Iditarod Musher Profile

Ryan Redington, 27, was born and raised in the Wasilla area. He's been mushing since "I could hang onto the sled," says Ryan. He ran two Jr. Iditarod's and many local mid distance races as well as the Iditarod. Ryan and his wife, Erin, own and operate an Iditarod racing kennel in Knik, Alaska. Ryan has a long family history in the Iditarod. His grandfather was the "Father of the Iditarod," Joe Redington, Sr. Ryan grew up watching his father and grandfather race in 33 combined Iditarods and knew it was something he wanted to do. He has now completed four Iditarods with his top finish being 18^th. Ryan and his wife, Erin, work for Alaska Excursions in Juneau, giving sled dog rides during the summer months. They have a kennel of over 40 dogs. Ryan has a daughter, Raynee, age seven. He enjoys trapping, hunting and fishing.