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Yukon Quest 2014
The quest was the hardest thing I have done in my life, but also the best. I experienced many highs and lows, learned a great deal about myself but even more about my dogs. It was cold, it was lonely, it was amazing, and something I think about everyday. It started as a dream ten years ago and became a reality on february 14th, 2014 when we crossed the finish line. Will I do it Again? We will see..
~2005/2006- Small sprint races.
~2007- 10 days in Alaska's arctic Brooks Range hunting caribou by dogsled with Brent Sass.
~2007- 100 mile race from North Pole, Alaska to Chena
Hot Springs, Alaska.
~2009- Spent most of the winter 150 miles north of Fairbanks training dogs on remote trails.
~2012- 100 miles Nome to White Mountain along the
Iditarod trail.
~2012- 7th place in the Valley Finale 20 mile race.
~2013- 7th place in the Solstice 100 mile race.
~2013- 11th place in the Two Rivers 200 mile race.
~2014- 26th place in the Copper Basin 300 mile race.
~2014- 9th place in the Yukon Quest 1000 mile race.
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