Meet the 2025
Mushers

Haleigh Bonk

Monroe, MI

I started mushing through the Mushing Club at Michigan Tech, and I quickly found my passion. I recently did glacier tours in Alaska under Mitch Seavey, and I am now managing a kennel

kennel name

Otter River Sled Dog Training Center and Wilderness Adventures

website & social media

themushingclub.com

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

I found my passion running dogs when I adopted my first Alaskan Husky, Balto. Our 2-mile bikejor runs quickly evolved into full-fledged mid distance mushing as we discovered our love for the sport together.

Meet the 2025Mushers