2022 Kuskokwim 300 Musher Roster

The Kuskokwim 300 is set to kick off on January 28 in Bethel, Alaska. The premier mid-distance race in all of Western Alaska, the Kusko boasts a highly competitive field that brings teams from all over the state as well as many local entries - many of whom are virtually unknown to folks outside of the Kusko region. While races like the Iditarod say their goal is to encourage and protect "village dog teams", the Kusko seems to be the one doing most of the leg work for them. More and more hometown heroes of the region are signing up each year, and this year's roster is no exception. Even with the heightened Covid-19 policies limiting outside, the roster is at a healthy 16 teams, with several coming from "the road system". The roster also has several past champions, including reigning champion Richie Diel, 5-time champ Pete Kaiser, and 2019 champ Matthew Failor. So, let's take a look at who we have lined up, shall we? Note that until bib numbers are given the list is organized alphabetically. 

1 Sam Brewer (Tailwind Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
2 Cim Smyth (Perserverance Springs Farm) - Facebook
3 Nate DeHaan (Old Friendly Dog Farm) - Facebook / Instagram
4 Richie Diehl (Real Diehl Racing) - Facebook
5 Jason Pavila (Bad River Kennel) - Facebook / Instagram
6 Fr. Alexander Larson (PKA Larson Kennel) - can't find any online presence.
7 Aaron Burmeister (Alaskan Wildstyle Racing) - Facebook
8 Eddie Burke Jr. (Alaskan Wildstyle Racing) - Facebook / Instagram
9 Gabe Dunham (Evermore Adventures) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
10 Joar Leifseth-Ulsom (Sivo Racing Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
11 John Snyder (Snyder Kennel) - can't find any online presence.
12 Matthew Failor (17th Dog) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
13 Isaac Underwood (Underwood Kennel) - can't find any online presence.
14 Lev Shvarts (Team Ollie) - Website / Facebook 
15 Travis Beals (Turning Heads Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
16 Pete Kaiser (Kaiser Racing Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter

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1/27/2022 - edited to reflect the bib number for each team.