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2006 Iditarod » Mushers » Karen Ramstead

Karen Ramstead

Bib Number: 76
Hometown: Perryvale, AB , CANADA
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Biography

Karen Ramstead, 49, was born in Toronto, Ontario, and raised in Alberta. She began running dogs in the early 90’s after obtaining her first Siberian husky. She and Mark moved to Perryvale in 1998 for Mark’s job and so Karen could run dogs full time. She became interested in running the Iditarod after reading Libby Riddles’ book, “Race Across Alaska.” She’s run ten Iditarod’s and numerous mid distance races. She says, “This is just a part of who I am. I love this race.” “Our love for the breed has continued to grow and we now share our lives with over 50 purebred Siberian Huskies. Our team has set many ‘firsts’ for Canada – we are the first CKC registered team of Siberian Huskies to compete in and complete the Iditarod and many of our dogs are Canadian Kennel Club champions and group placers. I am continually inspired by the history, spirit, and presence of the purebred Siberian Husky.” She says her hobbies are photography, cycling and enjoying life!

Sponsors

Dawne Deeley
Cudos Rigs
Westlock Vet Clinic
Dr. Veronica Devall
Donna & Doug Finner
Morna Murray
Eagle Pack Pet Foods
Dogbooties.com

Jon Y& Jona Van Zyle
Jon & Jona Van Zyle
Jamie West
Harry Banks
The Morey Family of Perryvale
Harvey & Sylvia Ramstead of Calgary
Scott & Denise Linley of Farmington


2006 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/04 12:45:00 12
BLM 3/04 14:06:00 12 1h 21m
Willow 3/05 16:28:00 16 3/05 16:28:00 16 0h 0m 59
Yentna 3/05 20:41:00 16 3/05 22:00:00 16 1h 19m 4h 13m 10.67 45
Skwentna 3/06 00:49:00 16 3/06 07:58:00 16 7h 9m 2h 49m 12.07 34
Finger Lake 3/06 14:23:00 16 3/06 18:30:00 16 4h 7m 6h 25m 7.01 45
Rainy Pass 3/06 23:14:00 16 3/07 08:10:00 16 8h 56m 4h 44m 6.34 30
Rohn 3/07 12:16:00 16 3/07 16:22:00 16 4h 6m 4h 6m 11.71 48
Nikolai 3/08 08:05:00 16 3/08 14:15:00 14 6h 10m 15h 43m 5.92 93
McGrath 3/08 20:39:00 14 3/08 20:42:00 14 0h 3m 6h 24m 7.50 48
Takotna 3/08 23:28:00 14 3/10 00:01:00 14 24h 33m 2h 46m 8.31 ✔ 23
Ophir 3/10 02:52:00 14 3/10 06:00:00 14 3h 8m 2h 51m 13.33 ✔ 38
Cripple 3/10 20:35:00 14 3/11 05:18:00 14 8h 43m 14h 35m 4.11 ✔ 60
Ruby 3/11 19:35:00 14 3/12 04:14:00 13 8h 39m 14h 17m 7.84 ✔ ✔ 112
Galena 3/12 13:49:00 13 3/12 22:27:00 13 8h 38m 9h 35m 5.43 ✔ ✔ 52
Nulato 3/13 07:42:00 13 3/14 08:11:00 10 24h 29m 9h 15m 5.62 ✔ ✔ 52
Kaltag 3/14 14:09:00 10 3/14 20:08:00 10 5h 59m 5h 58m 7.04 ✔ ✔ 42
Unalakleet 3/15 13:18:00 10 3/15 19:02:00 10 5h 44m 17h 10m 5.24 ✔ ✔ 90
Shaktoolik 3/16 02:19:00 10 3/16 11:50:00 10 9h 31m 7h 17m 5.49 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/16 18:33:00 10 3/17 01:17:00 10 6h 44m 6h 43m 8.64 ✔ ✔ 58
Elim 3/17 08:36:00 10 3/17 14:44:00 10 6h 8m 7h 19m 6.56 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/18 14:04:00 10 3/18 22:06:00 10 8h 2m 23h 20m 1.97 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/19 06:31:00 10 3/19 06:32:00 10 0h 1m 8h 25m 6.53 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/19 09:56:52 10 3h 24m 6.47 ✔ ✔ 22