Went to Nome with James Volek as a yearling. Ran in Martin’s 2015 Kusko team. 25 juillet, 22:00 . He regards his racers as true competitive athletes and prides his team on their longevity and spirit of competition. Brother is Roll. It's sure to get your group motivated. 4 year old male. Martin is currently the musher with the most consecutive Iditarod finishes, 33 races completed in row, 35 total finishes. Has won a couple of Kusko 300 races. 6 year old male Super leader and lover boy. One of the Seattle themed litter. Young leader. Mitch Seavey . Good ole boy, finished a dozen major races, always there when you need him. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented 5 time Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award winner. However, he really acts like a Chief. Follows brother Boo's every moves. Great leader. Meet the newest stars of Happy Trails Kennels: The 2013 Iditarod Team! Martin is on the Board of Directors of the Blood Bank of Alaska and has donated over 11 gallons of blood! Créer un compte. 3 year old male. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel. Light footed and fast. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented 5 time Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award winner. His only quirk is that he doesn’t really care for children. The tour begins with a DVD trip from Anchorage to Nome narrated by Buser and includes his unique anecdotal stories gathered over 33 Iditarods. Salem X Lucillia What she lacks in size, she makes up in drive. 4 year old male. First two years he ran quite wide but has learned to run more in the team. Middle school flirty boy. Has piercing eyes that seem to indicate that he’s really thinking about what he sees. Went to Nome with Martin last year and with James Volek as a yearling. Driving directions: From Anchorage: North on Hwy 1 (Glenn Highway) Hwy 1 turns into Hwy 3 (Parks Highway ) Go through Wasilla Turn left on Big Lake road at mile 52 Go 3 ¼ miles on Big Lake road … Box 520997 Big Lake, Alaska USA 99652. Dislocated a toe early on in the season so didn’t race. SP Kennel - Aliy Zirkle and Allen Moore. Leaps in your face from standing still to five feet in the air to bump noses. 2008 Iditarod finisher with yearling team. Very unique looks. This kennel is owned by Martin Buser, a renowned dog musher who has competed in the Iditarod dozens of times and has even taken first place several times - how cool?! Battle Axe with an amazing ability to work through aches and pains. From the power tools litter;  brother, Drill Bit, is racing in Bethel. Rambunctious and just lovin life. So when tours come in the summer, we just turn him loose and he steers clear of any attempt at being petted. Grabs things out of people’s pockets in a game of “catch me if you can.”  In his full prime right now, totally trained up and ready to go. Liter theme is a friend’s cousins. 2 110 en parlent. 2007 Kusko 300 champ, 2007 Kobuk 440 champ Our guide (Michael) did a phenomenal job driving the dog sled and answering mine and my friend’s many questions. The final 16 are sometimes chosen as late as the night before the race start. From genetics to training and can he win again Martin is very revealing in this conversation. One of the "L" litter (names that begin with L). 4 year old female. Can run in lead but doesn’t excel there. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented 5 time Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award winner. Left handed and has to have special harness. Poster child for sled dogs everywhere - he has the look and is as cool as Clint Eastwood, never dropped from a race in 3 years. Gets overshadowed by his boisterous brother Payton. Has dominating energy. The tour begins with a DVD trip from Anchorage to Nome narrated by Buser and includes his unique anecdotal stories gathered over 33 Iditarods. The tour begins with a DVD trip from Anchorage to Nome narrated by Buser and includes his unique anecdotal stories gathered over 33 Iditarods. We like to go into the race a little heavy. Been on the team for a few years but have found a spot on the team where she excels– left wheel. Screaming to go most all the time. Big, strong, redhaired, successful - notice any similarities. Équipe sportive professionnelle. Connexion. Yep, Rock & Roll theme, the only two in that litter. The Iditarod. On the job 24/7. Informations de compte oubliées ? Calvin X Pearl Wild and Free Mushing. One of the fruit litter. Voir plus de contenu de Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel sur Facebook. ou. Calvin X Kira "BooBoo" is best known as the police chief, would clearly be in charge if humans disappeared. The Iditarod. Squid Acres Kennel. 2,222 talking about this. Go Hawks! He's a compelling presence, and his presentations are inspiring, motivational, educational and fun. 2007 Kusko 300 QUEEN and champ Was in Rohn’s 2nd place 2015 Kusko team and has been in most all of my previous races. The "Man," powerful and commanding, thrives in single lead, loud and boisterous, at the same time cuddly and kind. A little growly with the other boys sometimes but he loves being petted. Like the kid whose name never gets called in class because he’s always doing what he is supposed to. GunStart Anchorage 99515 . Nikolai currently resides in Seattle. Visitors are offered a glimpse of a mock-up of the Cripple Checkpoint complete with campfire and wall tent. • “You’re Only As Fast As Your Slowest Dog: Elevating the Entire Team for Maximum Performance” The tour begins with a DVD trip from Anchorage to Nome narrated by Buser and … Seems to get herself pregnant during racing season, oops. © Iditarod Trail Committee - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Volunteer Registration Form – Start, Restart, Trail, Other, Volunteer Registration Form – Finish/Nome. Has a chip on his shoulder with his brother Seattle, his littermate, as they continue to vie for top dog. Voracious eater. Welcome to Happy Trails Kennels, the home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his family. Wolfy X K2 Great little cheerleader that contributes to the team by working hard. Voracious eater. He is big, tall, hairy, happy, handsome and smooth. She loved meeting Martin again and he was so good to bring her some puppies to fall in love with. Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed. The “go to” guy from last year, drug me through the 2014 storm. He came to Alaska in 1979 to enhance his knowledge of care and training of sled dogs. Mental toughness of a Samuri warrior. On Rohn’s 2nd place 2015 Kusko 300  team. One of the fruit litter. Wolfy X Kira 19 K J’aime. Identical twin of Caribou, the two boys even have their own twin language. He ran the Knik 200 and did very well. • “Travelogue Alaska: Negotiating 1000+ miles with a Dog Team”, “Work Hard, Never Quit, the Mantra for Life in the Last Frontier(or anywhere else for that matter)”. Traveled on the Iditarod Trail as a yearling with James Volek. Old time sage and getting assertive. Light footed, fluid, smooth, little male. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel, Big Lake (Alaska). Martin will once again embark upon the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, 2021, marking his 38th entry!!!! Is always under the radar since he’s so consistent. 5 year old male. The award was named for the most famous Alaskan musher who ran the longest and most dangerous stretch of the 1925, 674-mile diphtheria serum run from Nenana to Nome, which saved hundreds of lives. ou. Informations de compte oubliées ? Leader in training, 6 year old male One of the Seattle themed litter, along with Seattle, Ivar and Alki. 2007 Kobuk 440 champ Large deck, grill available; Common living room with DVD/TV; Fire pit; High speed internet access; Location Conveniently Located Near Mile 52 of the Parks Hwy (Alaska Hwy 3) Mile 4.5 West Lakes Blvd, 19391 West Lakes Big Lake, Alaska 99652. She’s tall but light on her feet. Happy Trails/Happy Forever Lis ️ Wyatt. Strong, long legged, no-nonsense, fast, good eater. Presently she is sporting a choppy haircut compliments of her neighbor Doc. Salem X Lucillia Growing up to be a contender, leading and listening keenly. Spin doctor of harnesses and ganglines. A quiet force. Leader, 3 year old male Tough, quiet, a bit reserved, no-nonsense. WHO do you think will make the team???? Besides Martin's race team, Happy Trails Kennel is being represented in Sean Williams' team. Burkeshore Marina. Friendly, aerobatic tornado. Voir plus de contenu de Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel sur Facebook. Went to Nome with James Volek as a yearling. 2009 4th place Yukon Quest 4 year old male. Cousins litter. Notes to Merchant. He was originally named Martin, one of the Buser boys that were pups at the dog camp in Jumeau . Very loving momma dog  who never minded people petting her pups. Informations de compte oubliées ? Almost overlooked as a girl since she’s such a big girl. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel . He could lead in a pinch but is more comfortable as a hard working team dog. So now Rock is Rocky and Doc is DocDoc. Athlète. On a daily basis, we are amazed by the stamina, loyalty, honesty, and joy of our dogs. That’s his way of giving you a high five! Very smooth trotting dog. House Amenities. Athletic like his namesake. Nearby gyms & sports facilities. Leader, 6 year old male Wolfy X Daisy 2007 Kusko 300 champ On Rohn’s 2015 Kusko 300 team. Went on Iditarod with James Volek as a yearling. Some of his kids will be running Iditarod in Rohn’s team. Leader, 4 year old male Martin Buser and Family Welcome to Happy Trails Kennels, the home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and family. 2nd place Kusko 300, 2007 Kobuk 440 champ Sweet little leader. Father to several young dogs that will be going to Nome with Rohn this year. Tis the season. Hopefully he will be passing on his leadership skills to the next genteration. BEST HEART ever, as stated by the ECG team. 2008 Iditarod finisher in yearling team Very gentle little dog. He then turned around in Nome and made the trip from Nome to Big Lake with his family by snowmachine. 25 septembre, 10:28. While he and Kathy moved into the retirement home that Martin built, they are still working on finishing all the details, your typical Alaskan self built home that is never quite finished. 19K likes. Check out some photos and video of some recent appearances, and get in touch so we can talk about how Martin can make your group's next meeting more exciting! Named after one of the Greek heroes and like that hero, uses his wits when strength doesn't suffice. She likes to run best in the middle of the team. Martin is an honorary member of Rotary. Middle of the team dog, not ready to lead. Went to Nome as a yearling with James Volek. Get directions. Tinyest dog in the team, petite black smooth mover. In doing so the wheel dogs help turn the sled away from obstacles. The kennel sweetheart with clingy hugs for everyone. Big Lake Boat Rentals 99652 . Spring loaded! He is always involved with some project around the kennel or house. Martin runs the race each year with his dogs to test the success of their breeding, training and physical endurance. Leader to the MAX. Superb leader. She eats well, sleeps well, experienced and went with me last year. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel, Big Lake (Alaska). Throw back to the freckled dogs of the early 80’s. In the summer, Martin and his family give tours of their working kennel. The video now includes insight into life with sled dogs. We are featuring the dogs that may be in Martin's RACE team. Litter theme - CARS (the movie) named by Mike Miller. Quiet for the most part until he gets hooked up then he’s exuberant to get going. Enjoys eating. 5 year old female. Mobile App © Iditarod Trail Committee - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization April 15 - NENA/APCO Joint Pacific Chapter, Honolulu Hawaii, April 11 - Huffman Elementary, Idit-a-Read Award Presentation, Anchorage, AK. She has puppies going with Rohn to Nome. He began working and training with long-time Alaskan mushers Earl and Natalie Norris and ran his first Iditarod in 1980. Reckless driver in the form of a canine plowtruck. Both parents are Iditarod record holders for the fastest time to Nome. He will be the biggest dog in the team. 1.5 hours to Anchorage or Talkeetna; … Great kisser. Fluid, shiny, sleek and fast. Low key - LEADER, 3 year old male Leader, 6 year old male As a tribute to his treatment of his racers, Martin was awarded the coveted Leonhard Seppala Award an unprecedented five times, in 1988, 1993,1995, 1997 and again in 2014 for the most humanitarian care of his dogs. Wolfy X Daisy SOKKA The views were … It was the first time he ever got tired and he realizes now that after every run there is a rest. Martin is on the Board of Directors of the Blood Bank of Alaska and has donated over 11 gallons of blood! Went to Nome as a yearling with Matt Failor. She’s a “hard keeper” meaning she eats enough to be athletic but not enough to be on the fat side. Had a little toenail injury but he’s not deterred in his enthusiasm. SP Kennel - Aliy Zirkle and Allen Moore . Physical Address: 19391 West Lakes Blvd. She’s a good little leader, one of the smoothest gaited dogs we have. One of the few dogs we acquired from another kennel. Extremely left handed. If ordering a DOG MAN BOOK, let us know in the … 4 year old female. A good wheel dog is defined by a dog that can swing under the gangline in tight turns then swing back under the line to their respective side. He can run anywhere in the team. Long legged, horse like hard working machine. Went to Nome as a yearling with James Volek. Hard worker and great eater. 3-year-old male. Gifted athlete , superbly friendly and gets along with all the other dogs and tourists. Martin Buser At Happy Trails Kennel. One person dog – meaning he responds extremely well to me. Plus tard. Pages connexes. Email: martin@buserdog.com. Connexion. Tough loveable tank. Four-Time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser appears regularly at schools, charities and corporate retreats. Went to Nome as a yearling with Matt Failor. Still shy to strangers. 2009 Kusko 300 2nd place, 2009 4th place Yukon Quest Has been in my “A” team for three years. Loves being petted and hugged. Reach us by US Mail: P.O. Voir plus de contenu de Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel sur Facebook. While the race is always the final exam, the year round interaction and relationship with the dogs is the most valuable aspect of this lifestyle. Born in Winterthur, Switzerland in 1958, Martin became fascinated with sled dogs while still a teen. 2007 Kusko 300 & Kobuk 440 champ 5 year old male. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel. Went to Nome with Magnus Kaltenborn as a two year old as he was a late bloomer. 2009 Yukon Quest 4th place She’s a lover girl and likes to share my sleeping bag when we are camping. Long slender body but stout at the same time. He’s the delivery man. Integrating with the big boys and holding his own. 4 year old male. Great Holiday Campgrounds 16905 Northshore Drive . Modified Tours for our Unique Summer of 2020. 2008 Iditarod 5th place Leader, 4 year old male For nine years, Martin’s 2002 team held the record for the Fastest Iditarod by completing the race in 8 days, 22 hours, 46 minutes and 2 seconds. Melchior X Pearl Pages connexes. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented 5 time Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award winner. He’s rather shy and submissive, like me haha, but he excels in harness. On my Kusko 300 team. Inca X Luna Takes directional commands in a split second. Créer un compte. Girl next door. 18 of our canine athletes relocated to Sean's home in Chugiak in early September and he has been surrogate Dad, trainer, and caretaker. Friendly, happy. In the summer, Martin and his family give tours of their working kennel. 5 year old male. Added to the kennel last year and has integrated into the kennel amazingly well. Trouble free and happy. Martin Buser is wonderful and he loves his family and dogs. Athlète. Happy, calm, quiet - a workhorse who just does his job in the team. Martin is on the Board of Directors of the Blood Bank of Alaska and has donated over 11 gallons of blood! Some titles include: We welcome guests from all over the world to visit us, our training facility, kennel, to meet the athletes and of course the stars of Happy Trails, the dogs. He is a four time Iditarod champion winning the race 1992, 1994, 1997 and 2002. Logan X Ontario Kusko 2015, 2ndplace. Lives life on her own terms no matter how many boys are on the team. 1,953 talking about this. He just sees it as a sign of affection but it can be really painful in the chin. Looks at food and gains weight, lovey dovey. Future leader; does lead now but needs some time to be a super leader. Likes to pace. Leave a Message at 907.892.7899. Jun 10, 2020 . Mile by Mile: Martin Buser’s Iditarod is a newly revised video. Sharp on commands. Plus tard. Went on Iditarod with James Volek as a yearling. Publication récente de la Page. Solid feet and has the body and head to make a perfect working dog. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented 5 time Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award winner. Ultra smooth gait. Inca X Luna In Rohns’s second place 2015 Kusko 300 team. Brother to Rock and they run side by side much of the time. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel. Find the perfect martin buser kennel stock photo. ou. 5 year old female The book is available at our online store at www.buserdog.com. Kusko 2015 2nd place. Author Brian Jacques went on a ride with Martin and the team many years ago and described the dogs as “eternal children.” We couldn’t agree more. Loves only Martin. One of the MAIN MEN and a quick command leader. In Rohn’s 2nd place 2015 Kusko 300 team. Another one with piercing blue eyes. Créer un compte. Organisation à but non lucratif. • “Capitalizing on Extreme Challenges” Alaska Ice Racers North Shore . He’s rather shy and submissive, like me haha, but he excels in harness. Alaska Sailing Club Mile 8.2 South Big Lake Road . So Alki and Pineapple are moving up the ranks. Long haired all star. Crazy in a good way. Litter theme – Avatar: Last of the Airbenders (Aang, Zuko, Mei, Toph are siblings.) Kusko 2014 6th place. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Martin published DOG MAN: Chronicles of an Iditarod Champion in March 2015. photo by Joy Berger. Martin Buser and Family. Seattle litter theme. Unassuming. He’s a great lead dog but doesn’t line the team out at rest stops. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel LLC PO Box 520997, 19391 West Lakes Blvd. Experienced, clench player, can run in any position. Well built. Went to Nome as a yearling with Matt Failor, who has his sisters Kinely and Piper. He looks like a porpoise in deep snow when I ask him to get off the trail to snack team or to take a rest break. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented 5 time Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award winner. Piercing blue eyes. In the summer, Martin and his family give tours of their working kennel. She’s one of the only girls vying for a spot on the main race team. Otherwise extremely happy go lucky. 2008 Kusko 300 4th place In the summer, Martin and his family give tours of their working kennel. Plus tard. He could lead in a pinch but is more comfortable as a hard working team dog. Leader but only with his brother, Caribou. 5 year old male. Squeaks with joy. He likes to wander back into the team, which results in quite a tangle. Could be a main leader during the second half of the 2015 Iditarod. Ideal size – 56 pounds. My main girls from the past, Rosie and Lindsay Vonn, just aren’t 100 %. Perfect size, about 60 pounds with really stable feet. Their sons, Nikolai and Rohn, both named after Iditarod checkpoints, have been involved with dogs at various times in their lives. Leader. It is our good fortune to be able to take care of them. Oldies but goodies can do it – just like me!! Was in Elliot Anderson’s Iditarod team as a yearling. Lance X Corporal Non flashy, hard worker. Went on Iditarod with James Volek as a yearling. Martin is a 4 time Iditarod Champion and unprecedented … Leader, 4 year old male My 89.5 year mom was with me and she had been there 2 years prior too. With a combined 54 years on the trail, Jeff’s photos and Martin’s trail stories make it possible for you to “be there” on the back of the sled! Then they look like they got a haircut from a five year old. He is sort of spring-loaded and can easily head-butt a person when he jumps up to visit with you. Glimpse the workings of 4 time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel Operation. Fluid mover. Loud, fast, happy and playful. 3862 old yacht club rd . Cannot and will not run on the right. Smooth and fluid gait. Very sweet girl, like her mother Lindsey Vonn. When she’s getting ready to go, she stomps her two front feet up and down in unison. Read more. 5 year old male. Can be boisterous when hooking the team up - a little mouthy to his neighbors. 6 year old male  Veterinary and dog care topics are discussed and of course, there’s the cuddling of puppies. Organisation à but non lucratif. Posted by Greg Heister Date: December 25, 2020 3:01 pm. The tour ends with a riotous symphony of dogs barking as a team is hooked up and taken on a demo run to show folks the dogs in action. LANCE MACKEY's Comeback Kennel. Loves to jump up and hug visitors in the tourist season. Gentle veteran of many races. Alaska Arms, L.L.C. Never falters. We miss our Visitors. Went to Nome as a yearling with Matt Failor. Lance X Corporal Enthusiastic and very athletic. Équipe sportive professionnelle. Fast and light footed. Still young and learning. 5 year old male In partnership with Jeff Schultz and Sprocketheads, LLC and Little Frog Video, a unique journey from Anchorage to Nome with some of the most spectacular imagines ever assembled in a DVD was created. Good spirited, aggressive kisser, likes hugs. 2007 Iditarod 4th place 19 k mentions J’aime. Loverboy leader. Little probem now because Rock and Doc’s names sound so similar. Gets along well with his teammates. Martin tailors motivational speeches on many topics to large and small audiences in and outside Alaska. Sometimes thinks the bushes are planted along the trail for him to mark his territory. Martin and wife Kathy Chapoton, a retired teacher, reside in Big Lake, Alaska, where the family owns and manages Happy Trails Kennel. Big Lake, Alaska 99652, US martin@buserdog.com. Ideally built dog, 60 pounds, long legs, long body and great angulation – big shoulder blades, long humorous bone, sloping croup in rear and well-placed hocks. Eats well but stays trim. He was originally named Martin, one of the Buser boys that were pups at the dog camp in Jumeau. Seems to have a permanent smile. We welcome guests from all over the world to visit us at our training facility and kennel, and of course, to meet the athletes - the stars of Happy Trails - the dogs! Smallish male. She’s a meat eater and likes to be hand fed the tastiest treats and snacks. 5 year old male. Inca X Luna 5 year old male. 4 year old female who is really coming into her own this year. The October morning was crisp and it was a great time to chat with this mountain of sled dog knowledge. Oldest boy on the team. Loves to chew on dogs around him and they think it’s a little like getting a massage. 2,424 talking about this. Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel, Big Lake, AK. Weird footed – needs medium sized booties on her front legs and small booties on her back legs. Has won a couple of Kusko 300 races. Named for the amazing Lance Armstrong, it's really not about the bike..... or the sled. She ROCKS! Équipe sportive. She was bred by speed musher James Wheeler. He is extremely determined.. Équipe sportive. Following Martin’s 2002 Iditarod victory, the process for his becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States was completed under the burled monument. Her puppies are 8 months old now and look dissimilar to many of our current dogs, much more houndy and freckled. He’s given name was really Chief Seattle but Chief sounds too much like gee (right turn command)  so we shortened his name to Seattle. Leader with a capital "L", Wolfy X Kira Led the team for a bit on the 2014 Kusko 300 with me. Looks like a bird dog. The Closer, super tough and finishes whatever he starts, as constant as his namesake constellation always visible in the Alaskan winter sky. Martin was inducted into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame this past April (2017). Went to Nome with Matt Failor as a yearling. She and Pineapple are the two smallest dogs weighing in at 38 pounds. He had much knowledge to share as he has also competed in the Iditarod several times! Wild and Free Mushing. Connexion. 8 year old male. If he’d gain weight he’d be a shoe in. But probably one of the most photographed dogs in Alaska as he woos toursits by gently putting his paw on their shoulder and looks adoringly into their eyes. 4 year old female. One of the fruit litter, along with Banana and Peach, also being considered for the 2015 team. We are optimistic that the Summer of 2021 will be busy and we look forward to sharing with our visitors our unique lifestyle -with the most incredible athletes on the planet!!! Happy with a smirky smile. No need to register, buy now! Leader & Driver, 4 year old female We went out on a training run with Martin at his Kennel in Big Lake, Alaska. 5 year old male Grew up on the Kusko 300 this year in Martin’s team. He got time off,  laser treatment, and lots of attention from staff at Big Lake Animal Hospital. 2007 Kobuk 440 champ. Excited and bossy. Keeping her in protective custody this year. He is a down to earth person and you can't leave here without feeling like you understand his passion for the Iditarod or his kennel. Upon completion of the 2005 Iditarod after a woodworking accident 4 days prior to the race start resulting in the amputation of a part of his finger; he was awarded both the Sportsmanship and Most Inspirational Awards by his fellow mushers. One of the crazy ones. Leader, 7 year old male Friendly spectators beware! Rohn completed three Iditarods, his first Iditarod in 2008, as a senior in high school.