REI Presents: 1,000 Mile Dream

Liza Dietzen has dreamt of competing as a dog sledder since learning about the Iditarod in kindergarten. Ever since, she's dedicated the majority of her life to raising and caring for her sled dog team, fostering a deep bond built on mutual trust. In her words, “To see 12 to 16 different personalities [of the sled team] all coming together, and you’re a part of that, it’s hard to put into words exactly what it means to you…it’s magical.” We follow Liza and her team's journey to compete in the UP 200, a qualifying race for the Iditarod.

CREDITS
Director: Karl R. Koelling
Producer: Josh Carrasquillo
Executive Producer: Anders Nordblom
Cinematographer & Editor: Matthew Bouwense
Associate Producer: Tara Plizga
Sound Mixer: Ryan Hagerman
Sound Licensing: Musicbed
Music Artists: Luke Atencio, Cowboys in Japan, Chris Coleman
Sound Designer: Christian Stropko
Colorist: Matthew Bouwense

[lukespooner]

I just wanted to say how amazing all of these stories are. I am currently watching as many of these "REI presents" stories as I can find, and every one of them is unbelievably inspiring.

[suevandeyacht]

What a beautiful story Lisa... you have come along way from those dreams of yours as a little girl at Tanner School in Kaukauna... so very proud of you 💖 Wishing you the very best in your future of Dog Sledding... Love how you treat your babies 💞

[fmlpa]

The most uplifting story on the web! I have faith in you and your brave team of dogs! Nothing can stop you now..if you dream it, it will come true! YOU GO GIRL!!!!🛷🏅

[jgreenebp]

Beautiful! Can't wait to see the story continue to unfold. Please continue to film the journey!

[brucekiszely]

Awesome!!!, Dietzin in 21', looking forward to that documentary!!!

[kenbrown]

Go get'em Liza and team! Thanks for the shot of Esky also!

[dawnfadroski]

Wishing you Good Luck on the next race !!

[backpackingrannie]

What an awesome video! I can totally relate. Once you find "it" again you come back better than ever. Best of luck to you! I'm in Michigan too I hope I read about your wins someday, soon!

[keithroberts]

Excellent documentary!! Amazing and inspiring story. Best of luck to you Liza!

[xy-sqth]

"Self-Pity" by D.H. Lawrence] I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.

[somerandomguy]

we are all human and we all make mistakes. but dont ever give up learn from thos mistakes thats what makes us better people

[yvonvoyer]

I almost bought a husky but I didnt and my 7 year old niece told me she was mad at me because I showed her this and she wanted to go dog sledding but we dont have a dog so I rode my dirt bike threw the snow pulling a sled for her to make it up to her but I might buy a husky puppy soon to replace my cat sense he passed away