2006 UP 200 Biographies
Prev | Musher Index | Next
Michael Bestgen
St. Cloud, MN, USA
Michael BestgenA veteran sled dog musher, Michael's day job is the sales manager for Miller Chevrolet. During the 2005 race, Michael's handler identified as Horny Dick (named for his hat), proclaimed it would be the year of the Bestgen. Michael finished with a respectable eleventh place. The name of his kennel is Fugarwe Kennel and is composed of Alaskan Huskies. Mike is married to Vicki, and has four children, and 3 grandchildren with one more on the way. Leading Mike's team will be Rhea, Bullet, Gus, Reebok.

Send Michael an e-mail at FUGARWEKENNELS@HOTMAIL.COM.
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.