by Todd Brassard ; Friday, December 21, 2018
Sharon Nelson-Curtice has been involved in the world of sled dogs for
over 20 years. She has owned her own dogs for the past 17 years. Sharon
has experienced great success running short-mid to mid-distances races
in the Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota regions.
As a young
girl, Sharon's dream was to have her own sled dog kennel and she made
her first steps towards that dream by getting involved with the first UP
200 race. To her delight, Sharon became involved with a sled dog
kennel and began racing teams. Three years after starting her
involvement with the UP 200 and pulling her husband Pete into the sport,
she own her own kennel, her dream had come true.
Sharon went on
to have a very competitive kennel taking her share of first place prizes
competing in the Tahquamenon, Midnight Run, Apostle Islands and
Pellston Icebox. She also placed 2nd in the Beargrease 150, 5th in the
UP 200, along with many other top finishes in her carrier. Although Sharon
is no longer racing competitively, she still keeps a handful of dogs
that keep her life and her children busy. Sharon works as a physical
therapist assistant in addition to home schooling her three children.
Sharon
was invited by the CopperDog 150 in 2009 to be a Race Judge at their
first race. She was invited back in 2010. Sharon serves double duty at
the CopperDog 150, working as both race judge and teacher, sharing her
knowledge, experience and insight with CopperDog 150 planners,
officials, and volunteers. Sharon's warm and friendly personality, keen
insight, and calming disposition during hectic situations makes Sharon
an ideal Race Judge for the CopperDog 150.
Sharon looks
forward each year to judging at the CopperDog 150, spending time with
good friends, and working for a great, fun race organization.