2024 Irving Woodlands Can-Am Crown 250
In Alphabetical Order
Erin Aili
Ray, MNErin Aili
From: | Ray, MN |
Age: | 41 |
Kennel Name: | Miles Ahead Racing Kennel |
Website: | Www.milesaheadracingkennel.com |
Lead Dogs: | Drobo: Alaskan Husky Rudolph: Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2021 Beargrease (Longest) - Distance: 300mi - Place: 1 Beargrease UP200 |
Husband, Keith, and I along with the kids, enjoy all things outdoors. We spend most of our time outside running dogs, hunting, fishing, or in the garden.
Thomas Bauer
Chassell, MIThomas Bauer
From: | Chassell, MI |
Age: | 64 |
Occupation: | dog driver/guide |
Kennel Name: | Otter River Sled Dog Training Center |
Website: | https://www.facebook.com/otterriversleddogs |
Lead Dogs: | Scooby: 8 year old Alaskan Husky Marie: 5 year old Alaskan Husky Busch: 2 year old Alaskan Husky Triton: 6 year old Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2011 John Beargrease Marathon (Longest) - Distance: 373 - Place: 10 2023 Copper Dog 150 - Distance: 135 - Place: 6 2022 BG 120 - Distance: 107 - Place: 5 2020 Midnight Run - Distance: 82 - Place: 4 |
In 1987 While on a free run chasing my van, my three huskies took off after some whitetail deer, ended up at Leon Wellman's chicken coop about three miles away and killed all 16 chickens. When I went to pay him he told me over cake and coffee that I should be running those dogs on a sled to keep them under control. He gave me a homemade sled and three harnesses and showed me how to run a three dog gangline with a single leader. I ran in front of them to get them to pull the sled to the end of my road where we accidentally found the "chicken trail". From there they seemed to know what to do and I rode the sled right to Leon's house. I was invited in for cake and coffee to give an account of my very first tail of the trail. Later I drove the dogs back home and we were off. I was infected for life.
Amy Dionne
Madawaska, MEAmy Dionne
From: | Madawaska, ME |
Age: | 34 |
Occupation: | Ambulance Driver |
Kennel Name: | Trailblazer Sled Dogs |
Lead Dogs: | Kevin and bikini: 4 year old Linus: 7 year old Pig pen: 7 year old Alaskan huskies Trigger: 4 year old |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 9 2023 Can am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 9 2023 Can am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 9 2023 Can am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 9 Eagle lake 100 3rd place. 2015 Eagle lake 100 3rd place. 2015 |
I've been dog sledding for 14 years. I work as a paramedic full time plus. Being with my dogs is where I feel most as home. I live in the outskirts of madawaska with my 30+ dogs, my very supportive and loving husband, ryan along with Oscar and ginger, the managers of our teams.
Jaye Foucher
Wentworth, NHJaye Foucher
From: | Wentworth, NH |
Age: | 57 |
Occupation: | Senior Software Engineer for EDGE Media Network |
Kennel Name: | Sibersong Sleddogs |
Website: | www.sibersong.com |
Lead Dogs: | Flint: 5 year old Male Siberian Husky Mousse: 4 year old Male Siberian Husky Astrid: 8 year old Female Alaskan Husky Chatka: 5 year old Male Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2017 Beargrease Marathon (Longest) - Distance: 400 - Place: 8 2020 UP 200 - Distance: 240 - Place: 14 2023 Can-Am Crown 100 - Distance: 100 - Place: 8 2020 Beargrease Marathon - Distance: 300 - Place: 10 2023 Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 - Place: 7 |
I've run Can-Am 250 and 100 a number of times and always enjoy returning and seeing so many familiar faces. It's been a few years since I've run the 250 and I'm very much looking forward to returning to what's always a challenging trail! I run a mixed team of purebred siberian huskies and alaskan huskies, most of whom are of multi-generation Sibersong lineage. Many of the dogs on the team this year are young and have never done a race of this length, so my only goal for this race is to get as many of them as I can to the finish line with a positive experience. And also not to hurt myself this time haha!
Team Sibersong would like to thank our many dog sponsors as well as our major sponsors this year: Michael Bergmeier, #UglyDogs, Larry Lubonty & Dana Kevelder.
Gilles Harnois
St-alexis Des Monts, QCGilles Harnois
From: | st-alexis des monts, QC |
Age: | 63 |
Kennel Name: | desloupiots@telmilot.net |
Website: | desloupiots.com |
Lead Dogs: | maikan: 5 year old siberian husky amarok: 8 year old siberian husky oliver: 9 year old siberian husky farouk: 4 year old siberian husky oliver: 9 year old siberian husky |
Race Experience: | 2022 canam 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 m - Place: 13 2022 pg expedition - Distance: 100 m - Place: 5 2018 7 x canam 250 - Distance: 250 m |
I am back after a open hearth surgery last winter. I am one of the last who run the canam 250 with pure bred siberian husky. I have finshed the 250 7 times on 7 attempts ( never scratched).I have the record of 5 red lantern award. My goal is to finish the race with a healthy team. very glad to be at Fort Kent in march to meet my mushers friends and the people of the maine.
Jonathan Hayes
Saint David, MEJonathan Hayes
From: | Saint David, ME |
Age: | 48 |
Occupation: | Biology Teacher at Wisdom Middle/High School in Saint Agatha, Maine |
Kennel Name: | Poland Spring Seppala Kennels |
Website: | www.mushmaine.com |
Lead Dogs: | Poland Spring's Vodka of NewHope: 6 year old Registered Seppala Siberian Sleddog Poland Spring's Druid: 6 year old Registered Seppala Siberian Sleddog Poland Spring's Juneau: 2 year old Registered Seppala Siberian Sleddog Poland Spring's Hatchet: 3 year old Registered Seppala Siberian Sleddog |
Race Experience: | 2023 Willow 300 (Longest) - Distance: 300 miles - Place: 13 2023 Willow 300 - Distance: 300 miles - Place: 13 2021 Togo 261 Expedition - Distance: 285 miles Several Can Am 30s first 2002 100 Mile Wilderness |
Im a 6th generation Tennesseean that always said "Im gonna live where there's lots of snow when I grow up." when I was a kid.
After serving in the US Marines, I moved to Maine. For the past 25 years I have bred, and worked Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, a heritage breed with deep roots here in Maine.
I wasn't serious about racing until after my 285 mile solo expedition in 2021. That's when I got bit by the distance bug.
Since then, Can-Am champion Don Hibbs has been a great mentor to me.
Last season, I had the privilege to train and race with Iditarod champion, Mitch Seavey's A team in Alaska. I learned so much from him. I continue to grow exponentially under their gracious guidance.
This will be my second Iditarod qualifier.
I want to thank my sponsors- particularly NATIVE Performance Dog Food and the Continental Kennel Club. Thanks to the dedicated board and volunteers of the Can Am for providing a race that has become an annual tradition for my family. Thanks to my wife and children for standing in the gap during the winter months so that I can pursue my dreams. Thanks to my amazing Seppalas and their deep spirit. And, finally, I want to God for creating a beautiful world, and giving us the mind to appreciate and explore it.
Guillaume Lamarre
Shipshaw, QCGuillaume Lamarre
From: | Shipshaw, QC |
Age: | 39 |
Occupation: | City Worker |
Kennel Name: | Orenda |
Lead Dogs: | Chewy: 8 year old Alaskan Kraken: 5 year old Alaskan Pearl: 6 year old Alaskan Cruz : 5 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can-Am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 11 2017 Can-Am - Distance: 100 2023 Boréale - Distance: 50 - Place: 5 2022 Pg Expedition - Distance: 100 - Place: 4 2022 Can-Am - Distance: 100 - Place: 6 2023 Pg expedition - Distance: 100 - Place: 6 |
Je pratique le sport depuis 2013. Ce que je préfère le plus du traîneau à chiens, c'est de partager la passion des chiens avec celle que j'aime , et la liberté de voyager les sentiers en symbioses. I Love to race in Fort Kent , Can-Am week-end also means meeting amazing friends , mushers and people every year . Thanks again so much to my host family Jeff and Margaret for sharing their home with us . Thanks to my sponsors Nessa Massage Canin and Selina Eudora dog booties .
Katherine Langlais
Glenwood, NBKatherine Langlais
From: | Glenwood, NB |
Age: | 40 |
Occupation: | Dog musher |
Kennel Name: | Akkada Kennel |
Website: | akkada.org |
Lead Dogs: | Samba: 5 year old Alaskan Husky Max: 7 year old Alaskan Husky Loki: 2 year old Alaskan Husky Tango: 2 year old Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 John Beargrease - Distance: 300 - Place: 7 2022 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 250 2019 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 250 - Place: 3 2023 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 250 - Place: 1 2022 Candian Challange - Distance: 200 - Place: 2 |
Animals have always been apart of my life. I have always worked with and around either dogs or horses and they never cease to inspire me. I have always been drawn to northern landscapes. Some people dream of sandy beaches, I dream of snowy adventures. Dog sledding for me merges everything that is important to me, discipline, honesty, hard work and perseverance. There is nothing I rather do than be out training my dogs, Being with my dogs — it is indescriptable. My partner and I have a kennel of 35 dogs together and we motivate each other to reach our respective goals. We have one daughter, Marianne, who has been raised in our mushing world and we believe raising her in such an environment brings very important values in her life. Raising and training sled dogs takes all of our living time, but there is nothing and no time better spent than with my dogs either in the yard or on the trail. Love the dogs first, the sport second!
Rémy Leduc
Glenwood, NBRémy Leduc
From: | Glenwood, NB |
Age: | 39 |
Occupation: | Dog musher |
Kennel Name: | Akkada Kennel |
Website: | akkada.org |
Lead Dogs: | Samba: Alaskan Max: Alaskan Loki: Alaskan Paquebot: Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2019 Yukon Quest (Longest) - Distance: 1000 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 250 Canadian Chanllange - Distance: 300 BearGrease - Distance: 300 Chic-Choc - Distance: 200 |
I'm an helicopter pilot half of the year and musher the other half. I get to have the best of both worlds. I have always sought out adventure and love to travel desolate country. Luckily, one of these passions permits me to do the other. My partner and I have had dogs since we have been together and our aspirations are always growing!
Andre Longchamps
Pont-Rouge, QCAndre Longchamps
From: | Pont-Rouge, QC |
Age: | 53 |
Occupation: | Paving supervisor |
Kennel Name: | Trilongmiles kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Chichi: 3 year old ==sex== Alaskan Herbie: 7 year old ==sex== Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2022 Can am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 2021 Up200 - Distance: 240 |
Mushing is a life style for us. All the family is involved. It's so nice to race with my son since couples years. The can-am is my favorite race. I start mushing when i was 12 years old in sprint races. I am the third generation of musher in my family. I love the freedom to be in the trail with my dogs.
Tristan Longchamps
Pont-Rouge, QCTristan Longchamps
From: | Pont-Rouge, QC |
Age: | 22 |
Occupation: | Les Entreprises Lonchamps owner / Paving operator |
Kennel Name: | Trilongmiles Kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Lévis: 8 year old ==sex== alaskan Smalls: 4 year old ==sex== alaskan Jack: 8 year old ==sex== alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 can-am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 can-am 250 - Distance: 250 up 200 - Distance: 240 |
I born in a mushing lifestyle. All the family is involved in racing. I really enjoy to be with my dogs, i like everything around them. This year will be my third time racing the 250. This race is really challenging every time and i like that !
Martin Massicotte
Saint-Tite, QCMartin Massicotte
From: | Saint-Tite, QC |
Age: | 55 |
Occupation: | Paving and musher |
Kennel Name: | Chenil des Patriotes |
Lead Dogs: | Charlie: 8 year old Alaskan Remie: 3 year old Alaskan Woodstock: 8 year old Alaskan Franklin: 8 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2022 Iditarod (Longest) - Distance: 1000 - Place: 21 2000 Can Am 250 - Distance: 250 - Place: 1 |
When I was 8, I put a harness on our house dog, a big St-Bernard! Then one day I saw a team of several dogs ant that's when I realized that I wanted to harness more dogs. As a teenager I was doing sprint races, and it was only in 1996 that I actually started doing longer distances races, racing from 60 miles to 400 miles in the same year, the Labrador 400. I climbed the ladder and I started winning the Can Am Crown 250 in 1998, the in 2019 I won it for the 10th time, six in a row. I did the race circuit in the North East Africa, but in 2003 I realize one of my dreams by running the Yukon Quest where I placed sixth. I won the Hudson Bay Quest in Manitoba twice and and I placed second at the UP200 in Michigan many times.What I like the most about dog sledding is to be in the wilderness, discover new territories and specially to listen to my dogs and to see that we are an amazing team between humankind the beast.
Nathan Schroeder
Goodland , MNNathan Schroeder
From: | Goodland , MN |
Age: | 46 |
Occupation: | General foreman |
Kennel Name: | Schroeder mushing |
Lead Dogs: | Quill: 3 year old Female Alaskan Husky Elm: 5 year old Alaskan Daisy: 2 year old Alaskan Mal: 5 year old Male Alaskan Husky Tonto: 9 year old Male Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2014 Iditarod (Longest) - Distance: 1000 - Place: 17 |
I was in the 5 th grade when I got my first sled dog ride. Ever since I've been hooked. Ive raced all over. I'm the 4 time champ at the Beargrease. Also I've ran the Iditarod 4 times finishing it all 4 times. I was rookie of the year in 2014 at the Iditarod finishing in 17 th out of 85 competitors. I've race the can am several time my best finish was 3rd in 2010. I scratched last time I was out in FT. Kent in 2011. I'm here to redeem that scratch. My team has been out In Ft. Kent in 2012 my Dad (vern) raced I do believe he was top five. Last year my team was mushed by Nick Vigilante and came in 6 th with an amazing field of mushers. I'm recovering from hip surgery I had a year ago and this will be my first race on it. Let hope I can walk at the end of the race lol.
My plan is to keep on mushing!!!
A _GHOST
Fort Kent, MEA _GHOST
From: | Fort Kent, ME |
Age: | 31 |
A _GHOST
Fort Kent, MEA _GHOST
From: | Fort Kent, ME |
Age: | 31 |
In Order of Bib Number:
2024 Willard Jalbert Jr. Can-Am 100
In Alphabetical Order
Piper Ashley
Fort Kent, MEPiper Ashley
From: | Fort Kent, ME |
Age: | 14 |
Occupation: | Student |
Kennel Name: | Flat Mountain Sled Dogs |
Team Owner: | Jared Ashley |
Lead Dogs: | Rockey: 3 year old Alaskan Husky Bryce: 3 year old Alaskan Husky Gunner: 6 year old Alaskan Husky Smokey : 3 year old Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can-am Crown 30 Mile (Longest) - Distance: 30 - Place: 11 2019 Fort Kent outdoor center sled dog race - Distance: 5 miles - Place: 4 2022 Can-am Crown 30 mile - Distance: 30 mile - Place: 11 2020 Fort Kent Outdoor Center sled dog race - Distance: 5 mile - Place: 4 2023 Grenville Wilderness Sled Dog - Distance: 4 miles - Place: 3 |
I'm 14 years old and I've been running for 5 years. I've enjoyed raising and training my own litter with my dad. I love the adrenaline and being in the outdoors with my dogs.
Mélodie Beauchemin
Saint-Félix De Dalquier, QCMélodie Beauchemin
From: | Saint-Félix de Dalquier, QC |
Age: | 32 |
Occupation: | Ajointe administrative Direction des services Infirmiers |
Kennel Name: | Alaskan Kemel |
Lead Dogs: | Eska: 2 year old Alaskan Malibu: 3 year old Alaskan Crapeau: 7 year old Alaskan Opale: 3 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2022 Can am Crown (Longest) - Distance: 100miles 2023 Pg expédition - Distance: 100miles 2020 Tchitogama 30 - Distance: 30miles x2 2022 Pg expédition 40 - Distance: 40miles 2023 Boréal 150 - Distance: 50miles |
Passionate about the outdoors and adventure, me and my dogs love exploring new trails. Sled dog racing has always been a passion of mine. The adrenaline that each departure gives me is unimaginable.
François Bernatchez
Bécancour, QCFrançois Bernatchez
From: | Bécancour, QC |
Age: | 44 |
Occupation: | Grains merchandiser |
Lead Dogs: | Vegas: 10 year old Alaskan Tucker: 5 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can-Am Crown (Longest) - Distance: 100 - Place: 12 2022 La PG Expédition - Distance: 40 - Place: 11 2023 La Boréal - Distance: 30 - Place: 13 2023 Chic Chocs - Distance: 40 - Place: 5 2022 Can Am - Distance: 30 - Place: 8 |
Couple years ago my goals was to race a 100 miles race. I did it twice last year. Finishing 12 at Can Am. I also ran to Muchdocville at la Chic Choc. I did a crazy 65 miles run to get there. Today, I hope to get a better result.
Eric Chagnon
Parent(la Tuque), QCEric Chagnon
From: | Parent(la Tuque), QC |
Age: | 58 |
Occupation: | forestry foreman |
Lead Dogs: | Easton: 7 year old hound jack: 6 year old alaskan otto: 4 year old hound |
Race Experience: | 2023 can am (Longest) - Distance: 100 - Place: 7 2023 pg expédition - Distance: 100 - Place: 10 2023 can am crow - Distance: 100 - Place: 7 |
j'aime bien partir seul en forêt avec mes chiens, je pratiques la chasse la pêche et la trappe, et j'adore Fort Kent !
Philippe Dugas
Maria, QCPhilippe Dugas
From: | Maria, QC |
Age: | 45 |
Occupation: | Menuisier et guide propriétaire de Kiyak Aventures |
Kennel Name: | Kiyak Aventures |
Lead Dogs: | Chix: 6 year old Female Alaskan Kozak: 3 year old Male Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2022 Can am 30 (Longest) - Distance: 30 - Place: 15 2023 La Chic-Chocs 40 - Distance: 40 miles - Place: 9 2022 La Chic-Chocs 40 - Distance: 40 miles |
J'en serai à ma troisième participation à la Can Am !! Je suis très content de revenir ici pour cette fois terminer ma première 100 miles.
Je suis fier d'avoir ma grande fille de 13 ans avec moi pour sa première course de traîneau à chiens cette année !!
Thanks a lot to all of the organisation an the volunter !!
Luc Fortin
Roxton Falls, QCLuc Fortin
From: | Roxton Falls, QC |
Age: | 47 |
Occupation: | agriculteurs |
Kennel Name: | Luc Fortin |
Lead Dogs: | Keisha: 5 year old white leader for déterminations toudra: 5 year old black leader for love dog |
Race Experience: | 2023 can am 100 (Longest) - Distance: 100 2023 pg expedition abitibie - Distance: 100 - Place: 8 2023 boreal - Distance: 45 - Place: 7 |
j'aime entrainer les chiens voir leurs progrès, sur la trail plus rien existe, ces le moments présents , les chiens rien d'autre!
Maxime Fournier
Saint Vianney, QCMaxime Fournier
From: | Saint Vianney, QC |
Age: | 41 |
Occupation: | Fishing, hunting and dog sledding guide |
Kennel Name: | Fournier racing team |
Website: | www.fournierpleinair.com |
Lead Dogs: | Chinook: 3 year old Alaskan husky Condor: 6 year old Alaskan husky Camomille : 5 year old Alaskan husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 ChicChocs (Longest) - Distance: 40 miles - Place: 13 |
I owned a small kennel of 36 dogs in Gaspe's Peninsula. I've been practicing dog mushing for a long time but I started to race last year. It's gonna be my first 100 mile race.
Luc Gaudreau
St-denis De Brompton, QCLuc Gaudreau
From: | St-denis De Brompton, QC |
Age: | 56 |
Occupation: | University professor |
Kennel Name: | Pixiun |
Website: | pixiun.ca/ |
Lead Dogs: | Tom: 5 year old Male alaskan Dougga: 6 year old Male alaskan Troy: 6 year old Male alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 can-am 100 (Longest) - Distance: 100 miles - Place: 3 2023 PG Expedition Abitibi - Distance: 40 miles - Place: 1 2023 Can Am 100 - Distance: 100 miles - Place: 3 2023 La Boreale 150 - Distance: 47 miles - Place: 3 2022 can-am 100 - Distance: 100 miles - Place: 2 |
Happy to be back to Fort Kent and see old friends including my wonderful host family the Saunders!
Olivier Giasson
St Lambert De Lauzon, QCOlivier Giasson
From: | St Lambert De Lauzon, QC |
Age: | 38 |
Occupation: | Firefighter |
Lead Dogs: | Ryder: 6 year old Siberian husky Yumi: 4 year old Siberian husky |
Race Experience: | 2022 Can am 100 (Longest) - Distance: 100 |
Always here at this beautiful race, whith friends and the most beautiful sports, dogsleeding!!
Alex Gurka
Winn, MEAlex Gurka
From: | Winn, ME |
Age: | 32 |
Occupation: | Pharmaceutical development scientist |
Kennel Name: | Misfits Sled Dogs |
Lead Dogs: | Arrow: 8 year old ==sex== Alaskan Husky Digit: 4 year old ==sex== Alaskan Husky Purple: 4 year old ==sex== Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can-Am 30 (Longest) - Distance: 30 - Place: 14 2023 Lamoille Valley Sled Dog Race - Distance: 17 2023 Great North Woods Sled Dog Challenge - Distance: 24-24-18 - Place: 4 |
This is our second year of racing, and we are excited to be back in Fort Kent. We live for the moments we become part of the forest, traveling the woods by sled.
Keven Larivière
Saint-Félix De Dalquier, QCKeven Larivière
From: | Saint-Félix de Dalquier, QC |
Age: | 38 |
Occupation: | Capitaine Minier |
Kennel Name: | Alaskan Kemel |
Lead Dogs: | Gin: 4 year old Alaskan Rhum: 3 year old Alaskan Vodka: 3 year old Alaskan Whisky: 3 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2022 Pg Expédition (Longest) - Distance: 100 2022 can am - Distance: 30miles 2022 Pg expédition - Distance: 40miles |
Passionate about hunting and the outdoors, I love being with my dogs in the woods, seeing them evolve within my team. Watching them give their all for me makes me proud of them and makes us a team.
Sally Manikian
Shelburne, NHSally Manikian
From: | Shelburne, NH |
Age: | 42 |
Occupation: | Land Conseration nonprofit |
Kennel Name: | Shady Pines Sled Dogs |
Website: | Shadypinessleddogs.com |
Lead Dogs: | Skee Ball: 6 year old Alaskan Squan: 6 year old Alaskan Willie Nelson Jr: 6 year old Alaskan Jax: 6 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2016 Can AM 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 6 2022 Can Am 100 - Distance: 100 - Place: 1 2020 Can Am 100 - Distance: 100 - Place: 1 2023 Wilderness 35 - Distance: 35 - Place: 1 2022 Wilderness 35 - Distance: 35 - Place: 1 2023 Can Am 100 - Distance: 100 - Place: 2 |
This will be my 11th Can Am race, and I'm happy to be here. I've raced the 250 and the 30 over the years, and seem to have settled into the 100 as the race I like the most. Thank you to the hardworking volunteers who put this race together every year, the sponsors who support the race, and to my wonderful host family the Audiberts. Home is the mountains of northern New Hampshire, which are great training for the mountains of northern Maine. My day job is working in land conservation, and I have been lucky enough to race on land I helped conserve for public access. Many thanks to superstar handler Brianna (who is racing her 3rd Can Am 30) and my wonderful partner Chuck for helping keep dogs happy, healthy, and well trained, and to the neighbors and volunteers who help keep trails open and groomed and maintained so we have great ground to train on. Looking forward to racing on the Can Am trail with my beloved teammates, and let's see if I can catch Flo Shaw this year!
Maxime Morin
Saint Vallier, QCMaxime Morin
From: | Saint vallier, QC |
Age: | 32 |
Occupation: | Agriculteur |
Kennel Name: | Chenil de l'harmonie |
Lead Dogs: | Albanie : 2 year old Floki : 4 year old Petra : 6 year old Yankee : 8 year old |
Race Experience: | 2023 Boréal 150 (Longest) - Distance: 30miles - Place: 10 2023 Chic-choc - Distance: 40mile - Place: 11 |
I can't wait for my second year of racing. My goal this year is to finish my two 100-mile races and then be able to participate in the 200-250 miles,
Mario Racine
St Zeno, QCMario Racine
From: | st zeno, QC |
Age: | 60 |
Occupation: | hydro quebec electricien |
Kennel Name: | Makamic |
Lead Dogs: | Ebenne: 8 year old alaskan Pruche: 8 year old alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2012 can am (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 2 |
love dog race
David Riché
Menetou Salon, FranceDavid Riché
From: | Menetou Salon, France |
Age: | 41 |
Occupation: | Musher |
Kennel Name: | David Riché |
Lead Dogs: | Balto: 4 year old Male Roxane: 5 year old Female |
Race Experience: | 2022 Grande Odyssée (Longest) - Distance: 150 - Place: 4 2022 Vercors Quest 150 - Distance: 150 - Place: 4 2022 France Championship MID - Distance: 90 - Place: 3 2021 Trophée Manato - Distance: Sprint 9 dogs - Place: 1 2022 Vercors Quest 150 - Distance: 150 - Place: 4 |
I run with huskies of which Balto has his original father from Doug Willet
Florence Shaw
Fermont , QCFlorence Shaw
From: | Fermont , QC |
Age: | 19 |
Occupation: | Driver of mining machine |
Kennel Name: | Shawnil |
Lead Dogs: | Midway: 3 year old Alaskan Floki: 5 year old Alaskan Pekan: 3 year old Alaskan Jo: 3 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2019 Canam crown 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 6 2022 Pg expedition 100 - Distance: 100 miles - Place: 2 2021 Wilderness 70 - Distance: 70miles - Place: 1 2022 Boréal - Distance: 150km - Place: 2 2022 Chic choc 200 - Distance: 200miles - Place: 3 2023 Can am 100 - Distance: 100 miles - Place: 1 |
I'm mushing since I have 8 yo and I began racing at 12. Dogs are my passion and I want to race for a long time in the future
Yann Shaw
Fermont, QCYann Shaw
From: | Fermont, QC |
Age: | 42 |
Occupation: | Firefighter |
Kennel Name: | Shawnil |
Lead Dogs: | Midway: 3 year old Alaskan Hush: 5 year old Alaskan Caleb: 5 year old Alaskan Kate: 2 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2017 Can am 250 (Longest) - Distance: 250 - Place: 6 2018 Eagle lake - Distance: 100 - Place: 4 2023 Chicchoc - Distance: 200 miles - Place: 4 |
I race with my daughter since many years and we love learning about dogs and mushing
Paul Therriault
Oxford, MEPaul Therriault
From: | Oxford, ME |
Age: | 63 |
Occupation: | Retired |
Kennel Name: | 2XTREME |
Lead Dogs: | Grit: 2 year old Comanche : 7 year old Pippi: 4 year old Yeti: 2 year old |
Race Experience: | 1992 Labrador 400 (Longest) - Distance: 400 - Place: 7 2023 Can-Am 100 - Distance: 100 - Place: 11 2024 Wilderness 35 - Distance: 35 - Place: 2 1993 Can-Am 250 - Distance: 250 - Place: 4 1995 Can-Am 60 - Distance: 60 - Place: 1 |
I first raced in Fort Kent in 1993 in the 250 mile race. I was 32 years old at the time. Next year will be 32 years since that race. I hope to enter the 250 once again at 64 years old to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the first time I raced in Fort Kent.
A _GHOST
Fort Kent, MEA _GHOST
From: | Fort Kent, ME |
Age: | 31 |
In Order of Bib Number:
2024 Pepsi / Native Dog Food Can-Am 30
In Alphabetical Order
Lea Allen
Lower Kintore, NBLea Allen
From: | Lower Kintore, NB |
Age: | 47 |
Occupation: | English professor at UMPI |
Kennel Name: | Howling Hill Huskies |
Lead Dogs: | Nero: 8 year old Alaskan Carbide: 4 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 Chic Chocs 40 (Longest) - Distance: 45 - Place: 9 2023 Can Am 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 6 2023 Chic Chocs 40 - Distance: 45 - Place: 9 2022 Can Am 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 10 2020 Can Am 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 12 |
Between my jobs as hockey mom and English professor, I find time to run dogs! I love to spend time outside with my four-legged friends, and I enjoy the friendships I've built through the shared life-style of dog sledding. Thank you to all those (colleagues, family, and friends) who have supported me and enabled me to get here to the start line.
Steve Babin
Caribou, MESteve Babin
From: | Caribou, ME |
Age: | 47 |
Kennel Name: | Team Babin Racing Hounds |
Lead Dogs: | Zoe: 3 year old Eurohound Annabelle: 4 year old Eurohound |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can Am (Longest) - Distance: 30 |
I live in Caribou Maine with my wife Tracy and Kids. I have spent several years volunteering at different checkpoints and have always loved watching mushers and their dogs. I ran the Can AM 30 last year and had a blast. I am excited to be back this year and will try to take less videos and selfies and try to beat last years time. I want to say Good Luck to my Beautiful Wife Tracy as she is also running in the 30 mile race this year. See you all at the Finish Line. May all the mushers be safe on the trails..:)
Tracy Babin
Caribou, METracy Babin
From: | Caribou, ME |
Age: | 44 |
Kennel Name: | Team Babin Racing Hounds |
Lead Dogs: | Sereph: 2 year old Eurhound Dan: 4 year old Eurohound |
Race Experience: | Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 30 miles Brownville Race Can Am 30 |
This is my family's 5th year racing. We absolutely love our hounds, and how easy they are to work with. Our whole family is involved with getting race ready.
Michael Bernier
Saint-anselme, QCMichael Bernier
From: | saint-anselme, QC |
Age: | 33 |
Team Owner: | stephaneroy |
j'ai 33 ans je suis tres content d'etre a la can-am pour la premiere fois pour conduire une equipe pour le chenil sdi racing kennel.
j'ai 35 chiens dans mon chenil a moi dans les annee a venir je veut faire des courses d'open et mid distance.
I am 33 years old I am very happy to be at Can-Am for the first time to lead a team for the SDI Racing Kennel.
I have 35 dogs in my own kennel in the coming years I want to do open and mid distance races
Brianna Boisselle
Berlin, NHBrianna Boisselle
From: | Berlin, NH |
Age: | 27 |
Occupation: | Founder & President at Over the Hill Senior Dog Sanctuary |
Kennel Name: | Shady Pines Sled Dogs |
Website: | shadypinessleddogs.com |
Team Owner: | Sally Manikian |
Lead Dogs: | Oriana: 8 year old Alaskan Bally: 1 year old Alaskan Gemma: 8 year old Alaskan Willie Nelson Jr : 6 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2022 Wilderness Sled Dog Race (Longest) - Distance: 35 - Place: 6 2023 Can Am Crown 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 7 2023 Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 - Place: 4 2022 Can Am Crown 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 12 2022 Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 - Place: 6 |
I was born and raised in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. When I was 16, I got my first job working for a tour kennel. Fast forward 10 years, I've ran hundreds of sled dogs and met some pretty incredible friends along the way. This is my 4th year working for Shady Pines Sled Dogs. We've had a blast raising the latest group of pups and I'm beyond excited to take them racing! When I'm not wrangling the chaos of a yearling team, I am at home with my pack of retired sled dogs. I run Over the Hill Senior Dog Sanctuary, an in-home rescue for senior and special need dogs.
Thomas Carroll
Raymond, METhomas Carroll
From: | Raymond, ME |
Age: | 25 |
Occupation: | Construction labor and operator |
Kennel Name: | Born To Run Kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Diesel: 5 year old Male Alaskan Husky Ruby: 4 year old Female Hound Cross |
Race Experience: | 2023 Greenville Wilderness (Longest) - Distance: 35 - Place: 12 2023 Can - Am - Distance: 30 - Place: 16 2022 Can-Am - Distance: 30 - Place: 18 2023 Greenville Wilderness - Distance: 35 - Place: 12 2022 Greenville Wilderness - Distance: 35 - Place: 13 |
Twelve years ago I got into this sport because of my dog Dakota. She loved to run. Dakota passed away last summer at the age of 13. I dedicate today's race to her. This is my third year participating in the Can-AM 30. I love being out on the trails with my dogs and the other mushers. I plan to move to Alaska in the future.
Noémie Crevier
St-Adelphe, QCNoémie Crevier
From: | St-Adelphe, QC |
Age: | 40 |
Occupation: | Nurse |
Kennel Name: | Vegvisir |
Lead Dogs: | Odie: 8 year old ==sex== Alaskan Izar: 3 year old ==sex== Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can am crown (Longest) - Distance: 100 - Place: 14 2022 Can am crown - Distance: 100 - Place: 11 |
I jute love can am! The race, the community and my host family of course.
Tara Crossman
Topsham, METara Crossman
From: | Topsham, ME |
Age: | 18 |
Occupation: | Retail worker/Student |
Kennel Name: | Can Ya Catch Me Kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Goose: 2 year old Male Alaskan Husky Mal: 5 year old Male Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 Jr Iditarod (Longest) - Distance: 150 miles - Place: 9 2023 Willow Jr 100 - Distance: 100 - Place: 8 2022 Can-Am 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 17 |
Hi, I'm happy to be back competing in one of my favorite races! After a fun season racing in Alaska and making many dreams come true we are happy to be back home in Maine! Me and my kennel love this race and we'd like to thank everyone who helps put this race together. Without each and everyone of you putting in countless hours of hard work we wouldn't have this amazing race that truly brings the community together, so thank you all! I'd also like to thank my dogs for all they do for me. They are all so incredible and each and everyone of them have helped shape me into the musher I am today. I'd like to dedicate this race to my superstar leader Jack, my mighty little Gilly girl, my forever goofy DuckDuck and my little man Cobweb. All four of you are greatly missed and I know you'll be out on the trail with me today.
Eric Delisle
Mont-Laurier, QCEric Delisle
From: | Mont-Laurier, QC |
Age: | 55 |
Occupation: | Ingénieur Forestier |
Kennel Name: | Born to Run |
Lead Dogs: | Mirack: 2 year old Alaskan Watson: 5 year old Alaskan Garou: 8 year old Alaskan Opale: 5 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can am Crown (Longest) - Distance: 30 - Place: 8 2023 Boréale 150 - Distance: 35 - Place: 5 2018 can am crown - Distance: 30 - Place: 3 2023 can am crown - Distance: 30 - Place: 8 |
Everything is so fine and I am so happy to be here, like every time.............but.............if I could have an Handler, someday, would be even Happier!...............Thanks to all off you for this race, mushers, public, volonteers, everyone!.
Maëlle Dugas
Maria, QCMaëlle Dugas
From: | Maria, QC |
Age: | 13 |
Occupation: | Student |
Kennel Name: | Kiyak Aventures |
Team Owner: | PhilippeDugas |
Lead Dogs: | Willow: 8 year old Female Alaskan Mackey: 7 year old Male Alaskan Hudson: 1 year old Male Alaskan |
Race Experience: | Aucune (Longest) |
I am very happy to participate in my first 30 miles with the Can-Am Crown !! I learned to dog sled before I even walked. Dogs are my greatest passion. It is a great privilege for me to live this experience with my father who is participating in the Can-Am 100. My greatest wish is to enjoy the trail and that my dogs finish the race happy and proud of themselves !!
Paul Field Jr
Bridgton, MEPaul Field Jr
From: | Bridgton, ME |
Age: | 51 |
Occupation: | Metal Manufacture Manager & Deputy Fire Chief |
Kennel Name: | Born To Run Kennel |
Team Owner: | Charlotte Carroll |
Lead Dogs: | Duchess: 5 year old Female Alaskan Husky Daisy: 5 year old Female Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2008 Mushers Bowl (Longest) - Distance: 4 - Place: 5 |
For eleven years I was the trail boss for the Musher's Bowl Dog Sled Races in Bridgton, Maine. I helped build the race course. During that time I ran several dog teams. This is my first distance race and my first time running the Can-Am. I gained the opportunity to race today when my sister broke her ankle training these dogs for this race. Sorry Sis, I get to see this course before you.
Jon Fretz
Glen Allan, ONJon Fretz
From: | Glen Allan, ON |
Age: | 47 |
Occupation: | Carpenter |
Kennel Name: | Rajenn Kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Ica: 1 year old Female Siberian husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 Kearney (Longest) - Distance: 6 mile - Place: 3 |
This is my first time at CanAm and I am very excited to be here. It is great getting back on the runners after a very long hiatus! I love building relationships with the dogs and seeing the progress from all the hard work that is put in training to get us to this point. Thank you to all the people that have worked hard to make this event happen!
Jenny Gastmeier
Ayr, ONJenny Gastmeier
From: | Ayr, ON |
Age: | 58 |
Occupation: | Health Administrator |
Kennel Name: | Rajenn Sled Dogs |
Lead Dogs: | Chaos: 7 year old Siberian Husky Eda : 7 year old Siberian Husky Uhtred: 3 year old Siberian Husky Jethro : 5 year old Siberian Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 PG Expedition (Longest) - Distance: 43 miles - Place: 10 2017 Tahqamenon - Distance: 30 2023 Copper Dog 30 - Distance: 30 2019 Jack Pine - Distance: 30 2018 Midnight Run 100 - Distance: 100 2021 CanAm 30 - Distance: 30 |
This is my fourth time running the CanAm 30! We are so happy to be back, and love to drag along our friends to compete with.
Thank you to the organizers, volunteers competitors and spectators for keeping this fantastic race going.
Sarah Gazo
Jeffersonville , VTSarah Gazo
From: | Jeffersonville , VT |
Age: | 40 |
Occupation: | Teacher |
Kennel Name: | Thesewoods |
Team Owner: | IngridBower |
Lead Dogs: | Gulchie: Siberian Husky Schatz: Siberian Husky Ali: Siberian Husky Joker: Siberian Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 CanAm 30 (Longest) - Distance: 30 mile - Place: 19 2023 Wilderness - Distance: 35 - Place: 17 |
I LOVE the CanAm! This is a beautiful and challenging course that we look forward to running each year. I'm incredibly grateful to my fantastic mentors, Ingrid and Patty. They are generous with both their time and knowledge. You ladies make dreams come true. Shout out to my wife who started with "one dog", then we got 2 more...and now here we are building our future kennel--good thing you like me! Thank you for your patience and unwavering support. Somewhere out there, is my mom Sally, my Step Dad George and our dear friend Pam who have made the long drive to come cheer us on--i REALLY appreciate you! And, of course, the DOGS! What a great sport that I get to spend my time in beautiful places, gliding by on snowy paths, enjoying the company of these loveable canine athletes. They are both fiercely loving and fiercely competitive.
Zachary Gordon
Madison Nh, NHZachary Gordon
From: | Madison nh, NH |
Age: | 31 |
Occupation: | Jack of all trades |
Kennel Name: | White mountain mushing |
Lead Dogs: | Bean : 3 year old Alaskan hound cross Rosie : 3 year old Alaskan hound cross Rosie : 3 year old Alaskan hound cross Bean : 3 year old Alaskan hound cross |
Just love running and being with my dogs
Michelle Guilmette
Saint-felix-de-kingsey, QCMichelle Guilmette
From: | saint-felix-de-kingsey, QC |
Age: | 31 |
Occupation: | accounting |
Kennel Name: | Ohanzee Kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Kenai: 5 year old Husky Fée: 3 year old Alaskan Magie: 8 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 pg expédition (Longest) - Distance: 43 miles 2023 La Boréal - Distance: 35 miles |
I love dog since im a young kid and i've watched Balto movie. I can't imagine my life without dog and sledding. i put them in first in my life.
Aubrey Juckette
Dundee, MIAubrey Juckette
From: | Dundee, MI |
Age: | 13 |
Occupation: | Student |
Kennel Name: | Juckette Racing |
Website: | https://m.facebook.com/jucketteracing |
Lead Dogs: | Haines: 2 year old Alaskan husky Charlie: 2 year old Euro hound Oakley : 10 year old Alaskan husky |
Race Experience: | 2022 Ashawa classic (Longest) - Distance: 24 - Place: 2 2022 Copperdog 20 - Distance: 17 - Place: 12 2025 Copperdog 20 - Distance: 17 - Place: 5 2022 Tahquamenon - Distance: 16 - Place: 4 2024 Baldwin sled dog derby (2 day) - Distance: 32 - Place: 4 2021 Tahquamenon - Distance: 16 |
"Be Adventurous" has been Aubrey's slogan!!! Aubrey has been mushing since she was about 5 years old and did her first race. She got the bug and was attending dog races since she was less than a year old and fell in love with the sled dogs!! She spends her summers working summer sled dog tours at MIDog adventures and lives and breaths sled dogs. She also runs track and cross country for her middle school which was inspired from her dogs as she does anything to have fun with them and keep them in shape. Aubrey has goals of racing the junior Iditarod in 2025!! Aubrey and her team try to keep everyone updated on Facebook, instagram and TikTok for those that want to follow her adventures online!!!
Julia Klaucke
Medford, MEJulia Klaucke
From: | Medford, ME |
Age: | 36 |
Occupation: | Veterinary Assistant |
Kennel Name: | Snow Trek Sled Dogs |
Lead Dogs: | Khan: 9 year old Siberian Husky Crumpet : 4 year old Alaskan Husky Riker: 5 year old Siberian Husky Data : 4 year old Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 Can Am (Longest) - Distance: 30 2023 Great North Woods Stage Race - Distance: 21 miles |
It's an honor and a privilege to share my life with these incredible dogs.
Autumn Ladd
North Anson, MEAutumn Ladd
From: | North Anson, ME |
Age: | 18 |
Occupation: | College student/homestead manager |
Kennel Name: | Season tail's racing Kodiak Siberians |
Lead Dogs: | Dakota : 5 year old Siberian husky Cynder : 8 year old Siberian husky |
Race Experience: | 2019 Greenville wilderness (Longest) - Distance: 35 - Place: 12 2023 Bradford stage race - Distance: 12 - Place: 1 2019 Greenville wilderness - Distance: 35 - Place: 12 |
I have been to this race twice as a handler for my dad and I am exited this year I have the chance to be able to run in the race with him. I hope that I am able to complete the race and have a fun time with my dogs.
Jeffrey Ladd
North Anson, MEJeffrey Ladd
From: | North Anson, ME |
Age: | 45 |
Occupation: | Truck driver |
Kennel Name: | Season tail's racing Kodiak Siberians |
Lead Dogs: | Bindi: 10 year old ==sex== Siberian husky Dozer: 5 year old ==sex== Siberian husky |
Race Experience: | 2019 Greenville Wilderness (Longest) - Distance: 35 - Place: 11 2019 Can- Am - Distance: 30 - Place: 20 2023 Bradford stage race - Distance: 12 - Place: 1 2020 Can - Am - Distance: 30 - Place: 17 |
I'm happy to be back to one of my favorite races, and to be able to run it with my daughter. I hope to have a lot of fun on the trails with my dogs.
Hannah Lucas
Caribou, MEHannah Lucas
From: | Caribou, ME |
Age: | 26 |
Occupation: | Manager of Caribou Irving Circle K |
Kennel Name: | Northlane Seppala Siberian Sled Dogs |
Website: | https://www.facebook.com/northlaneseppalaracingteam?mibextid=ZbWKwL |
Lead Dogs: | Damarion: 5 year old Siberian husky Delta: 7 year old Seppala Siberian Sled dog Lotus: 6 year old Seppala Siberian Sled dog Acacia: 6 year old Siberian husky |
Race Experience: | 2020 Can am crown international sled dog race (Longest) - Distance: 30 miles - Place: 19 2019 Can am crown international sled dog race - Distance: 30 miles - Place: 14 2020 Can am crown international sled dog race - Distance: 30 miles - Place: 19 2019 Brownsville Ki 20/20 - Distance: 20 miles |
I moved to Maine from Virginia almost 5 years ago now and the Can Am Crown 30 mile race was the first race I had ever run. It's my dream is to run the Iditarod someday.
I couldn't do all that I do without my family and close friends, they support and encourage me to follow my dreams even if they don't quite understand them, and I'm so thankful for that; but most importantly I wanted to thank my dogs. Without them I truly wouldn't have a purpose and I certainly wouldn't be where I'm at today!
Wyatt Marquis
Fort Kent, MEWyatt Marquis
From: | Fort Kent, ME |
Age: | 16 |
Occupation: | Student |
Kennel Name: | Trail Blazer Sled Dogs |
Lead Dogs: | Rocket: Female Zia : Female Sky: Female |
Race Experience: | 2024 100 Mile Wilderness (Longest) - Distance: 35 - Place: 1 2023 Can Am Crown - Distance: 30 - Place: 5 2024 100 Mile Wilderness - Distance: 35 - Place: 1 |
I am 16 years old and live in Fort Kent, Maine. I began learning about dog sledding while volunteering for the Can Am sled dog race with my family. Two years ago I decided to give mushing a try and loved it. I ran the Can Am 30-mile last year and came in 5th place. I am really looking forward to running more races this year now that I have my own team of dogs, Zia, Rocket, Sky, Racoon, Star, Doug, and Rocky.
Megan Moberly
Wentworth, NHMegan Moberly
From: | Wentworth, NH |
Age: | 30 |
Occupation: | Senior Customer Service Advocate |
Kennel Name: | Yukikaze Siberians |
Website: | YukikazeSiberians.weebly.com/ |
Lead Dogs: | Tira: 4 year old Female Siberian Husky Rumple: 8 year old Male Siberian Husky Deku: 2 year old Male Siberian Husky Rukia: 2 year old Female Siberian Husky |
Race Experience: | 2023 Wilderness 35 Sled Dog Race (Longest) - Distance: 35 miles - Place: 9 2024 Wilderness 35 Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 miles - Place: 15 2023 Lamoille Valley Sled Dog Race - Distance: 14 miles - Place: 4 2023 Can Am Crown 30 Sled Race - Distance: 30 miles - Place: 13 |
This is my second time coming to Can Am and I am so excited to be back. Last year I had a very memorable race borrowing two of Sibersong's leaders Felicity and Kona, which I am beyond thankful I had the opportunity to have two such very special lead dogs for my first Can Am. We accomplished what we set out to do by having a blast on beautiful trails and finishing with tight tugs and wagging tails. It was an incredible come back for those two that we thought would never run again after suffering a tragic accident, much less at the competitive level of Can Am, but they showed us the incredible spirit, fortitude, and pure joy that only Sleddogs possess. I am running a purebred Siberian team of my dogs and Sibersong's dogs again this year and am looking forward to making more happy memories on this trail.
Lara Renner
Alton, NHLara Renner
From: | Alton, NH |
Age: | 21 |
Occupation: | Student at Southern New Hampshire University |
Kennel Name: | Team Snowspeeder |
Website: | https://www.facebook.com/teamsnowspeeder/ |
Lead Dogs: | Artoo: 10 year old Siberian Husky Jedi: 9 year old Siberian Husky Hera: 8 year old Siberian Husky Kylo: 7 year old Siberian Husky |
Race Experience: | 2018 Junior Iditarod (Longest) - Distance: 150 - Place: 10 2019 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 30 - Place: 2 2017 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 100 - Place: 5 2019 100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 - Place: 2 2017 100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 - Place: 1 2023 Can-Am Crown - Distance: 100 - Place: 15 |
I have been training sled dogs for 11 years and have had so many adventures with these amazing dogs. This will be my 7th Can-Am Crown race, and to date, this is my favorite event to participate in. I would like to thank the organizers, volunteers and sponsors who work tirelessly to put on this race. In addition to running dogs, I am studying Game and Digital Media Design at Southern New Hampshire University and work as a substitute teacher. I enjoy running, kayaking, woodworking, and spending time outdoors.
Patty Richards
Underhill , VTPatty Richards
From: | Underhill , VT |
Age: | 60 |
Occupation: | Energy Consultant |
Kennel Name: | Thesewoods Kennels |
Lead Dogs: | Rush: 7 year old Siberian Husky Elphaba: 5 year old Siberian Husky |
Race Experience: | 2022 Can Am (Longest) - Distance: 100 - Place: 12 2021 Can Am - Distance: 30 - Place: 15 2022 Can Am - Distance: 100 - Place: 12 |
The dog team and I are thrilled to return and see all the friendly and smiling faces at Fort Kent! This is a special and sweet race. An absolute favorite run.
This year I dedicate the race to all 26 Siberian huskies at Thesewoods Kennels in Underhill, Vermont. While 6 huskies make the run today, it takes the entire kennel of dogs to make our race team. We spent months running in mud, slush, rain and snow. It truly takes a village as is said. It is just that our village is more of the 4 legged kind.
While it is countless hours caring for 26 dogs, the wagging tails, smiling and happy furry faces make it all worth it. Can Am we run for you!
For all our dogs
May the snow be soft beneath your feet,
May the warmth of your humans that love you fill your heart,
May you be happy and fulfilled to be the best sled dog ever.
Run true! Run happy! Run fast! Happy trails Thesewoods Kennel Dogs!
Thank you everyone involved in putting on this great race! And of course to all you crazy and fun spectators, hip hip hooray to all of you cheering us on. Your support and encouragement mean so much. It really makes our sendoff thrilling and rewarding. Thank you!
Caroline Rivard
Eastman, QCCaroline Rivard
From: | Eastman, QC |
Age: | 53 |
Occupation: | Inspector at GE Aerospace |
Kennel Name: | Pixiun |
Website: | pixiun.ca/ |
Team Owner: | LucGaudreau |
Lead Dogs: | Everest: 7 year old ==sex== Alaskan Tatiana: 5 year old ==sex== Alaskan |
Race Experience: | First race (Longest) |
This will be my first race ever! I am an inspector for GE aerospace and I am an avid outdoors enthusiast. I have always been in love with dogs so when my partner offered me to race a team of dogs at the Can Am Crown I immediately accepted! I am eager to participate in the event and look forward to meeting the Can Am mushers and their amazing dogs!
Stephane Roy
Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, NBStephane Roy
From: | Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, NB |
Age: | 33 |
Occupation: | Sawmill |
Kennel Name: | Sdi racing kennel |
Lead Dogs: | Sluch: 3 year old Alaskan Teo: 5 year old Alaskan |
Race Experience: | 2023 Chic choc 45 (Longest) - Distance: 45 - Place: 1 2023 Can-am 30 - Distance: 30 - Place: 2 2023 Defi mauricie - Distance: 14 - Place: 1 2023 Defi lotbiniere nahak - Distance: 14 - Place: 1 |
Born and raised in st anne, started dog sledding since the age of 5 , been dog sledding since, its my passion...In the next few years i plan on traveling canada for dog sled competition
Emily Thomas-kelly
Rindge, NHEmily Thomas-kelly
From: | Rindge, NH |
Age: | 35 |
Occupation: | Veterinarian technician |
Lead Dogs: | Leo : 1 year old Alaskan husky Draco : 1 year old Alaskan husky Polaris : 1 year old Siberian Husky Mars : 8 year old Alaskan husky |
I'm a mom of 2 young crazy boys and a wife of a superhero husband. With their loving support they have supported me in my goal to become a musher and make a home for 11 dogs and counting in nh. This is my first year racing and have a lot to learn,but I'm finally living my dream.
Fayth Weed
Manchester, NHFayth Weed
From: | Manchester, NH |
Age: | 34 |
Occupation: | Flight Nurse |
Kennel Name: | Heartsong Kennel |
Team Owner: | LyndaKnowlton |
Race Experience: | 2023 Wilderness Sled Dog Race (Longest) - Distance: 35 2023 Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Race - Distance: 30 2023 Wilderness Sled Dog Race - Distance: 35 |
Fayth is a certified veterinary technician who has been involved with the Can-Am volunteering with the veterinary team since 2012. Last year she ran the Can-Am 30 for the first time. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to run again this year! When Fayth is not volunteering as a veterinary technician or working she is a recreational musher helping to train sled dog teams and assisting sled dog kennels. She lives at home with her three Siberian Huskies and loves hiking and adventures with her dogs.
Jan Ziegler
Westmoreland, NHJan Ziegler
From: | Westmoreland, NH |
Age: | 31 |
Occupation: | Digital Marketing |
Kennel Name: | Alchemy Sled Dogs |
Lead Dogs: | Blurbo: 1 year old Alaskan Husky Mossy: 3 year old Alaskan Husky Juice: 2 year old Alaskan Husky |
Race Experience: | 2020 Beavertraptrail (Longest) - Distance: 50 - Place: 8 2022 Ethan Howard Dryland - Distance: 3 - Place: 3 2019 Baldwin Sled Dog Race - Distance: 6 - Place: 7 2023 Frost Mountain Sled Dog Race - Distance: 6 - Place: 6 2019 Kalkaska Winterfest - Distance: 6 - Place: 7 |
I'm really excited to finally come to the Can Am and participate in the 30. I have a very young team of yearlings, two and three year olds who haven't raced a 30 yet, so we will be taking it easy and make sure they have a enjoyable experience.
I live with my partner and kids in Westmoreland New Hampshire, where we have sled dogs, sheep and a couple of cats.