Minnesota-born Chloe Beatty is a dog musher now living in Alaska and preparing for her first Iditarod.
Growing up on a farm with her twin sister, Chloe dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and racing the Iditarod.
Her passion for mushing began with her first sled dog, Lucky, an enthusiastic Cocker Spaniel.
After injuries ended her college gymnastics career, Chloe returned her focus to sled dogs, spending years training and qualifying for the Iditarod.
Away from mushing, she enjoys paddling the Boundary Waters with her family, travelling in her van and weight training.
What is your full name?
Chloe Nicole Beatty
Do you have a nickname?
Being an identical twin I often respond to her name but no I don’t
Do you have a kennel name?
Yes, “Lucky Dog Mushing” named after my first “sled dog” a cocker spaniel. She was my best friend.
How old are you?
25
Where were you brought up?
I grew up in Lakeville Minnesota
Where do you live now?
Currently in the summer I live in my van while my dogs are off doing tours, otherwise winters I live in Talkeetna
How many sled dogs do you own?
I grew up with a recreational kennel always around 20, I have 9 with me in Alaska
How long have you owned sled dogs?
Its hard to remember life before owning dogs
What races have you competed in?
Lots of shorter minnesota sprint style races, in alaska- Copper Basin 300, Su-Dog 300, Knik 200, and Tug 150.
What’s your greatest achievement so far?
I was awarded the Christine Stitt award during the 2026 Su-Dog for showing outstanding passion for the sport.
Has it always been a dream to run the Iditarod?
Yes. Pretty much since the third grade. I had started stepping away from mushing while in college competing gymnastics but after a major injury I left my gymnastics career and re-kindled my love for sled dogs.
What made you decide that this year would be the year to sign up for the race?
Things sort of started falling in place. I am surrounded by some amazing mushers and have such a great support system. It has been something I have been working on qualifying for for the past 5+ years.
What can you tell me about your team?
I am very blessed to be running a good chunk of my Team from the Seavey’s! I absolutely cannot wait to have them a part of my team. My personal dogs, they are a crew of slightly misfits with big loving personalities. They are my kids and I am so proud of them.
Do you have a website?
Yes! lucky-dog-mushing.myshopify.com
Do you have sponsors?
…in progress!
Do you look up to a specific musher?
Dallas Seavey and Rita Wehseler
Have you handled for an Iditarod Veteran musher in the past?
I worked for Dallas Seavey about 5 years. Beyond blessed for the direction, encouragement, and advise he has given me. Rita Wehseler is the woman who really got me into this whole thing- I call her my second Mom and was my first mentor growing up in Minnesota.
Have you won any awards during a race?
The Christine Stitt award for showing outstanding passion for the sport
What’s your favorite sled dog race?
Su-Dog so far, that race was so fun and everyone who was a part of the race was just so happy to be there and made everything run smoothly
How are you preparing for your first Iditarod?
I love being in the gym, I love lifting and will typically hit the gym 5 days a week on top of early morning pilates when time allows. I do some occasional gymnastics coaching and choreography which is always a workout too.
What do you think you can expect from Iditarod?
I expect it to be an adventure with my best friends and am going to Expect the unexpected. As Rocky says: You don’t control what happens; you control whether you keep going.
What’s the best advice you have received regarding mushing?
“to be a good musher, you have to be good at being uncomfortable”
Are you from a mushing background?
Recreationally yes
Do you have any friends who are also dog mushers?
Yes, many mushers up here in Alaska that I have met since moving up. I grew up running dogs around musher Talia Martens who is also a great friend of mine and of course my twin sister!
Is there a certain part of the Iditarod trail you are looking forward to? Like maybe the beautiful scenery from the Yukon River or the food from Takotna checkpoint?
So much of Alaska still takes my breath away, I am mainly just looking forward to traveling 1000 miles with my best friends.
Is there any part of the Iditarod trail you are nervous about like the Bering sea coast or the Steps?
Haha.. both? A very small bit of me is excited to see the coast and the steps but from stories I have heard its hard not to be nervous.
If for some reason you don’t make it to the finish line in Nome, will you try again?
Absolutely.
What kind of things do you like to do when not mushing?
Lifting weights, canoeing in the BWCA with my family, dancing the night away with my twin sister, fishing, and anything with my dogs
What is your favorite food / drink?
Chocolate milk, my grandmas meat balls or tatortot hot dish
What’s your favorite music?
While running dogs I listen to a lot of tropical or girly pop music but honestly I listen and dance anything.
What’s your favorite film?
Lady and the Tramp but currently obsessed with all of the Rocky movies.
What’s your favorite book?
My favorite genre is dark romance
What’s your favorite city?
Ely MN or Talkeetna AK
What’s your favorite item of clothing?
A fun pair of earrings! But a good buff or my puffy pants for sure
Do you have a lucky charm?
My twin sis always writes or sneaks something in my bag, I cherish anything she does for me knowing she’s with me out there.
Photo courtesy of Chloe Beatty / Whitney McLaren
