Iditarod Musher Profile

Wattie McDonald, 44, was born and raised in Scotland. "I began with our first Siberian husky in 1999 and quickly became addicted to sled dog racing. After dreaming of Iditarod for many years, Wendy and I decided t o celebrate 25 years of wedded bliss by watching the start of the 2008 Iditarod, and from that day, Iditarod became a ‘must' for me. I have worked off shore in the oilfield for over 20 years, but I am lucky that my wife, Wendy, shares my passion for dogs, and she takes good care of the team (10 Siberians) in my absence. We train in Fetteresso Forest which offers many miles of trails and it is just on our doorstep. We have met a great deal of people who show the same passion and commitment to the sport, namely Kev, Val and Jackie along with many sponsors and support form the family. My Iditarod dream will come true." Wattie trained with Dean Osmar from January of 2009 though March of 2009 finished both the Tustumena 200 and the Taiga 300 last year. He is a member of the Scottish Siberian Club and says he enjoys Aberdeen Football Club (soccer). Wendy and Wattie are the parents of Kerry, 26, Nicola, 25, and Mark, 22.