Laura finished her "Rookie" Iditarod 2008 in 64th place with 12 very Happy and Healthy Dogs!
Laura was the 654th person to ever finish the Iditarod, the 93rd woman and the FIRST from Washingtion State!
Photo by Richard Chaffee
Laura Daugereau is Now signed up for the 2009 Iditarod
"For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for the outdoors and a love of animals. The old ways of living off of the land have been a constant source of intrigue; man fighting to survive through whatever obstacles come his way. Dog sledding is a combination of all of these things. It's just you and the team of dogs you've trained versus the elements of nature! An understood exchange is made between you and your dogs; they trust you to keep them safe and make good decisions, and you trust them to get you through the mountains and back to safety. There is not a thing in the world that compares to running through the cold dark night and seeing the sun rise and shine off the backs of sixteen of your best friends while silently moving down the trail the same way that their ancestors have done for hundreds of years!"~Laura
Laura Daugereau is a sled dog trainer and race driver from, Port Gamble, Washington, that takes great pride in giving the best care and love to each of the dogs she works with. Laura has received multiple "Best Kept Team" awards across the states over her 14 year career. The "Best Kept Team" award is voted on by the veternarians, not only on the dogs' well being during the race, but also the attention to every detail of the dogs' health and happiness back at the kennel. This is a prestigious award in the mushing community. She believes in good sportsmanship and promoting the sport and lifestyle of dog sledding wherever she goes. She has also received several "Sportsmanship" and "Most Inspirational Musher" awards over the years!