SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH at 3:00 PM
2023 Bogus Creek 150 Mushers
Raymond Alexie
Hometown: Kwethluk, AK Age: 19
Kennel: Alexie Racing Kennel # of dogs: 20
Career Highlights: Raymond has competed in many races on the Kuskokwim, most recently posting consecutive wins in the Season Opener and Holiday Classic.
Sponsors: Kwethluk Dog Mushers Association, family
#1
Nate DeHaan
Hometown: Bethel, AK Age: 35
Kennel: Old Friendly Dog Farm # of dogs: 20
Career Highlights: Nate has competed in many local races, including the Akiak Dash, the Bogus Creek 150, and the K300.
Sponsors: Knik Veterinary Clinic, Angstman Law Office
K300 Race History Bogus Creek 150 History Akiak Dash Race History
#2
Mike Williams Jr.
Hometown: Akiak, AK Age: 37
Kennel: Williams Racing Kennel # of dogs: 40
Career Highlights: Mike is an Iditarod and K300 Veteran and the 2006 Bogus Creek 150 Champion.
Sponsors: Donlin Gold, Lynden Air Cargo, Shaman Furs, Calista, Williams/Ekamrak family, people in akiak that help with dog food, James and Tiny, Ron and Dorothy, Albert and Saralee, thanks for all the fish and backbones over the fishing season. Molly Napoka for all the dogfood.
K300 Race History Bogus Creek 150 History Akiak Dash Race History
#3
Maurice Andrews
Hometown: Bethel, AK Age: 39
Kennel: Glare Ice Kennel. # of dogs: 16
Career Highlights: Maurice has competed in many local races and is the 2018 Bogus Creek 150 Champion
Sponsors: The Simon Family
#4
Jim George
Hometown: Kwethluk, AK Age: 54
Kennel: Tagalong Kennel # of dogs: 24
Career Highlights: Jim has competed in many local races including three 2nd place finishes in the Bogus Creek 150.
Sponsors: All family members from Kwethluk and Akiachak
#5
Jackie Larson
Hometown: Napaskiak, AK Age: 53
Kennel: Jackie's Racing Kennel # of dogs: 15
Career Highlights: Jackie is a three-time Bogus Creek 150 champion and is 2021 and 2022 Akiak Dash Champion.
Sponsors: Family
K300 Race History Bogus Creek 150 History Akiak Dash Race History
#6
Jason Pavila
Hometown: Kwethluk, AK Age: 19
Kennel: Bad River Kennels # of dogs: 25
Career Highlights: Jason has competed in many local races, is the 2019 Bogus Creek 150 Champion and the 2022 K300 Rookie of the Year.
Sponsors: Max Olick, Sr., Kwethluk Dog Mushers Association
K300 Race History Bogus Creek 150 Race History Akiak Dash Race History
#7
John Snyder
Hometown: Akiachak, AK Age: 37
Kennel: Snyder's Kennel # of dogs: 24
Career Highlights: John has competed in many local races including the Bogus Creek 150 and the 2022 Kuskokwim 300.
Sponsors: Donlin Gold and Akiachak Limited
#8
Colton Napoka
Hometown: Tuluksak, AK Age: 17
Kennel: Wassilie Kennel: The Underdogs # of dogs: 26
Career Highlights: Colton has competed in numerous fun runs but this is his first competitive race.
Sponsors: Akiachak Native Community
#9
Richie Diehl
Hometown: Aniak, AK Age: 37
Kennel: Real Diehl Racing # of dogs: 45
Career Highlights: Diehl is the 2021 K300 and Bogus Creek 150 champion. He is an 9 time Iditarod finisher (including 3 top ten finishes) and an twelve time K300 finisher.
Sponsors: Ryan Air, The Hound House Restaurant, Northern Air Cargo, Lake Union Escrow, Erich Kuball, Ken Acton, Odd Man Rush Brewing, Bush Tell Inc., Drew’s Foundation, Dr. Carson’s, Knik Veterinary Clinic, Dave & Esther Diehl, Mike & Dana Martz, Robert & Theresa, Grant & Debbie Fairbanks, Gonders & May Hoffman, Rich & Robin Macri, John Wallace, Vicki Sebastiani, The Kaiser Family, Paul Hanson.
#10
Henry Napoka
Hometown: Tuluksak, AK Age: 38
Kennel: Napoka Kennel. # of dogs: 15
Career Highlights: Henry has competed in numerous local races. This is his first Bogus Creek 150.
Sponsors: Family
#11
Pete Kaiser
Hometown: Bethel, AK Age: 35
Kennel: Kaiser Racing Kennel # of dogs: 35
Career Highlights: Pete is the 2019 Iditarod Champion, a 6 time K300 champion, and an 11 time Iditarod finisher (including 7 top ten finishes).
Sponsors: Donlin Gold, Genesis Coffee Lab, Doug Dorland, Ryan Air, Lynden, Northern Air Cargo, Drew's Foundation, Halibut Cove Live, Alaska Technologies, Bering Sea Animal Clinic, Dr. Jessica Klejka, Yukon Helicopters, Dr. Carson's Pet Products, T&H Leveling, Ron and Janet Kaiser, Gonders and May Hoffman, Neal Scott, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Alaska.
K300 Race History Bogus Creek 150 Race History Akiak Dash Race History
#12
Ron Kaiser
Hometown: Bethel, AK Age: 65
Kennel: Kaiser Racing Kennel # of dogs: 35
Career Highlights: Ron has competed in many local races including some the earliest Kuskokwim 300s and he finished 2nd in the Bogus Creek 150 in 2020 and 2021.
Sponsors: Bengay and Ibuprofren.
K300 Race History Bogus Creek 150 Race History Akiak Dash Race History
#13
Solomon Olick
Hometown: Kwethluk, AK Age: 29
Kennel: Anthony and Nellie Kennel # of dogs: 12
Career Highlights: Solomon has competed in many local races including the Bogus Creek 150 and the Akiak Dash
Sponsors: Kwethluk Dog Mushers Association
Bogus Creek 150 History Akiak Dash Race History
#14
Leighton Wassilie
Hometown: Akiachak, AK Age: 26
Kennel: Snyder's Kennel # of dogs: 24
Career Highlights: Leighton has competed in several local races including the 2022 Akiak Dash.
Sponsors: Donlin Gold and Akiachak Limited