Charlie is the son of 1994 U.P. 200 Champion Dennis Laboda. A mushing family, his brother Curt has run the U.P. 200 and is a former Humanitarian Award winner of this race. Charlie is 22 years old, single, and his hobbies include mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Leading for Charlie this year will be Miles & Page. His handler will be Scotty. Charlie says he mushes dogs because he has never known anything else.
Sponsors: Sponsor listing will be posted soon
UPSDA MISSION: To promote the sled dog sport, educate the public about sled dog activities, and sponsor a continuous, mid-distance sled dog race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.