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Tagish, YT, Canada
Michelle Phillips, 43, was born and raised in
Whitehorse, YT. Growing up she was a competitive
figure skater. As a young adult, she traveled the
world until she decided to stay in the Yukon.
“Meeting my partner, Ed Hopkins, 14 years ago
sparked my interest in mushing. Once I started
mushing I became addicted. We have become a dog
mushing family. We work with our dogs year
round.” Michelle has run the Yukon Quest five
times, finishing in the top eight every time and
winning the Vet’s Choice Award in 2009. She
and Ed are the parents of Keegan, 11. She lists her
hobbies as reading, biking and jogging.
Michelle Phillips, 41, was born and raised in
Whitehorse, YT. Growing up she was a competitive
figure skater. As a young adult, she traveled the
world until she decided to stay in the Yukon.
"Meeting my partner, Ed Hopkins, 12 years ago
sparked my interest in mushing. Once I started
mushing I became addicted. We have become a dog
mushing family. We work with our dogs year round. I
am looking forward to a new challenge with the
Iditarod." Michelle has run the Yukon Quest five
times, finishing in the top eight every time and
winning the Vet's Choice Award in 2009. She and Ed
are the parents of Keegan, 9. She lists her hobbies
as reading, biking and jogging.
Results
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