Liam Hogan, 16, is one of eight kids in the family. He owns his own computer repair and web design business, and he is currently training to be a volunteer firefighter. He said he first became interested in mushing after volunteering at the Beargrease Sled Dog Race in Duluth. Liam is homeschooled and is in the 11th grade. At school he participates in volunteer fire fighting and is in the soccer club. His hobbies are soccer and computers. He does plan to continue mushing after he finishes high school.