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MUSHERS
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PROFILE
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Blayne Streeper
Fort Nelson, Bc
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Blayne or better known as "Buddy" Streeper is from Fort Nelson, BC. Buddy got his start into dog racing from his father and has been a frequent participant in the Diavik 150 Canadian Champions. Buddy is quoted "Good luck to all Mushers. Have a safe and fun race."
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John Stewart
Aberdeen, Scotland
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Originally from Scotland, John says It was "love of watching a dog team perform to their potential" is what got him started into running dogs. Races John has competed in this year include the Wyoming Stage Stop Race and The Pas, Manitoba.
"It's a privilege to be back competing in such a great event"
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James Wheeler
Kalbpell, Montana, USA
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James comes from Kalbpell, Montana (USA). When asked why he starting running dogs, James replied "I like being outdoors with dogs." Some noteable races James has competed in this year include Wyoming Stage Stop, The Pas World Championship, and Cross Lake.
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Dave Turnerk
Sandy, Oregon, USA
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When asked what started Dave on Dog Mushing he responded "Got a malamute after college and taught her how to pull. Took her to a skijoring race and was hooked." Some of the noteable races Dave has competed in this year include te Wyoming Stage Stop, The Pas and Cross Lake races.
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Jaden Beck
YELLOWKNIFE, NWT
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Jaden is a hometown Musher and the yongest Musher this year. Born and raised in Yellowknife. This is the first time Jaden has entered the Diavik 150 Canadian Championship Dog Derby. When asked what started Jaden into running dogs he replied " It has been in my family for generations and I love the sport."
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Yuka Honda
Japan
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Our Japanese Musher!!! When asked why she started running dogs her reply "Crazy Canadian Grant Beck taught me how to drive dogs". What started as being a tourist has become a lifestyle for Yuka, with achievements such as recently completing the Yukon Quest.
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Aaron Peck
Grand Prairie, AB |
Aaron comes from Grande Prairie, AB. When asked what got Aaron started into Dogs he replied "Wanted to run the Iditarod, love winter, love dogs, love to tavel". Races that Aaron competed in this year include the Wyoming Stage Stop.
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Brent Beck
Yellowknife, NWT
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Brent is a hometown man, having being born and rasised in Yellowknife. Brent got his start in dog racing through family tradition. With a heritage of hunting and trapping along with thier dog teams, running dogs has been apart of Brent's family history for many generations. Brent has recently also competed in the Wyoming Stage Stop Race.
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Richard Beck
Yellowknife, NWT
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Richard Beck is one of our hometown teams. Richard is a vetern dog racer. Family tradition is what got Richard into running dogs. Recent races Richard has competed in include the Wymoning Stage Stop Race, The Pas, MB and in Fort Nelson, BC Cross Lake.
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Willy Kornmuller
Willow, Alaska,USA
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William or best known as "Willy" comes from Willow, Alaksa (USA). When asked what started Willy into dog racing he replied "Working in my Dad's Kennel". Recent races that Willy has competed in include the Wyoming Stage Stop Race, the Rondy World Championship and the Alaksa Excursion 120. Willy is quoted "Thanks to my brother Jay and my Dad for making it possible for me to be here"
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