16 — Dave Hochman, Carlowrie, Manitoba, Canada.
Age 59.
Dave saw his first sled dog races at the Festival Du Voyager in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1979. Afterwards, he convinced his mom to allow him three dogs, and that launched his mushing career. During the summer months, Dave is a provincial park maintenance worker. When not training sled dogs or working, he enjoys singing and playing in a band. Dave has two grown kids, Justin and Julie, and a wonderful partner, Janice, who is also his dog handler.
