Ryan Redington

Redington, 27, is a third generation Alaskan musher from Wasilla, Alaska. Redington’s grandfather, Joe Redington, Sr., is the Father of the Iditarod because he created the race in 1973 and has kept it going year after year. In 1999, Redington placed 1^st in the Jr. Iditarod. In the 2009 Iditarod, he placed 36^th after racing at an average speed of 3.50 mph for 12 days, 14 hours, 27 minutes, and 25 seconds. Redington has now completed three Iditarod races with his top finish being 18^th place. Currently, he owns and operates Callin’ Trail Kennel in Knik, Alaska with his wife Erin. When he is not mushing, Redington enjoys spending time with wife, Erin, and his daughter Raynee. He also enjoys trapping, hunting, and fishing.