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Occupation: electrician
Raced Dogs: 2 years
Entered the race: to enjoy the Northern Saskatchewan terrain
Goals for this race: to complete the race with a happy healthy team
Les was born and raised in
Saskatchewan and is married to Kim Adrian. Les and Kim just moved to a new
location, so this has been a very busy time for him. Good
Luck, Les. |
| EARL STOBBE, Pinehouse SK |
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Occupation: Teacher
Handler: Arden Start
Years running dogs: 30+ years
Races Finished: Uranium City “Freeze Frolic” 1972 and 1973
Earl grew up in LaRonge and
Uranium City. He started by making his own harnesses and sleds for pet
dogs, then Ken Passler came to town with 9 dogs a couple of years later. We caught
a few strays. Next thing you know we had 63 dogs plus pups. Earl hunted
and trapped in the north (including the Barrens) for many years as a boy. What
he likes best about running his dogs is that after work you can hook up and watch
the sun go down and the moon come up. You can keep your sense of humor. It
is a humbling experience out in the forest alone with your dogs. He decided
to run after hearing about the beautiful trail. Earl names his dogs after people
that have had an influence on his life; as a result his lead dog is named George,
after renowned bush pilot George Greening. He wants “run on the right trail
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| TYLER GUILLEMIN, Anglin Lake SK |
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Occupation: Sled Dog Tour Guide
Handler: Marcia Klein
Kennel: Sundogs
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins and Akela’s Den Kennels
Years running dogs: 3 years
Races Finished: rookieTyler got started while taking a Ecotourism Course in Prince Albert. His instructor
asked him to help with the Snowdog Romp and found it was truly amazing.
He enjoys dog sledding because it makes our cold Canadian winters absolutely
enjoyable. There is nothing better than taking a couple of guests from
the city into the Saskatchewan wilderness with nothing but a wooden sled and
eight eager and enthusiastic Alaskan Huskies. It is a truly rewarding sport
that takes a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication but, it is worth
it. His goal for the race to cross the finish line and have fun, meet my
fellow mushers from the area and to become an even better musher.
Sponsors: - Sundog Excursions |
| CAROLE DANKU, Christopher Lake SK |
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Occupation: Retired
Handler: Britanny Driscol
Kennel:
Carole’s Pampered Pups
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins, some sprint lines
and more
Years running dogs: 17 years
Races Finished:
Wildcat Musher Marathon a few times; the Canadian Challenge twice and other
local races.
Carole is a living legend in the mushing world. Her
age has been 46 and holding ever since her first race. In her first race,
as she states: “green as grass”; she had everything packed but the kitchen sink
loaded in here sled, and it could have been hiding in there someplace.
She went down the trail casting off unneeded gear for 500 miles. Carole
finished that first 500 mile wilderness race, even after taking a wrong trail and
climbing a “hill” that could challenge any mountain climber. Ask her about
it sometime. She has since completed many wilderness races. Her
battle with arthritis makes her a true inspiration to all the other mushers.
Sponsors: Stewart Elliott |
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Occupation:
Teacher
Handler: Davey DePape
Kennel: Kaelaney Kennel (for his children Keal & Delaney)
Kennel Bloodlines: Siberians that go back to the Sepp-Alta line
Years running dogs: 5 years
Races Finished: Lakeland Invitational, 2004-6 dog;
2005-10 dog; Preeceville 2006 6-dog
Dean, his wife Kami and their two children
spend their time with the dogs. Dean who started with 2 now has a kennel
full. What he loves the most is running them under a full
moon, listening to the dogs feet hitting the snow and hearing
them breathing. He finds it peaceful and relaxing yet
challenging at times. Dean's main goal for the race is to
familiarize his dogs with race environment so that they have
race experience for when he enters the ten dog. He picked
the best of his eight dog kennel. The other mushers like
having him at the races as he is always upbeat and friendly. Happy trails, Dean. |
| NANCY DRAGAN, Prince Albert SK |
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Occupation:
High School teacher
Handler: Diane Schupe
Kennel: Risky Trails Kennel
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins and Siberians (Len Staff)
Years running dogs: 12 years
Races Finished: Lakeland Invitational; SnoDog; and other local
races.
After watching the first Canadian Challenge, she was hooked and
determined to be part of the experience. Unfortunately,
she never got to do it, due to a serious injury. Nancy
runs dogs because she loves being out in the outdoors exploring
the trails with some of her best friends (the dogs) - away from
the stress of a busy job and modern day technology. She
really runs dogs for the pleasure of torturing and testing
herself against the elements and luck. Little does she
know, how much stress on the mind and body running a dog team
causes.
Her lead dog, Loki (from Tomkins Kennel)
has sired 4 of the 6 dogs on her team. The mother is Nikki
, a Siberian Cross. They will pull her over the second
highest point in Canada, east of the Rockies. Her second
leader, is Garlic from Walkers Kennel along with Cooper another
Tomkins dog.
Nancy does Pet Therapy with her dogs at
Mont St. Joseph Home and does a number of school presentations
each year.
We wish you a safe, enjoyable trip through
the beautiful Eskers - with no buffalo, moose, or wolves on the
trail!! |
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Occupation: Account
Handler: Debbie Sander
Kennel: Sander Sled Dogs
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins, and his own
Years running dogs: 5 years
Races Finished: Candle Lake distance, SnowDog Romp,
and Lakeland Invitational Randy, his wife Debbie and his family came for a sled dog ride and went home
with six dogs. He uses dog running as a break from the office, no phone,
and no people; loves working with the dogs. He is running this race “to
challenge the wilderness”. They got most of their dogs from the Tomkins, and
have no real famous ones, but they are all special. Blue is now his main
leader. Most of the dogs in his kennel are related closely to Sam,
one of Randy’s first dogs. Happy Trails Randy!
Sponsors:
- Randy Sander CGA Professional Corp
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Jim’s Meat Plant
- Sanders Financial |
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Occupation: Clinic Manager
Handler: Debbie Sander
Kennel: Sander Sled Dogs
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins, and Sander
Years running dogs: 3 seasons
Races Finished: Candle Lake distance, SnowDog Romp,
and Lakeland Invitational
Robert
and his wife, Danél moved to Unity from Phalaborwa,South Africa.
Soon after arriving he needed job and went to work for Randy. He made
the mistake of inviting Robert for a sled ride; after that he was hooked.
This will be his first overnight race. Robert loves animals and needed something
to keep him busy during the long winter months. His goal for the race
is to gain experience and finish in a decent time with as little retirements from
his team as possible. This is an opportunity to hang out with other mushers.
Sponsors:
- Randy Sander CGA Professional Corp
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Jim’s Meat Plant
- Sanders Financial |
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Occupation: School student
Handler: Colleen Munro
Kennel: Buckaroo Bend
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins, Carrier and Colby Morrison
Years running dogs: 3
Races Finished: RookieBryton
started running
dogs by helping his Dad. He started with GT racing with
his dog Jumbolina. He wants to take this challenge to see
if he can do it. His goal is to have a good run with all
his dogs making it to the finish. We wish you will have
only good experiences in your first race. |
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Occupation: Service Manager, ATV div of Naber Ford
Handler: Debi Naber
Kennel: L & D's Sled Dogs
Kennel Bloodlines: Tomkins and Sid Robinson
Years running dogs: 9
Races Finished: Canadian Challenge - 2006 6-dog - 6th;
2010 8-dog - 1st; Neckbone, Snowdog, Candle Lake,
and Lakeland Invitational.
Luke got involved in dogs because of seeing
pictures and hearing stories of the old trapline teams in
Wallaston Lake where his father grew up. He enjoys being
out on te trail with his dogs and seeing what they are capable
of. Loves the fun of racing his dogs. Luke entered
this race to have fun and win if he can. Luke's handler,
is his wife who is excellent with the dogs, and they love her.
His outstanding dogs are Akia and Mouse who are his leaders and
his big wheel dogs - Tater and Warrior. Good Luck, Luke,
enjoy the run. |
| JILLIAN TAYLOR, Rocky
Mountain House, AB |
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Occupation: Registered Nurse
Handler: Steve Taylor, her dad
Kennel: Ice Haven
Kennel Bloodlines: Saunderson & Taylor
Years running dogs: Mid-distance 4 yrs,
Races Finished: Canadian Challenge - 2007 6-dog - 4th;
& 2009 8-dog - 5th; Fort St. James 2010 150
mile stage
race - 3rd
Jillian grew up with dogs, her dad sprint raced in the 1980's, and they
had a tour business for 14 years. What she enjoys most
about running sled dogs is the challenge, learning something new
everyday, raising, training puppies, the bond between the dogs
and musher. She entered this race to get more experience,
to meet other mushers, and to have fun. Jillian wants to
finish with a strong healthy team. Hope you enjoy this
beautiful trail and have lots of fun. |
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