TYLER AKLESTAD

Tyler Aklestad was born and raised in Alaska, giving him a deep love for the outdoors and a drive for adventure. For 20 years, his winters have been consumed by competing in the IronDog, the world's longest and toughest snowmobile race, traversing over 2,000 miles of sub-zero temperatures, remote terrain, and intense competition as they race from Big Lake to Nome and back again. Beyond competition, Tyler clocks an impressive 7,500 annual miles exploring terrains from Willow to Kotzebue, often finding himself in extreme conditions ranging from -50°F to 40°F.