200 Mile Yukon Quest and Iditarod Qualifier
Connor MacMahon
I did the Caledonia Classic a few years ago and got hooked on running dogs. I live in the Yukon, run summer cart tours and train for the different winter races.
I did the Caledonia Classic a few years ago and got hooked on running dogs. I live in the Yukon, run summer cart tours and train for the different winter races.
Leon Church
A third generation trapper from the Porcupine Mountain of Manitoba. A Métis harvester; Hunter, fishermen, & outdoorsman. Love spending time in the wilderness and almost always have at least one dog by my side!
A third generation trapper from the Porcupine Mountain of Manitoba. A Métis harvester; Hunter, fishermen, & outdoorsman. Love spending time in the wilderness and almost always have at least one dog by my side!
Britta Hanks
I've been mushing for a couple of years and the connection with the dogs, and the fact that you have to deal with humans only minimally was what got me hooked. I cannot imagine anything better in life than being out on the trail hearing the dogs breathe while enjoying the sounds and smells nature offers. Last year I moved my family back to BC and we started our own kennel. Great to have a wonderful kennel partner to train and share chores with. I finished my first 100 mile race in 2022 and am hoping to add more to my resume this year.
I've been mushing for a couple of years and the connection with the dogs, and the fact that you have to deal with humans only minimally was what got me hooked. I cannot imagine anything better in life than being out on the trail hearing the dogs breathe while enjoying the sounds and smells nature offers. Last year I moved my family back to BC and we started our own kennel. Great to have a wonderful kennel partner to train and share chores with. I finished my first 100 mile race in 2022 and am hoping to add more to my resume this year.
Craig Houghton
The Caledonia Classic Sled dog races is my winter focus. All year long I am part of the group that cuts trails, raises money and do whatever else is needed to make this race happen. Nothing makes me happier to see so many dog teams run on Stuart lake.
The Caledonia Classic Sled dog races is my winter focus. All year long I am part of the group that cuts trails, raises money and do whatever else is needed to make this race happen. Nothing makes me happier to see so many dog teams run on Stuart lake.
Mike Burtnick
Husband, father, mechanical engineer, musher. I became interested in dog powered sport about 10 years ago, and started running larger teams recently. I operate a small kennel of 14 working dogs and this will be our first season attempting some longer races. I couldn’t be more excited to see how the team does at this amazing race!
Husband, father, mechanical engineer, musher. I became interested in dog powered sport about 10 years ago, and started running larger teams recently. I operate a small kennel of 14 working dogs and this will be our first season attempting some longer races. I couldn’t be more excited to see how the team does at this amazing race!
Aaron Peck
Married to Eva Peck, we have 4 children and live near Grande Prairie Alberta, we offer dog sledding adventures and dog boarding services
Married to Eva Peck, we have 4 children and live near Grande Prairie Alberta, we offer dog sledding adventures and dog boarding services
Mayla Hill
I grew up in Germansen Landing, 4 hours north of the Fort. The Classic, is where it all started, ran my first race when I was 15, and have been fortunate enough to return every year. Now working for Aaron Peck and Elevation Sled Dogs. I'm excited to run these trails once again, to see everyone, and run with the teams signed up!
I grew up in Germansen Landing, 4 hours north of the Fort. The Classic, is where it all started, ran my first race when I was 15, and have been fortunate enough to return every year. Now working for Aaron Peck and Elevation Sled Dogs. I'm excited to run these trails once again, to see everyone, and run with the teams signed up!
100 Mile Race
Jody Verge
Love dogs, outdoors and living off the grid
Love dogs, outdoors and living off the grid
Silas Godber
I am 17 years old and I have been mushing for 5 years. This will be my second 100 mile race and this time I hope to beat at least one person and finish with my own sled.
I am 17 years old and I have been mushing for 5 years. This will be my second 100 mile race and this time I hope to beat at least one person and finish with my own sled.
Eric Marsden
Typical musher type eclectic character with 2.4 kids and 32 dogs, we run a quasi successful tour biz here in revelstoke where I’m supported by my wife, lovely children and a great supporting cast of guides, I work my ass off in forestry in the summer to allow me the privilege of running dogs full time for 7 months a year
Typical musher type eclectic character with 2.4 kids and 32 dogs, we run a quasi successful tour biz here in revelstoke where I’m supported by my wife, lovely children and a great supporting cast of guides, I work my ass off in forestry in the summer to allow me the privilege of running dogs full time for 7 months a year
Cynthia Lecours
My dream as a child was to train and run dogs. Since many years I am living my dream, running my own team across Canada, being my home of Quebec and travelling to beautiful Lake Louise AB to work with Kingmik Dog Sled Tours. This will be my first official race and looking forward to the new experience and challenges!
My dream as a child was to train and run dogs. Since many years I am living my dream, running my own team across Canada, being my home of Quebec and travelling to beautiful Lake Louise AB to work with Kingmik Dog Sled Tours. This will be my first official race and looking forward to the new experience and challenges!
Megan Routley
I first stepped on the runners in 1993 in the NW Territories, and have gone on to make a career of it with a busy tour operation in Lake Louise Alberta. I absolutely love dogs and running them and I've raced the trails of "the Fort" many times ... It's great to be back! . I'm disappointing many tourists this weekend by hanging up a shingle " Gone Racing" ...and I'm here with 4 of my tour trail comrades to have some fun and make some memories. Thanks to all the hard working volunteers that make this race keep happening when so many others have folded!
I first stepped on the runners in 1993 in the NW Territories, and have gone on to make a career of it with a busy tour operation in Lake Louise Alberta. I absolutely love dogs and running them and I've raced the trails of "the Fort" many times ... It's great to be back! . I'm disappointing many tourists this weekend by hanging up a shingle " Gone Racing" ...and I'm here with 4 of my tour trail comrades to have some fun and make some memories. Thanks to all the hard working volunteers that make this race keep happening when so many others have folded!
Lauren Stainton
I first jumped on the runners almost 3 years ago, starting my new job as a tour guide. At that time I had no clue that sled dogs would eventually become my whole world. Currently with Kingmik Kennel and our crew of 73 furry friends, I am grateful for a life with sled dogs. Super excited to take my crew to new trails and share the love of sled dogs with others.
I first jumped on the runners almost 3 years ago, starting my new job as a tour guide. At that time I had no clue that sled dogs would eventually become my whole world. Currently with Kingmik Kennel and our crew of 73 furry friends, I am grateful for a life with sled dogs. Super excited to take my crew to new trails and share the love of sled dogs with others.
Nathaniel Hamlyn
I grew up in Yellowknife NT running the Underdog race with dreams of running the Yukon Quest one day. Yellowknife offered the harsh training conditions to build up a tough dog team but lacked the hill training and warm weather often experienced in races elsewhere. Whitehorse was the answer and also offered an opportunity for me to recieve an education while racing....an opportunity hard to pass up! I have now been in Whitehorse for 9 years. This season I am a part of the Feral Racing gang and am proud to be running a team of great dogs!
I grew up in Yellowknife NT running the Underdog race with dreams of running the Yukon Quest one day. Yellowknife offered the harsh training conditions to build up a tough dog team but lacked the hill training and warm weather often experienced in races elsewhere. Whitehorse was the answer and also offered an opportunity for me to recieve an education while racing....an opportunity hard to pass up! I have now been in Whitehorse for 9 years. This season I am a part of the Feral Racing gang and am proud to be running a team of great dogs!
Rob Scarffe
Farm boy from Queensland Australia, came to Canada to combine some barley in Saskatchewan and found myself running dogs in the Rockies for my first winter that had snow.
Farm boy from Queensland Australia, came to Canada to combine some barley in Saskatchewan and found myself running dogs in the Rockies for my first winter that had snow.
Jeff Hill
Love doing sled dog tours as I feel it is good training for upcoming races.
Love doing sled dog tours as I feel it is good training for upcoming races.
Sprint Races
Laura Vinnedge
We have a small kennel of 9 dogs in Whitehorse, Yukon. They spend a lot of time on the couch as well as the trail. We’re looking forward to returning to our favourite race. Thank you to the organizers for everything you do!
We have a small kennel of 9 dogs in Whitehorse, Yukon. They spend a lot of time on the couch as well as the trail. We’re looking forward to returning to our favourite race. Thank you to the organizers for everything you do!
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!!
