How did Anna Berington get into mushing?

How did Anna Berington get into mushing?

Anna started mushing when she was only nine years old. The twins have come a long way from mushing their pet dog in Wisconsin to giving tourists rides in the Sierra Nevada’s, to training with former champion Dean Osmar, and many mushing friends like Scott Janssen here in Alaska.

What does Anna Berington do for a living?

Anna Berington, 37, has been loving life in Alaska since 2007 racing sled dogs, commercial fishing, building and constructing homes, landscaping and competing in running races.

How many dogs does Anna Berington have?

The Beringtons made the decision to scratch due to a death in the family and for the good of their race team. Anna Berington had eight dogs in harness at the time she made the decision to scratch.

How long has Anna Berington been in the Iditarod?

After recovering from some injuries, Anna made her first appearance on the Iditarod trail in 2012. After working with a number of veteran mushers, Anna and Kristy officially established Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing as a stand-alone kennel located in Knik, Alaska.

Is Kristy Berington married?

Kristy Berington, 37, operates Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing with her twin sister Anna, and her husband, Andy Pohl in Knik, Alaska. Mushing dogs has become part of family life.

How many races has Kristy Berington won?

What do you feel are your biggest professional and personal accomplishments to date? Kristy: Completing 8 Iditarod, a Yukon Quest, winning two ultra marathons, marrying the man of my dreams, & finding my place in Alaska.

What is Kristy Berington bib number?

Iditarod 2021 start list released

When did Kristy Berington start racing?

2010
In the beginning of their Iditarod careers (Kristy ran her first in 2010, Anna followed in 2012, and they’ve been racing side by side ever since), the young twins stood out as an anomaly in the rugged, male-dominated world of sled dog racing.

Is Anna Berington a rookie?

Twenty eight year olds Kristy, an Iditarod veteran and Anna Berington, a rookie. There are a lot of variables that separate a winning team from one who just wants to finish the race.

Where is Kristy Berington from?

Port Wing, WI
Kristy Berington/Place of birth

How many mushers are in the Iditarod 2021?

46 mushers
46 mushers participated in the race including past winners and noted racers Aily Zirkle, Martin Buser, Dallas Seavey, Peter Kaiser, Joar Leifseth Ulsom, and Nicolas Petit….2021 Iditarod.

What position is Jessie Holmes in the 2021 Iditarod?

Jessie Holmes is 15th into Deshka – Iditarod. Jessie Holmes rounded out the top 15 to finish the 2021 Iditarod Dog Sled Race.