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Meet the 2026
Mushers

Andy Heerschap

Nolalu, Ontario

 

My name is Andy Heerschap I am a musher from just north of the border in Nolalu Ontario. I am excited to return to the Beargrease with my team. I am excited to get another finish in one of the toughest races around and we will be ready. I enjoy this sport with my family and look forward to seeing friends at the race again this year. Hoping for some real winter temperatures and snow! My lead dogs will be Spruce, Cinder, Maple, Bud, Cedar and Copper. My favourite part of mushing is watching the team grow and developing a strong bond with my teammates.

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Paws on Patrol Racing

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Facebook: Paws on Patrol
Instagram: @pawsonpatrolmushing

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START RUNNING SLED DOGS AND HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED?

Met a girl (my Wife Rhonda) who was working as a Dog Sledding Guide.

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