About Braxton Peterson

Braxton grew up in Kasilof, Alaska after moving there when he was 8 years old. He attended Skyview High School from 2001 to 2005. After high school he has split his time between commercial fishing in summer and working as a handler for professional mushers in winter. Most recently a handler for the Mackey Comeback Kennel.

Braxton is learning a lot from Lance, and is looking forward to earning his own success in the sled dog racing world.

In 2007 he placed 10th in his first two professional races, the grueling Cooper Basin 300 and Gin Gin 200.

Wanting to pursue mushing beyond the cold weather months, Braxton took a position this last summer giving sled dog tours in Seward with 2004 Iditarod champion Mitch Seavey.

Interview with Braxton after the
2009 Copper Basin
7th place