Thursday, March 31, 2022

2022 Kobuk 440 Musher Roster

Haven't had enough of mushing? We're in luck! We have one more premiere mid-distance race kicking off next week in Alaska. The Kobuk 440 is always a fun time for fans to follow along - especially since they have a killer crew of social media volunteers keeping us all entertained and informed. This year's roster looks full of exciting teams and it's a not want to miss event for any type of mushing fan. I'll have an actual preview post up later this week, but figured now is a good time to get the musher roster linked up for all of you! As always, the teams are in alphabetical order. I've added kennel names where I know them. Don't forget to comment below with any thoughts about the roster, or any corrections. If you like what you see and want to support my addiction (I mean HOBBY) of following these races and stalking (I mean cheering on) the mushers, you can buy me a slice of pizza (that really goes to paying for my internet/web expenses).

Mushers:

Cim Smyth (Perserverance Springs Farm) - Facebook
D.J. Starr (Dakli Flats Kennel) Facebook 
Deke Naaktgeboren (Nautique Sky Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
Dempsey Woods Sr. (Miss Haley Kennels) - Facebook 
Ebbe Winstrup Pedersen (Sivo Racing Kennel) - Facebook
Eddie Burke Jr. (Alaskan Wildstyle Racing) - Facebook / Instagram
Hugh Neff (Northern Whites Kennel) - Facebook / Instagram 
Jeff King (Husky Homestead Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Jessie Holmes (Team Can't Stop) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
Jim Bourquin (Orion Kennel) - Facebook / Instagram
Kevin Hansen (Hansen Kennel) - Facebook / Instagram
Martin Early (Husky Homestead Kennel) - Kennel Facebook / Instagram
Miriam Osredkar (Racing Beringia Kennel?) - Facebook
Richie Diehl (Real Diehl Racing) - Facebook 
Ryan Redington (Redington Mushing) - Website / Facebook / Instagram

*Cim Smyth has withdrawn from the Kobuk (April 5, 2022).

Who are you cheering for? Predictions for who will cross the finish line first? Comment below!

2 comments:

  1. Hoping for a three-peat for Ryan (because he's the only one I know personally in this race as a newbie to this "hobby") but also always cheering for girl power, too. Go Miriam! Love that this is a bit of a wild start, eh?

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    1. Mass Starts are always so exciting but terrifying at the same time. For the most part they go off without a hitch, but a couple of years ago a team didn't stay in their lane and I worried so much about a big tangle/fight.

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