Canadian Challenge International Sled Dog Race

The CANADIAN CHALLENGE is Canada's premier dog sled race and Yukon Quest & Iditarod qualifier. Established in 1998.

18th February 2020 Elk Ridge Resort SK S0J 2Y0 12 Noon CST

Next Race: 18th February 2020
Location: Elk Ridge Resort SK S0J 2Y0
Start Time: 12 Noon CST

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Lisa Joinson

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1964
Kennel: Barking Adventures
Home: Tagish, Yukon
Occupation: Nurse
Interests: Quilting, gardening
Mushing Years: 35+ a partner of a musher
Experience: Various sprints, Canadian Challenges, Caledonia 200, Percy DeWolfe, Nord Hope Russia, Underdog 100
Qualifying: Yukon Quest

Coady Lee

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1991
Kennel: Bluenose Kennels
Home: Eastville
Occupation: Cycling Guide
Experience: Qimmik 50 mile in 2018, Percy DeWolf 210 mile, Under Dog 100 mile in 2018
Qualifying: Yukon Quest

Randy MacKenzie

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1960
Kennel: Controlled Chaos Rescue & Racing
Home: Fort McMurray, AB
Occupation: Boarding kennels
Interests: Just dogs!
Mushing Years: 20+ years
Experience: Canadian Challenge, Kink 200, Quesnel 200, Grand Forks, Yukon Quest, Three Forts
Qualifying: Yukon Quest & Iditarod

Gerry Walker

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1952
Kennel: Smokey Hill Kennel
Home: Pierceland Sask
Occupation: Retired
Interests: Hunting, fishing, Rodeo, Ranching and Grandchildren
Mushing Years: 15+
Experience: Canadian Challenge, Torch River, Race to the Sky, Percy DeWolf, Caledonia Classic

Anna Bolvin

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1961
Kennel: YesIcan kennel
Home: Porcupine Plain, SK
Occupation: Kennel Manager
Interests: See occupation
Mushing Years: 11+
Experience: Sprint Mid distance races in BC, Quesnel 2012, Torch River Run 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, Canadian Challenge 2013-2018, Eagle Cap Extreme 2015 amongst others

Darren Haas

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1975
Kennel: Controlled Chaos Rescue & Racing
Home: Fort McMurray, AB
Occupation: Commercial construction
Interests: Dog sledding, hunting, fishing
Mushing Years: 3+
Experience: Canadian Challenge 2017 (6th)

Dee Eaves

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1985
Kennel: Smokey Hill Kennel
Home: Hillmond, SK
Occupation: Environment Specialist & Silversmith
Interests: Barrel racing, taxidermy, silversmithing, dog sledding
Mushing Years: 15+
Experience: Mushing with dad (Gerry Walker) since he's gotten dogs. Canadian Challenge, Neckbone, Torch River

Jennifer Campeau

12 DOG RACE

DOB: 1973
Kennel: Atka
Home: Rocky Mt House, AB
Occupation: Technical Recruiter
Interests: Soccer, Golf, hockey
Mushing Years: 4
Experience: Idaho 10 dog/1st (2019) Canadian Challenge 12 dog/2nd (2017/18) & 6 dog/1st (2015), Copper Basin 12 dog (2018), Race to the sky 12 dog/5th (2016), Eagle cap 12 dog/4th (2017) & 6 dog/1st (2015)

Marcel Marin

8 DOG RACE

DOB: 1973
Kennel: Underdogkennels
Home: Yellow Knife, St James
Occupation: Truck Driver
Interests: My dogs
Mushing Years: 30+
Experience: Percy x 3, Great Slave 200 x 2, Qimmiq x 5, Underdog x 5, Yukon Quest, 2006/2012/2018 Canadian Challenge, Wind River, South Slave, Caledonia Classic

Jerry Joinson

8 DOG RACE

DOB: 1966
Kennel: Barking Adventures
Home: Tagish, Yukon
Occupation: Emergency Medical Responder/Chicken farmer/Gardener
Interests: Just dogs!
Mushing Years: 50+ years
Experience: Yukon Quest, Canadian Challenge, Eagle Cap, Nord Hope Russia, Percy DeWolfe, Caledonia Classics

Jillian Lawton

8 DOG RACE

DOB: 1977
Kennel: Ice Haven
Home: Rocky Mtn House
Occupation: Home Care Nurse
Interests: Anything dog related
Mushing Years: 25+
Experience: Canadian Challenge 8 & 12 dog, Torch River run, Caledonia Classic, Eagle Cap extreme

Sid Robinson

8 DOG RACE

DOB: 1954
Home: La Ronge, Sask
Occupation: Retired
Interests: Canoeing in summer. Skiing and dog mushing in winter
Mushing Years: 25+
Experience: Ran a few sprint races, the La Roinge Neckbone 10 times and the Canadian Challenge every year except for one (I believe I missed the 3rd race)

Ralph Herzog

8 DOG RACE

DOB: 1966
Kennel: Ice Haven
Home: Rocky Mtn House
Occupation: Forest Ranger
Interests: Nature and the outdoors
Mushing Years: 23+
Experience: Sprint mushing and tour operator. Eco Tourism, Kennel Manager and guide in NWT/Yukon. World Sprint Champion Chip in 2004. Swiss Champion and Euro cup winner 1999-2001. Race Marshall/Trainer

Craig Rogerson

8 DOG RACE

DOB: 1991
Kennel: Kingmik Dog Sled Tours
Home: Logan Lake
Occupation: Guide, Mill worker
Interests: Dog Mushing
Mushing Years: 6+
Experience: 6 years guiding
2014 Caledonian classic - red lantern
2018 Underdog - red lantern

Amanda Grant

6 DOG OPEN

DOB: 1974
Home: Born in Etobicoke, Ontario, but raised in Grandora, Saskatchewan... now in Unity, SK
Occupation: Accounting Clerk
Interests: Guitar, piano, singing, hunting, gardening & fishing
Mushing Years: 8+
Experience: 2012 to 2018 - Torch River Run - placed between 4th and 7th over the years

Jairo Demafelix

6 DOG OPEN

DOB: 2000
Home: Born in Batangas, Philippines. Jairo moved to Unity, SK when he was 12 years old
Occupation: Student (Grade 12)
Interests: Football, soccer and basketball
Mushing Years: Rooky Year
Experience: First race

Jessicca Fielding

6 DOG OPEN

DOB: 1986
Kennel: Controlled Chaos
Home: Born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia. Home is now Fort McMurray
Occupation: Veterinarian
Interests: Trail running, horseback riding
Mushing Years: 2
Experience: First race