What inspired you to start running sled dogs?

"I got my first dog from a sled dog touring company. I watched the American Dog Derby the following year and knew it was something I wanted to get into!"

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"I wanted to get my own sled team after getting to ride the runner at a sled do g demo when I was 14. I have now been running dogs for 11 years."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"In August of 2024 I got the job at Bear Ridge Adventures as a handler, knowing that I loved dogs, and thought it was such a great opportunity to get some cool experiences."  

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"We have been racing 13 years. We were fortunate to get into this sport for the love of dogs and the outdoors."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"Watching and learning from my boyfriend, this will be my first attempt:)"

Years Mushing: 15 

From: Venal, UT

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"My wife Anna Mumford got me into dogsledding. I've done it now for 2 years."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"A friend of mine took me out for a sled ride at tour kennel in 2009 and I was pretty instantly hooked. Ended up hanging around for a week until they offered me a job."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"I've always loved working animals and I've been running for 12 years! Now my husband and I own and operate a dogsled touring company called Black Dog Kennels in Colorado"

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"I first began running sled dogs because of family. Through this experience, I have developed a genuine love for the dogs and a deep admiration for their natural desire to work and pull. It's a great way to get outside and explore some pretty cool country."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"The love and admiration for working animals inspired me to start running sled dogs. I've been running dogs for 10 years."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"My love for animals and the outdoors. Started mushing in 2018 so 8 seasons. 2nd time racing. "

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"I worked a season in Alaska with sled dogs and Tina (the best dog in the world) was so amazing that I had to continue in the field to see how her career would go!"

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"I love everything about dog sledding."

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"Born into a mushing family, I’ve been mushing forever, racing for 30 years"

What inspired you to start running sled dogs? How many years have you been running dogs?:

"I adopted two siberian huskies during the pandemic then saw a flyer for a local dog sled race back in 2022. I attended Grand Mesa Summit Challenge as a spectator & fell in love, quickly joining the Colorado mushing clubs & getting gear followed by more dogs I am newer to the sport but have become incredibly passionate over the 4 years I've run dogs & worked alongside professional tour kennels. "