NICK TURNMAN
Team Turman — TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA
Nick and his wife, Joy, run a small kennel near Two Harbors, where their shared love of sled dogs has been a family tradition for decades. For over 30 years, they’ve trained and raced together—competing in events like the John Beargrease, Northern Pines, and the Klondike. Along the way, they’ve introduced countless nieces, nephews, and grandchildren to the sport, passing on their passion for mushing and the outdoors. A seasoned Klondike racer (2020, 2022, and 2023), Nick returns to the trails this year with his trusted lead dog, Burt. When he’s not running dogs, you’ll often find him kayaking on the waters of Lake Superior.