Dog Teams

We have a rotating crew of amazing dog teams who love to get people out on the trail. Check out the profiles below to see who you might get the chance to meet!

 
 
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The Greeters

Each guide has a “greeter shadow” who accompanies them on tours. You’ll most likely meet Cartel (white who follows Ryne) and Boone (brown who follows Kalyn). These two are retired leaders from Ryno Kennel and would love to show you what retired life is all about!

Ryno sled dog kennel

Ryne is the owner of Ryno Sled Dog Kennel and Chena Outdoor Collective. She and her sled dog athletes compete in the Iditarod and Yukon Quest - both 1000 mile races as well as various mid distance races around Alaska. Click here to learn about each individual athlete from Ryno Kennel!

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Jeff Reid- Frozen Trident kennel

Retired Navy Seal- Jeff Reid and his pack of Alaskan Huskies enjoy lots of different adventures ranging from racing to expeditions to tours. Over the past 4 winters, Jeff competed in several mid distance races including the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race (200 mi), Copper Basin 300, Two Rivers 100, and Two Rivers 200.  Jeff and his team are signed up for the 2024 Iditarod! Be sure to follow along! Check out the dogs of Frozen Trident Kennel here.

Lauro Eklund- Skookum Expeditions

Lauro Eklund was raised in Alaska and has been mushing since a young age. Mushing is his way of life from running traplines, hunting, fishing, and creating log rafts on the Yukon River- huskies are part of every aspect. Lauro and his team are signed up for the 2024 Iditarod! Be sure to follow along! Check out the dogs of Skookum Expeditions here.

LaurA Allaway- Runner dance Kennel

Laura Allaway and her canine athletes operate Runner Dance Kennel. Laura is a veteran of the 1000-mile Iditarod and 1000-mile Yukon Quest sled dog races, but now focuses on adventures and guiding guests on dog sled experiences! When not mushing, Laura is training her horse Phoenix or working on her chicken empire. Check out the dogs of Runner Dance Kennel on their Facebook page @RunnerDanceKennel.