7 — Laura Bontrager from Newberry, Michigan.
Age 30.
Laura started running dogs 24 years ago with a 4H group started by Jan & Bob Shaw, and their kennel Arctic Wind Racing Sled Dogs. Jan and Bob became like grandparents, and she was fortunate to train and race at Arctic Wind competitively throughout high school and college. Laura now co-manages a kennel with Bruce Magnusson and gets to run the same trails she grew up on. “I’m looking forward to getting out on the trail and having fun with 16 of my best friends.”
