Photo courtesy of Bailey Vitello

Bailey Vitello is a second generation musher and has been running dogs since he was three years old. His father got into mushing just before he was born, and Bailey has been hooked from the very beginning. Hailing from Milan, New Hampshire, he has since competed in dog mushing races in the US, Canada, and France. He completed his first Iditarod in 2023, and has run the Copper 300 and the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge 300, among others. He loves to be on the runners of a sled, exploring with his team, and has received awards for exceptional sportsmanship and dog care. Experiencing the Kobuk 440 is something he’s wanted to do for a long time, and he is excited to have the opportunity to do so. He would like to thank his friends and family who have followed along on this awesome adventure.

Kennel: Team Bailey Handler: Brianna Blomgren Age: 25 Started Mushing: ~2000 Location: Milan, New Hampshire Number of Dogs: 12 Key Dogs: Taully and Senator Sponsors: Susan Chavez, Carla Powers, Lincoln Berube Other Races: La Grande Odyssee, Can Am Crown 100, Idaho Sled Dog Challenge 300, Race to the Sky 200, Can Am Crown 250, Copper Basin 300, Iditarod Awards: 2019 LGO Best Cared For Team, 2022 ISDC Sportsmanship Award