Our “Bush” Family Today …

“There are many stories to tell about our experiences living in the bush, but not enough time or room to tell it all. A good reason to come and visit us to hear all of the stories.”

Brent went to college in Anchorage for his justice degree with hopes of becoming a Fish and Wildlife Protection Officer.

Tyson, nicknamed “The Fisherboy” by our clients, loves guiding in the summer and has plans of racing snowmachines in the years to come.

Stacy wanted a pet rabbit years ago and then dad decided to raise them. Mom and Dad ended up with that job. She has always wanted a horse, but with the help of mom and dad, due to the impracticality of a horse, her interests turned to starting a sled dog team in 1995 (Hey, it’s cheaper than a horse!) We quit raising rabbits and now we’re raising dogs.

In 1998, at the age of 15, she entered the Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race. There were 21 kids in the race that year with well-known Iditarod musher kids like Fiedler, Redington, and Seavey. She finished in 14th place. The next two years she had to scratch.

Our lodge, Stacy, and the sled dogs were included in a snowmachine video entitled “Born To Ride” in 1999. Stacy is now married with no children yet.

Tyson has competed in 24 Iron Dog snowmobile races since he was 18 years old, finishing 5th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st place. He also did Snow cross races and did extremely well at that until a serious accident while practicing where he broke his femur and shattered a wrist. He now has two children, Rowan, 9 years old and Ellie is 7.

Brent has been an Alaska State Trooper and a Fish & Wildlife Protection Officer for 23 years and is currently a captain in charge of a large portion of the State of Alaska. He was in a few episodes of the National Geographic Alaska State Troopers series. He lives in Wasilla with his wife, Mariah, and two kids, Brayden 16 & Maddie 21. He is also a pilot and flies our Cessna 180.

Eric Jr.(our youngest son) lives in Eagle River with his girlfriend and still works at the lodge in the summer months. He is very passionate about making sure the lodge looks its very best for our guests.

Dear Friends,

There are many stories to tell about our experiences living in the bush, but not enough time or room to tell it all. A good reason to come and visit us to hear all of the stories. We enjoy our lifestyle and our desire is to share it with each of you when you come to our lodge and fish in the summer or to experience our way of life in the winter. When you come to stay with us, expect our home to be your home.

We take pride in our business and are here to make sure your vacation is the best it can be.

See Ya Soon …
Eric & Shan Johnson