I saw my first dog team in Tok, Alaska at the "Burnt Paw"-gift shop in 1985. Little did I know that nearly 20 years later I would be racing against North America’s top contenders in long-distance mushing.

In 1996 I took one of those rare opportunities that life sometimes throws at you and immigrated to Canada. I spent my first Canadian winter at William Kleedehn’s kennel. In 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2002 I handled for William during the 1000-mile Yukon Quest. In 1999 I served a term on the board of directors of the Yukon Quest.

In 2001 I moved to my present home near Lake Laberge just north of Whitehorse. There I started my own kennel and breeding program with dogs I acquired from William Kleedehn and Hans Gatt.

Since 2004 I participated in three 1000-mile Yukon Quests, finishing 12th, 6th and 5th and receiving the Vet's Choice Award in 2005. I participate in several 200 and 300 mile races every season before the "big dance". 

The 2006 racing season earned me two more Humanitarian Awards and 2nd place finishes in the Copper Basin 300 ("The Toughest 300 miles in Alaska") and the 210-mile Percy deWolfe Memorial Mail Race.

The 2007 racing season will culminate in the participation in the 1000-mile Iditarod. I will return to the Copper Basin 300 and try out a few more 200 and 300 mile races that I haven't raced before.

I work as a log building contractor during the summer months, my winters are dedicated to dog mushing.