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Brent Sass

Bib Number: 50
Hometown: Eureka, Alaska
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Biography

Brent was born and raised in Minnesota, he moved to Alaska over 20 years ago. After falling in love with the trails of Eureka, AK, Brent took over a homestead established in the 70’s and where he has lived with his dogs since 2012. He is a three-time Yukon Quest (1000-mile) Champion (2015, 2019 and 2020) receiving the Vet’s Choice award for his dog care in 2015 and 2019. He is the Champion of the 50th running of the Iditarod (2022)!

Mushing is a way of life for Brent – it gives him a chance to get out and explore Alaska, but most importantly it is all about the dogs and the relationship he has with each and every one of them. Getting to know each dog’s behavior and personality is what makes dog mushing such an adventure. Every day is exciting, whether it is traveling on a new trail or learning something new about the dogs. Living his dream as well as setting and accomplishing goals is what drives Brent every day, along with all of his incredible fan support.

SPONSORS:

ManMat
Dogbooties.com
Mainscape
Wintergreen Northern Wear
Joanne McCrea, DVM
Big Dans Pet Food
Lobbens
Horst Expediting
Dog Sponsors
Checkpoint Sponsors
Family and Friends

Sponsors

Dog Paddle Designs
Horst Expediting and Remote Operations
Arctic Circle Photography
2012 Dog Sponsors
Alaska RV Tours
C-Drive Computers
Fairbanks Oral Surgery
Joe Vargas DDS
Ryan Hughes
New Haven Communities
Lend Lease
Mainscape

Exclusive Automotive
Kurt Wold
Ed & Willow Salter
Joee & Pam Redington
Joe Hardenbrook (food) and Anna Sorenson (food)
Sass Construction
Mark & Chris Sass
Front Step Marketing
Arctic Carts LLC
Trail Breaker Kennel
IceArmer
North Country Alpacas

Awards

Rookie of the Year — Sponsored by Jerry Austin

2012 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/03 11:45:00 12
Willow 3/04 15:36:00 16
Yentna Station 3/04 19:44:00 16 3/04 19:49:00 16 0h 5m 4h 8m 10.16 42
Skwentna 3/04 22:50:00 16 3/04 22:55:00 16 0h 5m 3h 1m 9.94 30
Finger Lake 3/05 09:22:00 16 3/05 11:25:00 16 2h 3m 10h 27m 3.83 40
Rainy Pass 3/05 14:45:00 16 3/05 18:11:00 15 3h 26m 3h 20m 9.00 30
Rohn 3/05 22:18:00 15 3/05 22:33:00 15 0h 15m 4h 7m 8.50 35
Nikolai 3/06 13:00:00 15 3/06 18:16:00 15 5h 16m 14h 27m 5.19 75
McGrath 3/07 01:22:00 15 3/07 01:25:00 15 0h 3m 7h 6m 6.76 48
Takotna 3/07 04:27:00 15 3/08 05:01:00 15 24h 34m 3h 2m 5.93 ✔ 18
Ophir 3/08 07:49:00 15 3/08 07:53:00 15 0h 4m 2h 48m 8.21 ✔ 23
Cripple 3/08 21:10:00 15 3/09 03:51:00 14 6h 41m 13h 17m 5.50 ✔ 73
Ruby 3/09 14:24:00 14 3/09 22:24:00 14 8h 0m 10h 33m 6.64 ✔ ✔ 70
Galena 3/10 04:33:00 14 3/10 08:24:00 14 3h 51m 6h 9m 8.13 ✔ ✔ 50
Nulato 3/10 14:52:00 14 3/10 19:27:00 14 4h 35m 6h 28m 5.72 ✔ ✔ 37
Kaltag 3/11 00:08:00 14 3/11 06:32:00 13 5h 24m 4h 41m 10.04 ✔ ✔ 47
Unalakleet 3/11 18:25:00 13 3/12 01:42:00 13 7h 17m 11h 53m 7.15 ✔ ✔ 85
Shaktoolik 3/12 07:28:00 13 3/12 09:40:00 13 2h 12m 5h 46m 6.94 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/12 17:26:00 13 3/12 22:31:00 13 5h 5m 7h 46m 6.44 ✔ ✔ 50
Elim 3/13 05:37:00 13 3/13 09:01:00 13 3h 24m 7h 6m 6.76 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/13 16:14:00 13 3/14 00:14:00 13 8h 0m 7h 13m 6.37 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/14 07:46:00 13 3/14 07:48:00 13 0h 2m 7h 32m 7.30 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/14 11:25:25 13 3h 37m 6.08 ✔ ✔ 22