The Finish Line

When all the mushers are home from their races...John Beargrease, Wyoming Stage Stop, etc., I will be announcing the 3rd Guest Speaker for the upcoming 2010 Meet the Mushers. 

This musher is amazing...and truly a class act. 

Keep watch ~ it will bring a smile.

Montana-Michigan Musher Connection

When our buddy, John Fink, headed from his home in Gladwin, MI to the 2009 Meet the Mushers in Mancelona, MI, he had no idea of the ongoing friendship that would result in meeting Montana musher, Jason Barron.

Those 4 days spent camping together has forged a friendship that crosses state lines.

Both John and son, Justin, have headed out West to handle for Jason in the upcoming John Beargrease race. 

Jason happens to be the winner of the last two Beargrease Marathon races.  400 miles...

Jason's father, John Barron, is also running the race. 

John Barron won two consecutive Beargrease Marathons a decade ago. 

This will be quite the battle of the Barrons! 

Best of luck to all the mushers and handlers!

See you on the trail ~

Sherry

He's Back...

Photo provided by Paula Rossi

Ryan Redington will be coming back to Michigan the first weekend of August for the 2010 Meet the Mushers! 

More information to follow~! 

Photo provided by Paula Rossi

Stay tuned!

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Seeley 200

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2010 Meet the Mushers ~ First Announcement

Photo by Jeff Schultz

We are pleased to announce the return of Jason Barron from Montana. 

Back by popular demand!

Anyone who knows Jason, knows he has much more to talk about...next August ~ 4 days of dog talk. 

Jason doesn't just talk...he produces, as evidenced by his race history and results.

2009 RACE SEASON

JOHN BEARGREASE 400-1ST
UP 200-5TH
CAN-AM CROWN 250-2ND

2008 RACE SEASON

JOHN BEARGREASE 400-1ST
SEELEY LAKE 200- 3RD

2007 RACE SEASON

IDITAROD-14TH
SEELEY LAKE 300-1ST

2006 RACE SEASON

IDITAROD-8TH
SEELEY 200-1ST

2004 SEASON

IDITAROD-12TH
IDITAROD- 68TH (HARM/PUPPY TEAM)

2003 RACE SEASON

RACE TO THE SKY 350-1ST
COPPER BASIN 300-4TH (HARM)
SEELEY 100-1ST (JASON)/2ND (HARM)

2002 RACE SEASON

IDITAROD-41ST(HARM)/42ND (JASON)PUPPY TEAMS
RACE TO THE SKY 350-1ST(HARM)
SEELEY 200- 1ST(HARM)
SEELEY 100-1ST(JASON)/4TH(HARM)

Come and hear what Jason has to say...

In the meantime, follow his 2010 race trail.

John Beargrease 400-January
Iditarod 1100-March
Kobuk 440-April

See you in August~!

Who to watch for...Rookie Runners in the Big I

With Iditarod looming, there is always excitement about the new entrants...the rookies.

There are too many to name, but watch for Canadian, Michelle Phillips.  Michelle supports Meet the Mushers.  One way you can support Michelle is to check out her online store.  This little book is a gem, both in price and content.  It's packed full of 32 pages of adventure.  I've got a copy by my side.

Quinn Iten, of Kotzebue, Alaska, son of Iditarod musher Ed Iten (and Ruth), is one of the youngest rookies ever to participate.  I wonder if he will be carrying muktuk in his sled bag.  You can also find Quinn on Facebook and follow his training adventures.

Dave DeCaro, of Denali Park ~ Alaska, is also one to watch.  Dave is from Missouri ~ the Show Me state.  I think he will be showing us how it has paid off to be working hard ~ running and training with The King. 

Check out Dan Kaduce (and partner, fellow musher Jodi Bailey) out of Chatanika, Alaska.  Peruse their website, Dew Claw Kennel, listed on MtM Blog roll, to see how you can sponsor them.  Nifty stuff!

Sign up to follow Meet the Mushers (it's easy) and you can follow these folks through their journeys, as their websites are listed and updated ~ all in one easy location on MtM.  You won't need to search the Internet!  I've done that for you. 

With 20+ rookies, there's plenty of excitement this year!

Long live the King ~ Jeff King

Our friend, Carrie, is always smiling.  Whether she is hanging out at the Bunk House...

...or going for a walk with an old friend, and his goat.

Carrie has reason to smile.  Carrie works for Champion musher, Jeff King, of Husky Homestead in Alaska.

Jeff King, who I've always referred to as "The Rock Star", stepped up and donated $50,000 to the Iditarod coffers, which were suffering this year with the loss of some sponsorships.

In addition, Mr. King regularly supports MtM in words and awesome door prizes for you attending mushers.

We salute you Mr. King.