Martin Buser

Quick Facts

Full Name	Martin Buser
Occupation	Dog Musher
Date Of Birth	Mar 29, 1958(1958-03-29)
Age	66
Birthplace	Winterthur
Country	Switzerland
Birth City	Canton of Zürich
Horoscope	Pisces

Martin Buser Biography

Martin Buser is one of the most popular and richest Dog Musher who was born on March 29, 1958 in Winterthur, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Swiss mushing sled dogs who took home the famed Iditarod race four times between 1992 until 2002. He recorded the second fastest time in Iditarod history, with a time of 8 days 22 hours 46 minutes, with 2 secs.

He and He and Gunnar Kaasen are both famous European dog mushers. are both famous European dog mushers.

Born in Winterthur, Switzerland, Buser began mushing at age seventeen in Switzerland. In 1979, he moved to Alaska to train and raise sled dogs full- time. His training operation, Happy Trails Kennels, is located in Big Lake, Alaska.

He entered his first Iditarod in 1980, and has run every race since 1986, his third Iditarod. Buser has won the event four times, in 1992, 1994, 1997, and

2002. On sixteen occasions, he has finished among the top ten finishers. He ran the fastest finish time on the previous route which was a longer race than it is now. In 2002, the race started in Wasilla. Now it starts in Willow, making the race about 80 miles shorter. In 2002, his team completed the 80 mile longer race in 8 days, 22 hours, 46 minutes, and 2 seconds. He entered his first Yukon Quest in 2009 and finished in fourth place, earning him “Rookie of the Year.” As of 2017, he has the most consecutive race finishes,

He has two sons, Rohn and Nikolai along with his teacher Kathy Chapoton.

Martin Buser Net Worth

Martin Buser is one of the richest Dog Musher from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Martin Buser 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his mushing career when he was 17 and relocated to Alaska in the latter part of the 70’s.

He was awarded the title of Rookie of the Year following the first Yukon Quest in 2009.

Martin Buser (born March 29, 1958) is a champion of sled dog racing.

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Who is Martin Buser Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Martin Ranked on the list of most popular Dog Musher. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Martin Buser celebrates birthday on March 29 of every year.

What does Martin Buser do for a living?

Martin Buser (born March 29, 1958) is a champion of sled dog racing.

How old is Martin Buser?

64 years (March 29, 1958)

What makes a good sled dog according to Martin Buser?

Martin Buser: A good sled dog is a lot like a good person: honest, hardworking, friendly, with a positive attitude, and curious. Other dog characteristics include good appetite, good feet, and an ability to run fast for a very long way!

Who has won the Iditarod 5 times?

MusherYear(s)Record
Rick Swenson| 1977-79-81-82-91| Most Times Won (5)
Lance Mackey| 2007-08-09-10| Most Consecutive Wins (4)
Mary Shields| 1974| First Woman to Finish
Libby Riddles| 1985| First Woman to Win

What is Martin Buser hometown?

Biography. Born in Winterthur, Switzerland in 1958, Martin became fascinated with sled dogs while still a teen. He came to Alaska in 1979 to enhance his knowledge of care and training of sled dogs.