This will be Trace's first Challenge, but not quite his first race...he came third in his first race in Idaho. He has spent summer seasons on the Denver Glacier, Alaska, living in the Skagway area. Originally from San Angelo in Texas, Trace has also been training with Clayton Perry in the run up to this years race. When not running dogs, Trace loves snowboarding, climbing and hiking.

Race: 8 Dog
Home location: San Angelo TX, USA
Occupation: Guide
Kennel: TSA Kennels
Interests hobbies: Rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking
Mushing years: 1+
Mushing experience: A summer season on the Denver Glacier in Skagway Alaska and training with Clayton Perry is my only experience. I got 3rd place In my first stage race in Idaho