Connor grew up in Ontario, met sled dogs as a teenager, and never really looked back.
Life now is Yukon simple, long training runs, steady routines, and a kennel full of dogs that know his voice and trust his hand.
The motto on the yard feels right, live, train, explore, adventure.
It is not about fuss, it is about the work, day in, day out, with snow under the runners and a team that loves to move.
Connor first lined up as a rookie in 2024. He pushed on to Galena before choosing to scratch for the good of the team after nearly seven days on the trail. Tough choice, smart choice, the kind of lesson that makes better runs later.
In 2025 he came back and went the distance to Nome. That year brought a change to the early schedule, low snow meant the timed start shifted north to Fairbanks and the route followed the Interior. Connor kept it steady and brought the team home in 20th place with a total time of 13 days, 4 hours, 7 minutes, 47 seconds.
Iditarod results snapshot
| Status | Finish position | Total time | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Finished | 20th | 13 days, 4 hours, 7 minutes, 47 seconds | Timed start from Fairbanks due to low snow |
| 2024 | Scratched | — | 6 days, 19 hours, 45 minutes at time of scratch | Stopped in Galena for team care |
The plan is the classic flow, a lively ceremonial roll through Anchorage, the official restart in Willow, then the long push, Alaska Range, river miles, coast wind, and that finish arch in Nome. Weather will have its say, trail crews will adapt as needed, the job for a musher stays the same, look after the dogs, manage rest, keep moving with purpose.
Many of the dogs that reached Nome in 2025 are back in harness this winter with more confidence and a bigger toolbox.
Training miles in Carcross build tidy habits, clean camp routines, and calm starts. The target sits beyond a simple finish now, a push toward a stronger placing, and a clean run the dogs can enjoy.
Mushing shines when it stays grounded, one driver, one dog team, one long trail. Connor brings that feel, a quiet yard, a clear plan, and respect for the work. Fans in the Yukon, in Alaska, and far beyond will be watching those tracker dots in March, cheering the Feral Racing crew along the line.
