Peter Reuter was born to drive a dogsled. He started running dogs in 1985, in Crested Butte, Colorado, and hasn’t stopped since. He came up to Alaska from his home in the Adirondacks during the 2012 Iditarod season, searching for a handling gig that would let him race when he wasn’t helping out his musher. Mushing has been a hobby of his for two decades. Lately, he’s had the racing bug. Now, after years of experience, Pete is gearing up with his own dogs to hit the Iditarod trail.
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We invite you to meet part of his dog sledding team, the Barkeater Race Team! Each of these dogs are unique, and we invite you to take a closer look at some of the dogs that will take part in Alaskas biggest dog sledding race.
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MEET THE DOGS:
Koyuk is a compact, solid dog. He's only 5 years old but has already proven himself as an extremely capable leader.
8 year old brothers Vinny and Vandal are big, beautiful lead dogs who generate enough torque to power the team through deep snow and rugged terrain. They are a joy to work with.
8 year old brothers Vinny and Vandal are big, beautiful lead dogs who generate enough torque to power the team through deep snow and rugged terrain. They are a joy to work with.
3 year old McKinley is just coming into his own as an Iditarod dog. He's a shy dog with long legs and a beautiful gait that just eats up the miles
Pretty miss Raptor is entering her first racing season as a 2 year old. Her mind still wanders a bit but she will run in any position, including lead. She's a young dog with amazing potential.
Not quite 3, Whitehorse is the most energetic dog in the kennel. She ran her first Iditarod last year and has a very bright future as a long distance racing dog.
At the age of 11, Animal is a rock star in the sled dog universe. He's a sweet dog and a phenomenal leader who's run seven Iditarods.
Blue eyed Ermine is 6 years old. She is a leader who is all attitude and all business.
Brothers Falcon and Floyd are only 3 but are proving to be valuable members of the team. They are super versatile and exhibit the forward drive that dog mushers love.
7 year old Stormy is the stoic veteran in the yard. Steady and unflappable, he's a dog to rely on when conditions get dicey.
Brothers Falcon and Floyd are only 3 but are proving to be valuable members of the team. They are super versatile and exhibit the forward drive that dog mushers love.
Blackbeard is a main leader with a huge heart. At the age of 7, he's proven himself in multiple mid and long distance races throughout Alaska and Canada.