Kelly Barton

Hometown: Bend, Oregon

Kennel: Paradox Siberians

Lead Dog's Names: Larka and Sabin

Years Racing: 15

When and how did you get started mushing? In 2006, I started mushing with my black lab mix Sasha in southern California. I met Karen Yeargain of Prineville, Oregon at my first rae in Shaver Lake, CA. When I moved to Oregon for undergrad, I started training/racing with Karen and her Siberians. My first husky, my now-retired dog Wing, came from her in 2011 and the rest is history.

What have been your mushing highlights? Placing 4th at the eagle cap 62 mile race and having my first litter 2 years ago, many of those pups being on my current race team.

Future Goals Running 100-200 mile races and keeping a competitive Siberian team.