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Bio
Michelle Phillips, 47, was born and raised in
Whitehorse, YT. “After traveling the world for
10 years, I decided to settle down in a small cabin
in the Yukon Bush. After living for a few years in
the Southern Lakes region of the Yukon, I met my
partner, Ed Hopkins. Ed introduced the sport of dog
mushing to me and I immediately fell in love with
the sport. Growing up in a very athletic family and
training for many years as a figure skater, I
enjoyed challenging myself and working with such an
elite and talented group of athletes. After running
my first Yukon Quest, I was hooked on long distance
mushing and I’ve been doing it since. I love
traveling with my team of dogs and spending time
with my best friends.” She and Ed own and
operate Tagish Lake Kennel. Michelle has run six
Yukon Quest races (best finish 4th and Vet’s
Choice award in 2009.) For the past 17 years, when
not racing professionally, Ed and Michelle, with
their son Keegan, 15, (and up to 90 Alaskan
huskies) have provided visitors with sled dog
adventures of 30 minutes to seven days throughout
the year.
Results
2015 20th
2014 20th
2013 I24th
2012 16th
2011 17th
2010 27th Rookie
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