Birth date: February 15, 1947
Occupation: Hunter
Hobbies: Hunting

How did you get started? I wanted dogs because all my friends had dogs. Started in 1982.
Why run dogs? I enjoy it.
Why did you enter the HBQ? I like racing.
What goals so you hope to achieve in this race? To meet my friends from out of town and to see how other mushers mush.

Birth date: February 5, 1963
HuntingOccupation: Licensed Outfitter/Ecotourism operator/ Aircraft Mechanic
Hobbies: Dogsledding, Hunting, Fishing
Sponsors: Wapusk General Store, Canada Goose
Kennel: Wapusk Adventures

How did you get started? I got started by helping other local mushers and started my own kennel in 2000.
Why run dogs? For the love of dogs, I really enjoy the human-dog cooperation and to revive the tradition of dog sledding.
Why did you enter the HBQ? To compete against my friends and meet new people.
What goals so you hope to achieve in this race? To complete the race and try to improve on my 4th place finish.

Birth date: March 17, 1958
Occupation: Cargo Handler
Hobbies: Running Dogs

How did you get started? - My dad had dogs for as long as I can remember. I used to race around "The Flats" when I was a little boy. I have been running dogs for 40 years.
Why run dogs? Following tradition. That's all we had back in the day. I love dogs
Why did you enter the HBQ? The challenge.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? To finish the race in good time

Birth date: February 2, 1963
Occupation: Counsellor
Hobbies: Mushing, Hunting

How did you get started? Bought puppies two years ago.
Why run dogs? Hobby.
Why did you enter the HBQ? Experience the race.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? Finish the race and get back in one piece!

Birth date: January 18, 1981
Occupation: Teacher/SSA
Hobbies: Hunting

How did you get started? Dogs were passed on to me by my grandfather, Paul Kablutsiak.
Why run dogs? To pass on traditional life style.
Why did you enter the HBQ? To meet other mushers.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? To cross the finish line with healthy dogs.

Birth date: April 9, 1949
Hobbies: Mushing, Hunting

How did you get started? Running dogs for hunting and trapping all my life.
Why did you enter the HBQ? For fun and friendly competition.

Birth date: June 12, 1973
Occupation: Hunter
Hobbies: Racing, Hunting

Why run dogs? I like to train new dogs and get to know the other mushers.
Why did you enter the HBQ? To win tenth place. (ed.note: you have to know Moses...)
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? I hope not to get the 'red lantern'.

Birth date: September 8, 1975
Occupation: Mechanic/Custodian
Hobbies: Mushing, Hunting

How did you get started? Collected dogs after graduating from high school. Also used to run few dogs as a kid.
Why run dogs? It is part of my strong traditional values.
Why did you enter the HBQ? To finish in the top ten.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? As a kid, I always wanted to be among the best hunters and dog mushers.

Birth date: December4, 1975
Occupation: Freelance Writer/Photographer
Hobbies: Is there time for hobbies when you have dogs?
Sponsors: Snowtrekker Tents, Paws'n'Paddles Wilderness Tours

How did you get started? Too lazy to ski and pull my own sled.
Why run dogs? They would be pretty bored just sitting in the yard!
Why did you enter the HBQ? To visit friends from Churchill, Arviat and Rankin and learn more about traditional dog sledding in the Arctic.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? Don't get wet, don't get lost, don't get eaten by polar bears and finish the race with happy dogs.

HBQ History
5th place - 2006 Hudson Bay Quest

How did you get started? Through friends.
Why run dogs? To see more dogteams and more mushers in the future in Arviat.
Why did you enter the HBQ? For the experience.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? To experience the race and hopefully do better next time.

Birth date: May 14, 1960
Occupation: Social Worker
Hobbies: Square Dancing, Snowmobiling
Kennel: Benji's

How did you get started? I was raised on a trapline and our only transportation was running dogs. I love running dogs.
Why run dogs? My grandpa always had dogs and I thought I would do the same.
Why did you enter the HBQ? Encouraged by Charlie Lundie.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? Hopefully stay on the trail and finish with all the mushers

Birth date: June 20, 1963
Occupation: Guide, Painter, Trapper
Hobbies: Woodworking, painting, trapping
Sponsors: Borealis Dogsledding Adventures, Dryden Veterinary Clinic, BH-1

How did you get started? I started a trapline and wanted to run dogs in a traditional fashion. Been running dogs for twenty five years.
Why run dogs? For trapping and for the adventure.
Why did you enter the HBQ? For the challenge and to beat last year's time.
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? To finish the race in time for the banquet and to get the cool HBQ patch!

Birth date: August 11, 1960
Occupation: Wilderness Guide
Hobbies: Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing
Sponsors: Borealis Dogsledding Adventures, Expeditions Unlimited - Adventure Centre, Glenn Johnson Construction, Soneson Ltd.

How did you get started? Went on a trip with Borealis Dogsled Adventures in 1990... loved it.
Why run dogs? Great way to travel and see new things in the winter.
Why did you enter the HBQ? Take part in a new experience
What goals do you hope to achieve in this race? To do the best job I can, care for my dogs and meet new people