My name is Mark Walker and I live in Willow, AK. I was born with two Congenital Heart Defects(CHD), and I experienced 3 childhood cardiac operations, including open-heart surgery at 17. I am also a professional dog musher, qualified, and working towards running the 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

I have raced and trained competitive sled dogs now for 20 years, but I did not grow up around dogs of any kind in West Lafayette, Indiana. My partner Misty Rehder and I, operate Walker’s Wild Ride, our kennel of 28 elite canine athletes. Our mission at WWR is to connect kids, and adults, facing a Congenital Heart Defect, with Alaska and a dog mushing excursion.

I hope sharing my Wild Ride on and off the trail, demonstrates that it's more than possible to live an active life with a heart condition. We are grateful for your support, and Happy Trails!

*Sponsors are invited to visit us in Alaska for a dog mushing adventure of their own.

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