Martha became interested in mushing in college but really got addicted when she started racing with her son, Chad. Her lead dogs are Clamorous and Clash who have lots of energy,drive and personality plus. Martha would like to thank her son for allowing his Mom to run his dogs.Please welcome Marta Schouweiler running out of The Otter Run Kennel

Truman is owner of Brewery Creek Racing located right outside of Calumet, MI. He has been racing for twenty yrs and as his race dogs have been getting more and more houndy over the yrs he is concentrating on faster races. Truman has competed in most of the Midwests major Middistance races, as well as the 6 dog World Championships in Bend, OR, The Diavik 150 in Yellowknife NWT, and a 50 mile skijor race in Fairbanks AK. He is looking for a great run with Dawson and Tennessee up front. Help us in welcoming Truman to the race....

Linda watched the finish of the UP 200 and got hooked on mushing. She has run in numerous sprint races and a couple of mid- distance races and placed in the top half of all of them. Her lead dogs are Phantom, Carter and Astrid. Linda also enjoys skiing, snow shoeing and camping. From the Yoop It Up Kennel in Cannon Falls, MN, please welcome Linda Thompson

Kat owes her love of this sport to her sister Angela. Angela encouraged Kat to start her own kennel and taught her all the ropes. Kat's first race was at age 12 and she's raced almost every year since. 5 years ago she began running dogs with Tom and Sally Bauer where she started running larger and faster teams than she was used to, thus earning her the nickname "the Bellydragger." This year she is happy to say she has been able to stay on her runners. Kat would like to thank Jerry's Auto in Pelkie for ensuring that Otter River Sled Dogs reached all their races this year

Hannah just started racing sled dogs this year, running Brewery Creek Racing's second team in several races. Hannah's leaders are Koko and Venus. Koko won her 5th career race a couple weeks ago leading Hannah's team to victory at The IronLine. In addition to racing sled dogs, Hannah is an avid paddler and spends most of her summers on backpacking or kayaking expeditions. Hannah lives in downtown Calumet and couldn't be happier to be racing at home! Let's welcome Hannah....

I starting mushing recreationally when I was 12. I have always wanted to race so after college I figured I'd give it a shot. My first race was the Apostle Island Sled Dog Race. I currently have a small kennel of 12 dogs. In the off season I enjoy spending time at my cabin or on Lake Superior in the boat. My lead dogs are Pele and Wilma. Pele being the more happy go lucky guy who's tail is always wagging and Wilma being the more serious, let's get down to business girl, they make an amazing pair. I would like to thank my sponsors, Willow Animal Hospital, Pet n Pals, Summerset Manufacturing, and Lake Shore Computers, and also my great handlers/helpers, Josh, Emily, and Al. I most definitely couldn't do this without them!

Randy Foust represents the Foust Racers from Mountain, Wisconsin. Randy says he was into winter camping... read some books on mushing... and “went over the deep end.” He’s a veteran racer, and often finishes in the top10. In the summer, he grows flowers and vegetables. Randy’s lead dogs are Eddy and Zephyr., but he says that all his dogs are special. Randy would like to thank his sponsors, Patterson Dog and Cat Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Elizabeth Chapman started mushing with her sisters, Anna and Rebecca when she was 11 years old. She has run too many races to count and is looking forward to the CD40 this year. Her lead dogs will probably be Brook and Cap , her son. Elizabeth plays the piano, is a great baker, likes to camp, canoe and is a "one bullet" deer hunter. Racing out of Sweet Wind Kennels from Cook, MN, please welcome, Elizabeth Chapman

Lynn Witte, racing out of White Thunder Kennelof Luther, MI, got hooked on mushing by going to the Iditarod in Alaska. She is a school teacher who also enjoys canoe racing, cross country skiing and skijoring. Her leaders are Puddle who is pretty smart and Timber who has good experience. Please welcome Lynne Witte, form Mt Clemens, MI

I got into mushing about 13 years ago but had been interested since I was a kid and caught glimpses of a local musher in the town I grew up in, then later attended a few races. After my wife, Rhonda, and I were married, we discovered our mutual interest in the sport and started running dogs for fun. I only started racing last year and have completed 2 races so far placing middle of the pack. My leaders are Thunder and his son, Storm. Thunder is our one house husky who we raised and takes commands well and Storm is his 1.5 year old son and this is his first race. Other hobbies are cutting frozen meat and scooping poop :). I also enjoy hiking with the dogs, swimming in Lake Superior and relaxing by a bonfire. I would like to give a huge thank you to my friend and vet, Dr. Matt Sturmer, Deepwoods Veterinary Clinic in Bruce Crossing MI, for all of his support and encouragement. I would like the song Thunderstruck by AC/DC as my starting chute song as a tribute to my main leader, Thunder.

While Brian has always loved dogs and the outdoors, it just took him almost twenty-five years to find the perfect combination of these passions- mushing. He has spent the last few years making up for any lost time by having so much fun with his dogs. For Brian and his wife, Angie, the members of their canine extended family have become perfect travelling companions along life's journey. His first season racing, Brian has enjoyed bringing strong, happy dog teams to the finish of the races on his schedule. He is excited to run the CD 40 and is grateful for the race organizers and sponsors, without whom there would not be this opportunity.

Kenneth got interested in mushing by camping in this area and seeing advertising for the Copper Dog. He and his wife have volunteered at the Copper Dog for the last two years. Since last year they have acquired 12 Alaskan/Siberian Huskies and are currently running sprint races in Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club.. His lead dogs are Spock and Mattie, a super pair. We look forward to seeing them in the CD 40 this year. From Rhinlander, WI, please welcome Kenneth Zettler