2010 MUSHERS

These are 2010 Musher Bio’s.  As we get our 2011 entries, they will be posted.

We will accept entries right up to the mushers’s meeting the morning of Sat. the 22nd. 8 am

OPEN CLASS DISTANCE- 8-16 Dog – 50 miles/day

	Pat Campbell – Callahan, California – Pat is the director of the Siskiyou Snow Dog Sporting Association. When the snow has melted Pat is a tree faller and forest fire fighter. He has a kennel of 80 dogs and owns Dog Sled Express, a dog sled excursion company offering sled dog rides 1/2 mile from the Mount Shasta Ski and Board Park.
	Gery Allan – Flagstaff,  Arizona – Gery is a biology professor at Northern Arizona University, where he has been teaching since 2003.  When he’s not teaching, he’s training a mostly Malamute sled dog team for mid-distance races.  Gery has been running dogs for 8 years and keeps a small kennel of 12 malamutes and 3 Alaskan Huskies.
No Photo at this time	Anna Berington – Chilcoot, California – Anna has been mushing competitively for 3 years.  She will be racing with Doug Wurzelbach’s team – Doug will be attending with his twin 2 year old daughters – mushers in training!  Welcome Back Doug.  Doug ran the distance race in 2007.

MID-DISTANCE CLASS – 6 Dog - 18 miles/day

	Barbara Schaefer – Grass Valley, California – Barbara “Dog Drop” earned her nickname for her outstanding care of dropped dogs on the Iditarod Trail.  She volunteered for 10 consecutive Iditarods in remote checkpoints caring for dropped dogs.  Barbara and her husband, John, got their first Siberian Husky in 1987.  She primarily showed her dogs in conformation and obedience and ran them recreationally.  In Fall of 1998 she attended Mushing Boot Camp taught by Jamie Nelson and Ann Stead and Barbara was propelled into the world of sled dog racing, running the 6 dog mid-distance class in California, Oregon, and Washington.  Barbara “Dog Drop” and her team of AKC registered Siberian Huskies have been featured on Animal Planet’s “Breed All About It, Siberian Husky”, and Sierra Alive and Sierra Heritage magazines.  They’ve also earned numerous awards including the Siberian Husky Club of America’s Working/Showing Trophy in 2000, 2001, and 2002, awarded for the best multi-purpose team; Siberian Husky Club of America’s Lombard/Norris Award for the best all Siberian sprint team; and the ISDRA  6 dog-Unlimited Mid-Distance Gold medal in 2005 & 2002 and Silver medal in 2003.  She ran the SISKIYOU 135  in 2005 it was Barbara’s first distance race.
	Hugo Antonucci – Los Banos, California - Hugo Antonucci is a Sr. Configuration Analyst for Rockwell Collins for over 25 yrs and lives in Los Banos, California with his wife, daughter and 23 dogs of various breeds, Siberians Alaskans and even a Samoyed.  Hugo has been Mushing for fifteenyears and racing for ten years at CA., WA.,  and MT. Hugo owns and operates R & R Huskies, a kennel consisting of rescued and re-homed Siberian and Alaskan Huskies.  He is pictured here with Coco to the far left, Sister, number one lead and Holly.
	Louisy Thompson – Trail, Oregon - I am originally from Mohnton, PA, but am working seasonally in Vermont as an outdoor instructor.  This winter I am working with Winema Kennels, which is bringing two of my greatest loves together; animals and working outdoors.  I’ve had zero years of racing, but have already encountered many of the hazards of dog sledding; I’ve fallen, been dragged, and have been THIS close to losing my team!  I love working with the dogs and can’t wait for the races to start!
	April Wood – Auberry, California – I got my first Siberian Husky when I was 15 years old. I have been married for over 21 years now and have actively raised, bred, shown, hiked, and done sledding with them the whole time. I recently became more serious about the sledding part after entering my first race in March of 2005 with a 3-dog team…. Since then I have attended Mushing Boot Camp, participated in a few 6-dog sprint races, and have hooked up and ran a team as big as 10 dogs. In December 2009 I went to West Yellowstone, Mt and raced in the 6-dog / 10 mile class. I love being out on the trail with the dogs and have been enjoying a successful training / racing season so far!
	Kathy Miyoshi – Prineville, Oregon – I have been racing almost 15 years now which is incredible to think about…I mostly am involved with purebred Siberian Huskies but as of the last couple seasons have included a few hounds in my pack, as well as a few dogs from the local shelter! As a result, my main team is a hodge-podge of all of those animals! I have taken the winter off to race this season, and am excited to test my dogs against some good competition at this Siskiyou race. Thank you to Lisa and Pat who I know work SO hard every year to put on this event, and to the whole Shasta/Weed community as well!
	Jeff Anderson, San Diego County (Fallbrook) California –   I have been recreational sledding and urban mushing for 4 years.  A special thank you to Barb Schaefer for sharing her dogs to race along with my two to make a team. Prior race experience is Shaver Lake Sleddog Races and “The Not So Great Serum Run”.

SPRINT CLASS – 8 Dog – 8miles/day – No entries at this time
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SPRINT CLASS – 6 Dog – 5.1 miles/day

	Trevor Mitchell - Dunsmuir, California -  This is my third season as a mid-distance racer.  Thanks to my friends Pat Campbell and Bino Fowler who share their dogs and knowledge. See you out there!This photo is a picture of Trevor giving rides at the SSDSA annual Free Kids rides Day last December.  Thanks for all you do Trevor!
	Rick Cook - MacDoel, California -  ”At age 65, I’m finally retired, with the time and patience to have a racing career.  Along with Bear’s help, the yard dog, we manage a kennel of 29 dogs.  Running Alaskan huskies exclusively.  I am excited to run in this race.  Rick helped give rides during the Annual SSDSA Free Kids Rides last Dec.
	Jane Devlin – Bend, Oregon -  I am a professional dog-trainer.  I love Bend – to be near the abundant trails and learn the sport of dog mushing after years of rescuing Siberian Huskies in the Bay Area.  I compete in Agility and Obedience with three of my dogs, do therapy dog work in convalescent hospitals, canine education in schools, and have also trained Disaster Search Dogs. I am grateful to my friends Karen Yeargain, Laura Crocker and Jane Smith for sharing their joy and knowledge of dog sledding.
	Kim Thomsen – Carson City, Nevada - My name is Kim Thomsen. I have been running purebred Siberian Huskies for 13 years both recreationally and in races. I adopted my first Siberian and the rest is history. My fur kids and I live in Dayton Nv. with my boyfriend Michael and his 2 sons Branden and Austen. I also show my dogs in AKC all breed shows and will be running a couple of my Champions this year.I also compete in Rally obedience.I am greatly looking forward to running this race again this year. I would also like to thank all the volunteers and others who make this great sport possible. Without you there would be no races
	TyRell Wood – Auberry, California – I got my first Siberian Husky when I was 7 years old. I first started running my own team  in fall of 2005 shortly after my mom’s first race. My first race was in Feb 2006.  I’ve been around Siberian Huskies and other dogs all my life and I enjoy it very much. I am really looking forward to start running 8 dogs real soon. I currently have 6 dogs total of my own. I have been training with my mom so that I can also run the dogs in the race!
	Kathy Miyoshi – Prineville, Oregon – I have been racing almost 15 years now which is incredible to think about…I mostly am involved with purebred Siberian Huskies but as of the last couple seasons have included a few hounds in my pack, as well as a few dogs from the local shelter! As a result, my main team is a hodge-podge of all of those animals! I have taken the winter off to race this season, and am excited to test my dogs against some good competition at this Siskiyou race. Thank you to Lisa, Pat, Doug and Caralee who I know work SO hard every year to put on this event, and to the whole Shasta/Weed community as well!
	Alex Dreussi – Trail, Oregon - Originally from Canton, Ohio, he has only recently completed his crash course in sled dog training at the internationally known Winema Meadow Kennels. His love for animals is exceeded only by his love of racing – with the two dovetailing perfectly into the field of sled dog racing. Distilling the hours and hours of scooping poop and being slobbered on into the thrilling minutes on the trail makes it all worthwhile. What better to do in the 22nd winter of one’s life?!

SPRINT CLASS – 4 Dog – 5.1 miles/day

	T.W. Landis, Reno, Nevada - Hi All!  My name is T.W. Landis and I am from Reno, NV.  I am very honored to have been asked by Glen and Sheila Laughton to represent Husker Du kennels this season in the 4 dogs sprint events.  It is my first season behind the bow and I am having the time of my life!  I am being pulled by our lead dogs Skye and Ranger.  At wheel we have the big ol’ fire truck Storm and Rosebud.  We are an AKC registered all-Siberian team with 3 champions.  I am certainly looking forward to making new friends and having more adventures on the trail!
No Photo at this time	Deb Walts, Trout Lake, Washington -  Deb is an Oncology Nurse.  Racing 25 years.  Dogs are German Pointer Crosses (GPX)
No Photo at this time	Willie Stephens, Lower Lake, California - This is my first sled dog race.  I will be running a team of 4 Siberian Huskies.  I have had dogs my whole life, however my seriuous dog training days began when I started doing Search and Rescue with one of my dogs.  About a year and a half ago I had the opportunity to meet Iditarod musher Karen Ramstead.  Meeting her sparked an interest in this sport for me.  On my journey I have met some really nice and helpful mushers such as Carlos Rivera, Brbara Schaefer, and Iditarod finisher Liz Parrish.  I would like to take this time to thank them and the many other nice people that have influenced and helped me along my jouney.  I will be running with the Siberain Husky Club of the Redwoods.
	Carlos Rivera, Napa, California - First Filipino American to enter an official sled dog race, Clinical laboratory Scientist by profession.  Aquired my first siberian husky in 1993.  Breeder, handler, trainer for show dogs, and now racer of AKC registered siberian huskies.  All my Siberian huskies entered in this race are bred by Nanook Siberians of CA. and Canada. I am dedicating this race in memory of beloved mother and my number one siberian husky “AM.CH. Nonook Sky”.  Member and volunteer since 2005 for Iditarod Trail Committee, Siberian Husky Club of America, International Siberian Husky Club, Siberian Husky Club of the Redwoods as president, and supporter and member or Norsled Rescue group.
	Lisa Wright – Callahan, California - I’m a 53 year young, graphic artist, marketing and communications specialist for the local community bank Scott Valley Bank. . .  This will be my second race to compete in.  I’ll be running some of my favorite friends from Pat Campbell’s racing kennel.  Kissy, Bonita, Cleo and Axel. How shall I proceed?  Place feet on runners, take deep breath, set a tight grip, don’t forget the Quick Release!  I am proud to be a board member of Siskiyou Snow Dog Sporting Association. With our love of Siskiyou County and our love of mushing, it’s easy see why we spend as much time as we do promoting this race. . . bringing it home.
	Kellie Mellies – Reno, Nevada -  My first siberian was a Black & white dog I rescued/Adopted when I was in Vet tech school in Iowa, He held all the key characteristics of a perfect Siberian,LOL (picky eater, ran away off leash, severe separation anxiety) So of course I wanted to get another,, I purchased a Gray and white sibe pup to become buddy’s friend,, I was hooked!! that was 2.5 years ago,, Now I have a small sled team of pure bred sibes, and have also started the great adventure of showing in AKC shows this year. I have learned the ups and downs of the siberian breed!! This is my first season racing, I am proud to take credit for training my sled team from the ground up.. I look forward to a life long hobby of Showing and Racing siberians as I fully believe they are a dull purpose breed!!  I want to thank the people that make all of the races around here possable!! And to Glen and Sheila Laughton and Kim Thomsen For helping me so I know what I am doing. lol
No Photo available at this time	Darrell Stewart, “the Legend” – Molalla, Oregon – Darrell is a Realtor.  He’s been racing for 35 years.  His dogs are German Pointer CrossesMike Motzenbacher – Medford, Oregon – no bio available at this time

 SKIJOR CLASS – 2 Dog – 5.1 miles/day

	Doug Hake, Mt. Shasta California - Doug is a 49 years old, stay-at-home father of 2 teens/ home builder/ alpine ski instructor/ secretary for the SSDSA. He has lived and skijored in the Mount Shasta area since 2002. He has 3 and 1/3 dogs Chewy and Tundra are Older Huskies , Sweety is a middle aged German Shepard. The 1/3 of a dog is a 10 pound Lhaso Apso who has summitted Mt. Shastina. His illustrious 3 race Skijoring career has included placing 3rd out of 3, 2nd out of 2, and 2nd out of 4. He has never won, but he and his dogs, (well maybe just he) is hungry for a win!
	Christopher Ball – Fort Jones, California -   Christopher is a Fort Jones Chiropractor and last year’s victor!
	Sara Borok - Eureka, California - I’m 47 and live in Eureka, Ca. I am married and have 2 children 11 and 8, plus  Karma (my 4th siberian husky). I work as a fisheries biologist for Ca. Dept of Fish and Game and play violin and viola in a Tango band.  I love cross country skiing and I love dog training…what better sport than skijoring!!! I wish I had time for more dogs.  I’m trying to round up enough others over here to make up a sprint racing team.  Right now my 11 year old son, Myles is our driver as I’m still out in front with the dogs.
No Photo at this time	Victoria Harris  – Rancho Cordova, California -   Victoria sent us a note yesterday that she has sprained her ankle and won’t be attending but graciously has donated her entry fee to the racing event and says. . . “See you next year!!  Thanks Victoria – and take care of that ankle!!  We’re so sorry it didn’t work out this race! That will give Doug a better chance though! LOL