Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing

Lead Dogs:

Tesla and Rampage

Musher Bio:

Kristy has been living in Alaska racing and training sled dogs since 2007. She lives in Knik Alaska with her husband Andy. Kristy owns and operates a kennel with her twin sister Anna. Kristy is excited to add a new race to her experience and for her young dogs. She loves being outdoors, traveling for miles on her bike, on foot running and with dogs.

Redingtons Mush Alaska

Lead Dog:

Senior

Musher Bio:

Originally from Okemos Michigan, came to Alaska in 2018 to follow a lifelong dream of becoming a musher. I’ve been racing Raymie Redington’s dog team for 5 years now and have had the honor of showcasing them all over the state.

Tailwind Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Radar and Missy

Musher Bio:

I have been mushing for many years with tailwind kennel. I love to fly my plane and spend time with my family.

Northern Whites Sled Dog Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Tootsie and Maria

Musher Bio:

Mike has trained dogs all over Alaska, including the YK-Delta, Fairbanks and now in Chugiak.. He has been running with the Northern Whites for the past 3 years and is signed up for his first Iditarod in 2025

Dallas Seavey Racing

Musher Bio:

I began mushing dogs at eight years old with my twin sister and our two cocker spaniels. The addiction of mushing grew from there, my sister and I encouraged each other as we both competed gymnastics through college while balancing training sled dogs and applying to vet school. I am beyond blessed for my family and friends who have helped me pursue dog mushing.

Tailwind Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Ralph and Jasmine

Musher Bio:

I am from Michigan, I’ve been running with Tailwind Kennel for two winters now! I’ve loved learning from Jessica and improving as a musher. Besides mushing I also love to cross country ski, see live music, and take adventures.

Oilwell Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Scarlet, Honey, and Irene

Musher Bio:

I have been mushing my own dog team for over 20 years. We’ve had many great adventures including the 700 mile Serum Run in 2020. I run dogs because it makes me happy. We compete in most of the local races and are looking forward to the Su Dog 300 and the T Dog 200 this year. 

Our team is proudly sponsored by Alaska X, a Skagway tour company where we spend our summers giving mushing tours. Good luck to all the teams and mushers in this year’s inaugural Su Dog Race! 

Rock On Racing

Lead Dogs:

Lynx (pictured) and Boye

Musher Bio:

In June of 2020 our kennel started out with Bundtzen & Ulsom dogs. We added some King dogs and have had five litters of our own. They are the Rock, Freedom, River, Sharpshooter and Outlaw litters. It is hard to pick a favorite dog as each one is so special and I love them all. Over our four racing seasons, Lynx has been one of my most trusted leaders. We call our dogs Rock Stars because that is exactly what they are! Rock On Racing is our family kennel and is made up of Matt, Casey, AddieAnn, Thale Randall and the Rock Stars (the dogs). As a family we work together to raise, train and race our dogs. It is a lifestyle that is full of hard work every single day. It is also full of love, adventure, and a lot of dog hair. As a mom, I am extremely proud of our children for the way they take care of our dogs, the responsibilities they take on, the confidence they have gained and the life skills they have learned through dog mushing. I grew up in Michigan and I’ve lived in Alaska for almost 25 years. I am thankful and grateful for all of the blessings in my life. Our dogs are part of our family and the most wonderful creatures.

Lost Creek Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Nebi, Declan, Panda

Musher Bio:

Started running dogs in 2007 in Ohio as recreation and then moved to Alaska in 2018 and started running dogs with Lost Creek in 2019.

Redington Mushing

Musher Bio:

My name is Emily Krol, and I’ve called Alaska home since 2007. That year I was gifted a dog sled ride with Redington Mushing. Little did I know how much that day was going to impact the rest of my life. Two years later, I began running dogs with that same kennel. After a couple of seasons competing, I stepped off the runners but remained actively involved in volunteering. In 2023, I had the opportunity to take on a group of yearlings and took the dive back into training a team. This past season I also got back to racing, taking 1st place in the 2024 Goose Bay 150. Now, I’m excited to tackle my first 300-mile race!

Snowhook Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Blue Kat, Huck, and Finn

Musher Bio:

Jeremiah has been running dog sledding tours and promoting this sport to thousands of guests visiting Alaska for the last 3 years with Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska. Last season he ran his first official race with the Goose Bay 150. Cheering Jeremiah on will be his wife Krystle, and 11 children. Several of whom are excited to learn how to mush as well!

Sojourn Kennels

Lead Dogs:

Syl, Granite, Saguaro

Musher Bio:

I started Sojourn Kennels in 2021 with my first litter of five pups. Since then ive had two more litters to form my current racing pool of 15 young dogs. My partner Meri and I live and train the pups in Caswell.

Daybreak Mushing

Lead Dogs

Viola Lee, Ragnar, Indy, Stealie

Musher Bio

Im 43 yrs old and originally from Massachusetts . I have lived in Alaska for the last 17 years . My husband Eric and I and our two children have a small family kennel in Knik where we have trained for the last decade. I’m excited to run my first 300 mile race with some super fun dogs.

Taku Racing Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Floki- 6 year old wheel/team dog from the Vikings litter. Huge love bug who plays the gang line like a fiddle. Zeno- 9 year old hard nosed lead dog. She loves straw beds, snuggles, and running. Sweets- 2 year old daughter of former leader Airman. Up and coming star leader who is studying the art of leadership from Zeno and our leader trainer Velcro.

Musher Bio:

Born in Albuquerque NM. Fell in love with mushing when father was stationed in Alaska. Was in the military for 12 years. Worked at Jonrowe Racing for 4 years. This will be the last qualifier I need for Iditarod. Currently co kenneling with Melissa Owens of Owl Creek Kennel.

Dream Team Kennel- Barking Mad Dog Jockeys

Lead Dogs:

Kissy & Chewy (running in honor of corky the corgi RIP)

Musher Bio:

I’ve had the opportunity run with some amazing kennels and amazing dogs over the last nine seasons. I’m getting the opportunity to run this race from Travis and Kari. My goal for the run is to have fun and potentially help another musher along the way. These qualification runs are valuable and maybe more fun than the big show itself. I promise to have the best clothing of any team out there, and bring not only the fun, but the Funk!

Dogsled AK

Lead Dogs:

Purple, Hippo and Stick

Musher Bio:

I have a sleddog kennel my partner Jae and I operate in Willow AK. My family has had sled dogs since 1948. My grandfather, Joe Redington Sr., is known as the father of the Iditarod.

Dream Team Kennels

Lead Dog:

Corona

Musher Bio:

I grew up in Wisconsin on a dairy farm, and racing sled dogs all over WI, re starting running dogs with my wife in 2016 and moving up here to Willow AK in 2019.

17th-Dog/Alaskan Husky Adventures

Lead Dogs:

Mach Ten, McLaren, Maserati

Musher Bio:

Matthew Failor is a veteran Iditarod and Yukon Quest musher, Kuskokwim 300 Champion, and multi-time humanitarian award winner in mid-distance racing. In 2019, Matthew and his dogs set a new speed record in Bethel’s Kuskokwim 300 which they continue to defend each year. In addition to his championship, Matthew has had four second place finishes in the Kusko, three of which are consecutive. As a rookie, Matthew placed ninth in the event. He has received the humanitarian award in the Kuskokwim 300 as well as the Copper Basin 300. His mid-distance resume also includes a top-five finish in the Copper Basin, and several finishes in the Knik 200, Northern Lights 300 and Denali Doubles. Matthew is a twelve-time Iditarod finisher, based out of Willow, Alaska. In addition to his team of 55 Alaskan Huskies, Matthew and his wife Liz have a one-year-old son named Theo.

Susitna Sled Dog Adventures

Lead Dogs:

Foss and Salt

Musher Bio:

My name is Mike, I'm originally from Ohio, I moved up to Alaska in 2018 and I've been training dogs full time since 2019. This is my 5th race, and I'm so happy to get the opportunity to compete this year. Especially thankful to Rohn and Alyssa as Susitna Sled Dog Adventures for this opportunity.

Shameless Huskies

Lead Dogs:

Venus, Smooch, Lanier

Musher Bio:

My name is Skylar, and this is my first race! I started mushing in 2021 at Camp Menogyn in northern Minnesota. From there, I wanted to learn more about what goes into racing, and I handled for Black Spruce Dogsledding in Fairbanks. Last year I spent the winter supporting Shameless Huskies kennel and Anna Hennessy’s rookie Iditarod. This year I am back to handle for Shameless Huskies and join the yearlings on one of their first races!

Susitna Sled Dog Adventures

Musher Bio:

I have worked with sled dogs most of my life. I have run various mid distance races in Alaska, and also finished the Iditarod multiple times. My wife and I own and operate Susitna Sled Dog Adventures, near Talkeetna, where we do tours with our dogs year round.

I am looking forward to doing a 300 mile race that is close to home, and my goal is to help the young dogs in my team gain confidence and experience in a racing setting.

Seavey’s Ididaride

Lead Dogs:

Butch, Max, Ollie, Thor, Apollo

Musher Bio:

I’m from Moose Pass Alaska, and have grown up around sled dogs most of my life. I spent seven summers working for the Seavey family running tours, but never really had the desire to mush in the wintertime. Two years ago I made a definite decision that I’d take a break from my biggest passion teaching snowboarding, to fully commit my life to running dogs. I am beyond privileged to spend my second winter working with the most special group of dogs I trained as yearlings last season. These pups will accompany me on their very first race and will be my third qualifier. The stoke couldn't be higher to share the trails with these athletes and their mushers.

Dallas Seavey Racing

Lead Dogs:

Whopper (aka Tripod)

Musher Bio:

I am in my third year of mushing, and am super excited to be able to take some dogs on the trail for my first 300! I have the privilege of running dogs for Dallas Seavey, and can’t wait to see these good boys and girls on the trail doing what they’re born to do!

Aimaagvik Kennel

Lead Dogs:

Cezanne and Espresso

Musher Bio:

I started dog mushing as a teenager by helping Jen Evans and other local mushers run dogs around Willow and eventually went on to start my own kennel I have 33 dogs in total now

17th-Dog / Alaskan Husky Adventures

Lead Dogs:

Loretta, Willie, Merle, and Reba.

Musher Bio:

I’ll be running a puppy team out of 17th Dog Kennels this winter in the Iditarod and I am excited to get them all trained up in the Su-dog300. I’ve been mushing now for about 6 years. Started out in Michigan my home state and quickly found myself in Alaska.