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Tyler Schmitt
ROAD TO THE
FUR RONDY
Rookie Musher • Alaska • 2027
Follow Tyler and his team as they train, prepare, and take on one of Alaska's legendary sled dog races.
ABOUT TYLER
A LOVE FOR DOGS, ADVENTURE & ALASKA
Tyler has called Alaska home since 2004 and has been part of the mushing world since 2015. After years of working alongside experienced mushers, managing a summer sled dog operation in Girdwood, and competing in his first races, he’s ready for his next challenge.
Now, Tyler is taking on the Fur Rondy as a rookie musher.
BUILT FOR SPEED, BORN TO RUN
MEET THE TEAM
Coming from Malo’s kennel in Québec, Canada, Tyler’s team is made up of experienced sprint sled dogs — canine athletes bred and trained for speed, endurance, and the excitement of the trail.
Together, Tyler and the team will take on their next challenge in Alaska: the Fur Rondy.
From Québec to Alaska. One team. Full speed ahead.
GOALS AND PREPARATION
Preparing for the Fur Rondy is about more than speed. Tyler’s focus will be on getting to know the team, building trust with the dogs, understanding how they work together, and preparing both musher and team for race day.
SMALL STEPS. FAST MILES. BIG GOALS
BUILD THE BOND — Develop trust and connection with the team.
LEARN THE TEAM — Understand each dog’s strengths and personality.
TRAIN SMART — Fine-tune speed, commands, and race strategy.
STAY HEALTHY — Keep the dogs happy, strong, and race-ready.
GAIN EXPERIENCE — Learn from every training run and every mile.
FINISH STRONG — Compete hard, enjoy the experience, and bring the team home proud.
RACE SCHEDULE
FUR RONDY 2027
OPEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLED DOG RACE
🐾 3 DAYS OF RACING
⚡ 26 MILES EACH DAY
🏁 78 TOTAL MILES
📍 DOWNTOWN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
📅 2027 DATES — COMING SOON
SUPPORT THE JOURNEY
Preparing for the Fur Rondy takes more than training. From dog care and nutrition to equipment, travel, and race preparation, every part of the journey matters.
Your support helps Tyler and the team get closer to the starting line — one dog, one mile, and one adventure at a time.
EVERY MILE TAKES A TEAM
POWERED BY AN INCREDIBLE TEAM
THANK YOU TO THOSE MAKING THIS JOURNEY POSSIBLE
A special thank you to Pike Dog Wellness for the incredible support and for helping make this dream possible; Malo Dogs for the amazing canine athletes joining Tyler on the trail; Redington Mushing for the experience, guidance, and continued support; and Alternative Alaska Adventures for proudly supporting the journey from the very beginning.