Lauro Eklund, a dedicated musher with a decade of experience mushing, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Yukon Quest Alaska. As the founder of Skookum Expeditions, Lauro’s passion for mushing runs deep, influenced by his father’s legacy as an Iditarod musher and the vibrant mushing community that surrounds him. Lauro’s journey began …
Josi Shelley, a seasoned musher from Fairbanks, Alaska, has cultivated a lifelong passion for dog mushing that spans over two decades. Her journey began in her childhood when she first hooked up her pet husky to her rollerblades, unknowingly setting the stage for a future as a musher. This early experience ignited a fervent love …
Jeff Deeter, a prominent figure in the mushing community from Fairbanks, Alaska, is a dedicated dog musher with over two decades of experience. Leading Black Spruce Dog Sledding, Jeff heads a team of seasoned Iditarod athletes, many of whom have impressively covered between 15,000 and 20,000 miles. These dogs are not just teammates but part …
Keaton Loebrich, a dog sled tour guide based in Fairbanks, Alaska, just signed up for and is preparing for the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska 550-Mile race! With a passion for the great outdoors and a deep love for his sled dogs, Keaton runs Star Gazers Racing, where each dog enjoys indoor comforts as part of …
Based out of Two Rivers, Alaska, Joey Sabin is a dedicated musher and tour guide who has been running dogs for eight years. As the owner of VOA Racing, Joey has developed a deep bond with his dogs, a bond that is evident in his enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. His journey into dog …
Meet Patrick Mackey, he is a seasoned dog musher from Fairbanks, Alaska, with an impressive 26 years of experience. His journey into the world of sled dog racing was inspired by his father, Jason Mackey, and his uncle, Lance Mackey, both of whom are renowned figures in the mushing community. Patrick recalls wanting to grow …
Meet Dereck “DJ” Starr, a seasoned musher from Tanana/Huslia, Alaska. He embodies the spirit and resilience of his home state through his passion for dog mushing. As a construction manager by day, DJ balances his professional life with his love for the trail. Supported by sponsors such as Edwin Bifelt and Alaska Native Renewable Industries, …
Jonah Bacon is a YQA 550-Mile Musher from Fairbanks, Alaska. With his deep-rooted passion for dog sledding, Jonah has carved out a niche for himself in this thrilling sport. Working with Deke Naaktgeboren at Nautique Sky Kennel, Jonah gets to enjoy the solitude of the trails, travel through pristine wilderness, and work with the best …
Jason Mackey, a native of Fairbanks, Alaska, has spent his life immersed in the world of sled dogs, cultivating a deep passion and expertise in the sport. Growing up in a family where sled dogs were a priority, Jason was introduced to the exhilarating yet demanding world of dog mushing from a young age. Over …