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Meet the 2023
Mushers

Nick Vigilante

Ely, MN
 

Grew up in Pittsburgh, but moved to Ely full time in 2013. I first got on the runners when I was 18 years old and have loved it ever since. I’m excited to be running Nathan’s puppy team again this year.

KENNEL NAME


Schroeder Mushing

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

I was 18 when I first got on the runners. I worked at Northern Tier High Adventure Base and started mushing there.

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