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About Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins
Michelle Phillips and Ed Hopkins run Tagish Lake Kennel. Combined, they have more than 40 years' experience mushing dogs in mid-distance and longer races. Ed started racing dogs 27 years ago. He began his mushing career in 1986 handling dogs for Harry Sutherland. After a few years of running his own team, Ed handled dogs for Susan Butcher for two seasons and ran her yearlings in the Yukon Quest in... >> read moreMichelle Speaks at TEDx
Michelle Phillips was honored to be asked to speak at the 2013 TEDx event in Whitehorse, Yukon. The theme Michelle spoke on was "A Journey with Dogs." See the video.
Inspiration
"Ed and Michelle are an inspiration to people of all ages. They generate a tremendously positive response from listeners who in their hearts have always secretly wanted to be dog mushers . Or not so secretly." My Yukon Life podcast radioJoin Us on Facebook
Live your dream of being a musher
Run your own team of Iditarod and Yukon Quest veterans through a snowy Yukon forest.Some call it mystical
Experience the unique bond that exists between a dog team and their human.Learn what it takes
Condition and care for a team of world-class athletes on four legs. >> read moreFun For Kids
Your kids (and you) will love meeting the husky puppies at Caribou Crossing.
Warm and Fuzzy
From the pup's first days at Tagish Lake Kennel, socialization with other dogs, children, and adults is emphasized and encouraged. The result? Dogs that are bred for professional racing with a friendly disposition and family-friendly attitude.
You're In Great Hands
Your guides: Michelle Phillips, multiple Yukon Quest and Iditarod racer, and her fellow mushers with years of experience handling dogs and running their own sled dog kennels. Sit back and enjoy the ride as they lead a team of dogs down the trail, pulling you along with them.
