Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Occupation: biologist at Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
Next Race:
Copper Basin 300 then Iditarod!
We sat down (virtually) ad interviewed Justin and his wife Kailyn as they gear up for the 2025 season where he is set to run the Iditarod. They operate ReRun Kennel near Fairbanks, Alaska
Kobuk 440
Canadian high Arctic
rain on snow events
wilderness and wildlife
YOLO
homemade
not getting into dogs sooner
a lot helping my wife train for the 2022 Iditarod. I had never been involved in racing prior but together we managed to get her team trained up and she did great
money
be patient and treasure your dogs
spring mushing in the White Mountains Recreation Area with my wife
the time I took a small team of old dogs out for a quick run and ended up lost and had to abandon the sled in deep snow and hike home for several hours. The old dogs had a great time.
falling through river ice
breakfast burritos or cheesecake
deep connections with your team
question Kailyn’s wisdom