DAN KIRKUP

MUSHERS BIO
Home location: Saskatoon, SK
Occupation: Glass Fabricator
Kennel: Battle River Kennel
Interests/hobbies: Spending time outdoors with my dogs, Wood working when I can find the time
Mushing years: 3
Mushing experience: Torch River Run 2023 & 2024, Canadian Challenge 2024, Underdog 2024

In only his third year of mushing and competing, Dan is stepping up to our longer distance race for the first time. His racing pedigree so far has been at the Challenge in 2024, the Torch River in '23 and '24, and the Underdog 100 in 2024.
Based in Saskatoon, and working as a Glass Fabricator, somehow Dan finds the time to commit most of his life to his dogs, and to volunteering for the Challenge. As a Board Member for the race, Trail Crew Boss, Sponsor cheerleader, Checkpoint cook, Podcast host, and king of spreadsheets, Dan describes his interests as 'spending time outdoors with my dogs and woodworking when I can find the time'.
We're excited to see Dan back for the Challenge 2025, and can't wait to see his dogs back in action.