Q & A with Jennifer Braun
Location: Quesnel, BC, Canada
Occupation: Backcountry operator and dog musher
Next Race or Adventure: I’ll go with not dog related. My sister and I are planning a backpacking trip in the area. It’s going to be four days at the beginning of October.
It’s going to be up in the Bowron provincial park area, but it’s not going to technically be in the park. It’s called the goat river mountain trail. It’s an old, prospecting and mining route. it’s going to be pretty chilly, but it’ll be good cause, she’s going to take her dog.
I’m going to pick a dog to bring with me. I’m not too sure who yet.
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Robert had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer and her partner Greg, virtually, as part of the Team & Trail 2025 Tour.
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Socials: Wildland Racing Kennel
One Race I Dream of Racing Is...
I’m really just looking forward to doing the Underdog [100] eventually. It’s the first race that I ever went to go and watch.
One Place I Dream of Mushing Is...
I’ve never been to Alaska and I really would like to, so I’d say that’s pretty high on the bucket list, mushing in Alaska.
My Biggest Pet Peeve Is...
I would say clutter.
One Thing I Can't Live Without Is...
My dogs.
The Greatest Advice I Ever Got Was...
Definitely something that my sister said, if something scares you do it anyways.
The Sled I'm Running Most Right Now Is...
A European model Danler sled.
My Biggest Blunder Was...
I mean, I would have loved to have gotten into the mushing world sooner, but hey, I’m here now. So that’s good.
It’s definitely just been a gradual thing that’s happened. So it’s been organic.
I Learned...
So I, I’ve done lots of reading, but not lots of doing, suppose.
The Hardest Part About Doing My Dream Mushing Trip Is...
The financial and getting the money together, with starting up, there’s a lot of expenses.
My Best Advice For Young Mushers Is...
Definitely Facebook and the internet was a great help for me.
Plus I found a mentor and I started doing a lot of stuff with her. She was super knowledgeable about the dog sport. So, she definitely kind of fast tracked, that for me.
Happiness Is...
I’d say just out with the dogs.
My Most Challenging Race/Expedition Was...
Even just my trip up to Yellowknife for the first time was pretty daunting for me. I was very much like small town girl, like used to my routine. And so, going up to Yellowknife by myself was a pretty, pretty big step for me.
What Scares Me The Most Is...
I definitely say losing a team. I’ve yet to do that. And I know it’s only a matter of time. that, and as you know, that’s the number one rule in mushing is try not to let go. So yeah, that, that doesn’t put fear into you anymore.
My Favorite Trail Meal Is...
I like the classic trail mix. know that’s super boring!
The True Gift Of Mushing Is...
Just being out there with, with the dogs, working as a team, when things do just go smoothly and everything just lines up, it’s super peaceful out there.
One Thing I Will Never Do Again Is...
Drive to [northern Canada] in a two-wheel drive car!
