I have also run the Fort St James Doggie Doo race, Underdog three times, the Gold Rush Mail Run, and many other sprint races. I enjoy being with the dogs. I'm beginning to get into longer races , this being my first 200 mile race.
My name is Sean . I'm 16 years old. I have run the Caledonia Classic 100 mile race and the sprint races numerous times with a variety of placings. I have also run the Fort St James Doggie Doo race, Underdog three times, the Gold Rush Mail Run, and many other sprint races. I enjoy being with the dogs. I'm beginning to get into longer races , this being my first 200 mile race.
Rob Cooke
I have been running Siberian Huskies since we got our first dog in the UK in 1997. We moved to Canada in 2005 with, then, nine dogs to prepare for hopefully run the Yukon Quest. Today we have 55 Siberian Huskies, have finished the Quest seven times, Iditarod twice as well as taking part in many mid distance races such as the Copper Basin 300, Two Rivers 200, Yukon Quest 300, Knik 200, Can Am 250 and Sheep Mountain 150. Have races a lot in Alaska since 2011 we are really looking forward to seeing some new trails in 2021.
I have been running Siberian Huskies since we got our first dog in the UK in 1997. We moved to Canada in 2005 with, then, nine dogs to prepare for hopefully run the Yukon Quest. Today we have 55 Siberian Huskies, have finished the Quest seven times, Iditarod twice as well as taking part in many mid distance races such as the Copper Basin 300, Two Rivers 200, Yukon Quest 300, Knik 200, Can Am 250 and Sheep Mountain 150. Have races a lot in Alaska since 2011 we are really looking forward to seeing some new trails in 2021.
Krys March
I live in Canyon Creek near Haines Junction with 17 Siberian huskies
I live in Canyon Creek near Haines Junction with 17 Siberian huskies
Jerry Joinson
Jerry ran his first race when he was 9 years old with his pet German Shepherd, back in 1951. From there, Jerry moved on to 3 Yukon Quest finishes. He has raced here numerous times and we are glad to have him back in the Fort. Jerry discovered his love of dogs and mushing as a kid growing up in Cumberland House, Sask. The dogs have been an important part of his life ever since. He now works as a summer dogsled tour guide enabling him to work with dogs year round.
I live for mushing
Jerry ran his first race when he was 9 years old with his pet German Shepherd, back in 1951. From there, Jerry moved on to 3 Yukon Quest finishes. He has raced here numerous times and we are glad to have him back in the Fort. Jerry discovered his love of dogs and mushing as a kid growing up in Cumberland House, Sask. The dogs have been an important part of his life ever since. He now works as a summer dogsled tour guide enabling him to work with dogs year round.
I live for mushing
Connor MacMahon
I love being out with my team on the trail or the kennel or the road or just relaxing at the bonfire we do everything together and we are all looking forward to the starting line.
I love being out with my team on the trail or the kennel or the road or just relaxing at the bonfire we do everything together and we are all looking forward to the starting line.
Jacob Heigers
Our team for this race, as our 27-dog kennel, will be roughly half AKC-registered Siberian Huskies from Tumnatki, Tsuga & North Wapiti bloodlines, and the balance Seppala-Chukchi Dog out crosses. Some young, some not so young. Our dogs have completed a number of of 200 and 300mile races in Canada & Alaska. Born in sunny South-Africa, my mum told me stories of the frozen North, and eventually I made it up here and now live in Whitehorse with my partner/kennel-manager Gwen. As most other mushers, small communities and countries we are simply trying to survive and make sense of the current 'pandemic era', and from that perspective we extend our deepest respect to the folks in Fort St James for their courage to host this event. Particularly happy to see Craig passing the 200-miler baton to Sean in his ongoing development as a fine young musher. We think the future of the sport is quickly shifting to smaller kennels and mid- rather than super long distance races, and the Canadian sleddog racing circuit presents some of the best events.
Our team for this race, as our 27-dog kennel, will be roughly half AKC-registered Siberian Huskies from Tumnatki, Tsuga & North Wapiti bloodlines, and the balance Seppala-Chukchi Dog out crosses. Some young, some not so young. Our dogs have completed a number of of 200 and 300mile races in Canada & Alaska. Born in sunny South-Africa, my mum told me stories of the frozen North, and eventually I made it up here and now live in Whitehorse with my partner/kennel-manager Gwen. As most other mushers, small communities and countries we are simply trying to survive and make sense of the current 'pandemic era', and from that perspective we extend our deepest respect to the folks in Fort St James for their courage to host this event. Particularly happy to see Craig passing the 200-miler baton to Sean in his ongoing development as a fine young musher. We think the future of the sport is quickly shifting to smaller kennels and mid- rather than super long distance races, and the Canadian sleddog racing circuit presents some of the best events.
Paul Hamlyn
Katherine Langlais
I am a vet technician. I enjoy spending time with my dogs on and off the sled.
I am a vet technician. I enjoy spending time with my dogs on and off the sled.
Nathanial Hamlyn
I grew up in Yellowknife NT where my love of dog sledding was born. I then got hooked on racing when I traveled to Whitehorse for College. I took a Environmental Science course and trained sled dogs, a perfect match. Not the typical student life but I enjoyed it. Every year I entered more challenging races until I fulfilled my dream, running in the Yukon Quest. This season is unlike any other and I am using it as a opportunity to travel to races that I would normally not enter in. The Quest cancellation this year opened up this opportunity and I am looking forward to this new adventure.
I grew up in Yellowknife NT where my love of dog sledding was born. I then got hooked on racing when I traveled to Whitehorse for College. I took a Environmental Science course and trained sled dogs, a perfect match. Not the typical student life but I enjoyed it. Every year I entered more challenging races until I fulfilled my dream, running in the Yukon Quest. This season is unlike any other and I am using it as a opportunity to travel to races that I would normally not enter in. The Quest cancellation this year opened up this opportunity and I am looking forward to this new adventure.
Rémy Leduc
I am a father of a wonderful eleven year old daughter and I really enjoy how mushing makes my life and the life of my family very exciting. It brings us together in all
kinds of adventure.
I am a father of a wonderful eleven year old daughter and I really enjoy how mushing makes my life and the life of my family very exciting. It brings us together in all
kinds of adventure.
Mayla Hill
My dogs, family and I are out of Germansen Landing, where we have a small kennel of about 20 dogs. I am 16 and have been running dogs for 3 years. I had a blast in last years classic running the 100 mile. Now, looking to lengthen my time in Fort st. James, and see more miles, I will be back! I love the Fort, the race and the great community, it all helped get me started into a lifetime with the dogs!
My dogs, family and I are out of Germansen Landing, where we have a small kennel of about 20 dogs. I am 16 and have been running dogs for 3 years. I had a blast in last years classic running the 100 mile. Now, looking to lengthen my time in Fort st. James, and see more miles, I will be back! I love the Fort, the race and the great community, it all helped get me started into a lifetime with the dogs!
Anna Bolvin
Mother of 3, grandmother of 3, married to beekeeper. Born in Stockholm, Sweden.
Mother of 3, grandmother of 3, married to beekeeper. Born in Stockholm, Sweden.
Aaron Peck
I live in Grande Prairie AB, My wife Eva and I have three children ages 6, 4, 1. We love the outdoors and we love dogs. We own Elevation Dogs Boarding kennel and my wife Eva is a Pro-Dog Trainer.
I live in Grande Prairie AB, My wife Eva and I have three children ages 6, 4, 1. We love the outdoors and we love dogs. We own Elevation Dogs Boarding kennel and my wife Eva is a Pro-Dog Trainer.
Aaron Peck Team #2
Leah Gifford
I'm from Fort St john BC . My dad is the one that got me hooked on dog mushing. Without him I wouldn't be here today . I've been running dogs since I was 9 . My first race was a 6 dog sprint race at Caledonia classics when I was 12 . From there on I've been waist deep and the love of mushing grows every year . From there I've done tons of different races that Caledonia has offered. This is where I started and have grown up it's practically and a yearly family reunion for me . This will always be my favorite race weekend .
I'm from Fort St john BC . My dad is the one that got me hooked on dog mushing. Without him I wouldn't be here today . I've been running dogs since I was 9 . My first race was a 6 dog sprint race at Caledonia classics when I was 12 . From there on I've been waist deep and the love of mushing grows every year . From there I've done tons of different races that Caledonia has offered. This is where I started and have grown up it's practically and a yearly family reunion for me . This will always be my favorite race weekend .
Jennifer Campeau
Jason Campeau
Martin Massocotte
When I was 8, I put on our house dog, a big St-Bernard !!! Then, one day, I saw a team of several dogs, and that's when I realized that I wanted to harness more dogs. As a teenager, I was doing sprint races and it was only in 1996 that I actually started doing long distance races, racing from 60 miles to 400 miles races in the same year, the Labrador 400. I climbed the ladder and I started winning the Can Am Crown 250 (Fort Kent, Maine) in 1998, then in 2019, I won it for the 10th time, six in a row. I did the race circuit in North East North America, but in 2003 I realized one of my dream by running the Yukon Quest (1000 miles), where I placed 6th. I won the Hudson Bay Quest in Manitoba (220 miles) twice and I placed 2nd at UP200 in Michigan many times. When I was a teenager, I saw a video from Iditarod and from that moment I dreamed of bringing my sled dogs to such an atletic level to be able to run that famous race the right way. What I like most about dog sledding is to be in the nature, discover new territories and especially to listen to my dogs and to see that we are an amaising team between human and the beast.
When I was 8, I put on our house dog, a big St-Bernard !!! Then, one day, I saw a team of several dogs, and that's when I realized that I wanted to harness more dogs. As a teenager, I was doing sprint races and it was only in 1996 that I actually started doing long distance races, racing from 60 miles to 400 miles races in the same year, the Labrador 400. I climbed the ladder and I started winning the Can Am Crown 250 (Fort Kent, Maine) in 1998, then in 2019, I won it for the 10th time, six in a row. I did the race circuit in North East North America, but in 2003 I realized one of my dream by running the Yukon Quest (1000 miles), where I placed 6th. I won the Hudson Bay Quest in Manitoba (220 miles) twice and I placed 2nd at UP200 in Michigan many times. When I was a teenager, I saw a video from Iditarod and from that moment I dreamed of bringing my sled dogs to such an atletic level to be able to run that famous race the right way. What I like most about dog sledding is to be in the nature, discover new territories and especially to listen to my dogs and to see that we are an amaising team between human and the beast.
Tagish Lake #1
Marie-eve Drouin
Hi, I operate a small recreational kennel since 2000. I am working hard to learn and improve my skill with the dogs. We work has a team. The race is the ultimate test.
Hi, I operate a small recreational kennel since 2000. I am working hard to learn and improve my skill with the dogs. We work has a team. The race is the ultimate test.
100 Mile Race
Marcel Marin
Founder and owner of Underdog Kennels. Marcel was basically born on the back of a dog team. Dogs are his life (not a hobby).
Since childhood traveling, hunting and trapping on the tundra and eventually stepping into racing. From 1 dog races to the Yukon Quest, Marcel has raced it all and always staying true to owning a small kennel of never having over 10 dogs. We found our passion in racing tough mid-distance races, winning the Canadian Challenge twice and the Underdog 3 times; and last year (his favorite race) The Caledonia Classic 7-dog 100 miles. Dogs are my life.
Founder and owner of Underdog Kennels. Marcel was basically born on the back of a dog team. Dogs are his life (not a hobby).
Since childhood traveling, hunting and trapping on the tundra and eventually stepping into racing. From 1 dog races to the Yukon Quest, Marcel has raced it all and always staying true to owning a small kennel of never having over 10 dogs. We found our passion in racing tough mid-distance races, winning the Canadian Challenge twice and the Underdog 3 times; and last year (his favorite race) The Caledonia Classic 7-dog 100 miles. Dogs are my life.
Jody Verge
Jody has a whole variety of dogs at her place, everything from Chihuauhas to pit bulls to really well line-bred Alaskan Huskies that she got from Craig. If her truck gets here, we're hoping she brings the Alaskans to race. This year, Jody has become more serious and hired international handlers from Germany. She's fully expecting to win the race, with or without her sled.
Jody has a whole variety of dogs at her place, everything from Chihuauhas to pit bulls to really well line-bred Alaskan Huskies that she got from Craig. If her truck gets here, we're hoping she brings the Alaskans to race. This year, Jody has become more serious and hired international handlers from Germany. She's fully expecting to win the race, with or without her sled.
Eric Marsden
Eric is known as the most social musher in BC. He is the owner and operator of Powderhound Ranch in Revelstoke, BC, a tourism kennel with 35 dogs. His lead dogs are Biggie, a 1 year old male, and Mica, a 6 year old female. Eric has been racing dogs for more than 9 years. When he is not racing or taking tours out, he can be found playing with his kids. He enjoys having fun at every mushing event he attends. Eric is known as an international celebrity for winning races in Whitefish, Montana last year. His goal like everything else is to win the race, socialize and test his dogs.
Eric is known as the most social musher in BC. He is the owner and operator of Powderhound Ranch in Revelstoke, BC, a tourism kennel with 35 dogs. His lead dogs are Biggie, a 1 year old male, and Mica, a 6 year old female. Eric has been racing dogs for more than 9 years. When he is not racing or taking tours out, he can be found playing with his kids. He enjoys having fun at every mushing event he attends. Eric is known as an international celebrity for winning races in Whitefish, Montana last year. His goal like everything else is to win the race, socialize and test his dogs.
Eric Marsden Team 2
Jeff Hill
Being with my kids and taking them on adventures, fishing, trapping and being with the dogs is basically all I do. Living in Germansen, for the past 10 years with my family, we started a kennel, and have been working with the dogs, and keeping busy for the past 3 years. We always have a blast at the Fort St James races, and look forward to running my first 100 miler!
Being with my kids and taking them on adventures, fishing, trapping and being with the dogs is basically all I do. Living in Germansen, for the past 10 years with my family, we started a kennel, and have been working with the dogs, and keeping busy for the past 3 years. We always have a blast at the Fort St James races, and look forward to running my first 100 miler!
Jullian Lawton
Max Berthou-Quéau
I am from France. Before I met Anna Bolvin I was crossing Canada by walking, canoeing, biking and skiing. The Caledonia will be my second race.
I am from France. Before I met Anna Bolvin I was crossing Canada by walking, canoeing, biking and skiing. The Caledonia will be my second race.
Megan Routley
I've been running dogs for many years and have loved pretty much every mile of it. I love to come to the races because it's at the races that the learning curve gets pushed....even after 27 years. It's a venue to watch my dogs shine, and a great social time where mushers can get together and support each other in our addiction. I love Ft. St. James and the Caledonia Classic and it's going to be fantastic to be back on these trails.
I've been running dogs for many years and have loved pretty much every mile of it. I love to come to the races because it's at the races that the learning curve gets pushed....even after 27 years. It's a venue to watch my dogs shine, and a great social time where mushers can get together and support each other in our addiction. I love Ft. St. James and the Caledonia Classic and it's going to be fantastic to be back on these trails.
Brenham Wong
Originally from Bozeman Montana, Brenham has found a love for a second home and now resides in the Calgary area. When Brenham was 19 years old, while attending university, he got his hands on a wolfdog, who he named Zelda. She quickly pushed his limits and took up the majority of his time. Over his years with Zelda, his dedication with her led to many opportunities such as studying wolves in Yellowstone National Park, rehabbing wolves and wolfdogs in Alberta, as well as working with animals in films recognized all over the world. Brenham has always been drawn to northern dogs, and he embraces a natural relationship with them through outdoor activity. Now he finds himself in his first race as a musher representing Atka Kennel.
Originally from Bozeman Montana, Brenham has found a love for a second home and now resides in the Calgary area. When Brenham was 19 years old, while attending university, he got his hands on a wolfdog, who he named Zelda. She quickly pushed his limits and took up the majority of his time. Over his years with Zelda, his dedication with her led to many opportunities such as studying wolves in Yellowstone National Park, rehabbing wolves and wolfdogs in Alberta, as well as working with animals in films recognized all over the world. Brenham has always been drawn to northern dogs, and he embraces a natural relationship with them through outdoor activity. Now he finds himself in his first race as a musher representing Atka Kennel.
Tagish Lake Team #2
Sprint Races
Laura Vinnage
I grew up in FSJ, and am looking forward to visiting with family and running on these beautiful lake trails again. Hats off to the race organizers!
I grew up in FSJ, and am looking forward to visiting with family and running on these beautiful lake trails again. Hats off to the race organizers!
Megan McCullough
I got into kicksledding with my Whippet, Afghan Hound, and Borzoi about 4 years ago but quickly found out they will only go so far with only the perfect weather conditions. So I thought I would get one sled dog that I could go with, and now I have 8 and a real sled. I went to Barkerville last year for my first race and was hooked. I’m looking forward to going to Fort St. James for the sprint races and hope to do the 100 mile race in the future!
I got into kicksledding with my Whippet, Afghan Hound, and Borzoi about 4 years ago but quickly found out they will only go so far with only the perfect weather conditions. So I thought I would get one sled dog that I could go with, and now I have 8 and a real sled. I went to Barkerville last year for my first race and was hooked. I’m looking forward to going to Fort St. James for the sprint races and hope to do the 100 mile race in the future!
Megan Kootenay
I am a mom of three and a new musher of a small team. We do mostly canicross and sledding. I am originally from Fsj and have lived in Alberta for 10 years now. We run Eurohounds.
I am a mom of three and a new musher of a small team. We do mostly canicross and sledding. I am originally from Fsj and have lived in Alberta for 10 years now. We run Eurohounds.
Ann Doreen
Ann is running in the 4 mile sprint race and the skijor event. She hails from Vanderhoof and runs dogs out of Douglas Dogs kennels. Her lead dogs this weekend are Echo, a 3 year old female, and Bolt, a 6 year old male. This is Ann's 2nd year racing. When she isn't getting to run her first race, this 12 year old can be found working hard on her school work. Ann would like to give a special thanks to her Gramma for lending her her favourite racing dogs.
Ann is running in the 4 mile sprint race and the skijor event. She hails from Vanderhoof and runs dogs out of Douglas Dogs kennels. Her lead dogs this weekend are Echo, a 3 year old female, and Bolt, a 6 year old male. This is Ann's 2nd year racing. When she isn't getting to run her first race, this 12 year old can be found working hard on her school work. Ann would like to give a special thanks to her Gramma for lending her her favourite racing dogs.
Robyn Devins
Robyn is running in the 6 mile sprint race this year with the goal of regaining her title. She runs dogs out of Naechinlay kennels in Smithers, BC, home to 17 dogs. Robyn has been racing dogs for 25 years. When she isn't racing, she can be found working as a processor operator. She values staying safe and warm on the trail and having clean runs.
Robyn is running in the 6 mile sprint race this year with the goal of regaining her title. She runs dogs out of Naechinlay kennels in Smithers, BC, home to 17 dogs. Robyn has been racing dogs for 25 years. When she isn't racing, she can be found working as a processor operator. She values staying safe and warm on the trail and having clean runs.
Amanda Price
My name is Amanda Price, I am from Fort St. James, born and raised. Always been known as horse crazy but I truly love all animals! I am a young mother of 2 wonderful children! About a year and a half ago, I took in a beautiful 1.5 year old Siberian/malamute, Ella, who has the drive to pull and a love of snow! So here I am learning all I can, challenging myself and my dog to this beautiful sport called Skijoring!
My name is Amanda Price, I am from Fort St. James, born and raised. Always been known as horse crazy but I truly love all animals! I am a young mother of 2 wonderful children! About a year and a half ago, I took in a beautiful 1.5 year old Siberian/malamute, Ella, who has the drive to pull and a love of snow! So here I am learning all I can, challenging myself and my dog to this beautiful sport called Skijoring!
Hans Appelman
I came to Canada 18 years ago, did pulka in Europe , now 18 years sledding and skijoring here in Canada, slowing down enjoy the last older getting dogs in one or two races.
I came to Canada 18 years ago, did pulka in Europe , now 18 years sledding and skijoring here in Canada, slowing down enjoy the last older getting dogs in one or two races.
Maaycke Verbruggen
Moved to Alberta 14 yrs ago to chase my dream as a veterinarian. My partner is Google, my best friend, super enthusiastic pitbull Hans and Jolanda Appelman infected me with the dogsledding fever and with their help we got Google trained in their team.
Moved to Alberta 14 yrs ago to chase my dream as a veterinarian. My partner is Google, my best friend, super enthusiastic pitbull Hans and Jolanda Appelman infected me with the dogsledding fever and with their help we got Google trained in their team.
Terry Quesnel
Veterinarian [ret.] Currently a certified pesticide applicator [industrial]. married, gardener, birder, born and raised in Vernon B.C.
Veterinarian [ret.] Currently a certified pesticide applicator [industrial]. married, gardener, birder, born and raised in Vernon B.C.
Clare Singelton
I am a 60 year old female artist who lives my projects and love of dogs horses the outdoor life and tired of bc fires i came to nova scotia 7 months ago to paint. Here people chase snow to ski etc. Most people around Liverpool have never seen a dogsled. It's all a bit of fun.
I am a 60 year old female artist who lives my projects and love of dogs horses the outdoor life and tired of bc fires i came to nova scotia 7 months ago to paint. Here people chase snow to ski etc. Most people around Liverpool have never seen a dogsled. It's all a bit of fun.
Qlan Hill
Cross Country skiing for four years, this will be my first skijor race.
Cross Country skiing for four years, this will be my first skijor race.
Ann Douglas
I maintain a small kennel which I train regularly and share racing and events with my granddaughter Ann Doreen Douglas. For years I have been a regular at any sprint races within reasonable driving distance and on the Gold Rush Mail Run. I prefer stage racing (daily 75 km) to the distance racing that requires running the dogs at night while making my own coffee on the trail! We are very lucky to have the Caledonia Classic as a racing event we can count on. Well organized and amazing volunteers!!
I maintain a small kennel which I train regularly and share racing and events with my granddaughter Ann Doreen Douglas. For years I have been a regular at any sprint races within reasonable driving distance and on the Gold Rush Mail Run. I prefer stage racing (daily 75 km) to the distance racing that requires running the dogs at night while making my own coffee on the trail! We are very lucky to have the Caledonia Classic as a racing event we can count on. Well organized and amazing volunteers!!
Nicole Swan
My love for my dogs is now shared with my newborn baby boy. I'm excited and hopeful he will be inspired to join in on a mushing lifestyle. I have small kennel of 10 Siberian Huskies and love their cheeky ways, their outgoing personalities and how down right cute they are!
My love for my dogs is now shared with my newborn baby boy. I'm excited and hopeful he will be inspired to join in on a mushing lifestyle. I have small kennel of 10 Siberian Huskies and love their cheeky ways, their outgoing personalities and how down right cute they are!
Karen Joseph
Karen has been an invaluable volunteer at Dog Power Adventures for over 10 years. The dogs know her as their favorite "Auntie Cookie" as she keeps them supplied with treats, toys and veggie stew (that is added to their raw diet). The postal slogan has nothing on Karen, as 3 days a week she travels through snow, sleet, hail, rain, and sometimes even mud for 30 minutes to help care for the Siberian Huskies, Canadian Inuit Dogs, and assorted house dogs. Her love for the dogs always shines through!
Karen has been an invaluable volunteer at Dog Power Adventures for over 10 years. The dogs know her as their favorite "Auntie Cookie" as she keeps them supplied with treats, toys and veggie stew (that is added to their raw diet). The postal slogan has nothing on Karen, as 3 days a week she travels through snow, sleet, hail, rain, and sometimes even mud for 30 minutes to help care for the Siberian Huskies, Canadian Inuit Dogs, and assorted house dogs. Her love for the dogs always shines through!
Shellie O'Brian
Sally Swan
Cory Hommy
Dean Hommy
