About

I’m Bridgett Watkins—wife, mother, nurse, and passionate musher. My story is one of resilience, faith, and the love of adventure. I grew up in a rustic one-room cabin in Alaska, where my connection to the wild and my love for sled dogs began. From a young age, I was captivated by the idea of mushing, but life had other plans. I married my high school sweetheart, Scotty, and together we’ve raised our two amazing sons, Timber and River.
Balancing my demanding career as an ER nurse with family life, I always carried the dream of racing the Iditarod. But motherhood, work, and unexpected challenges kept pushing that dream further away. Despite setbacks, including a near-fatal moose attack, and terrifying snowmachine accident to being nearly buried alive in a blizzard, I kept pushing forward.
Through it all, my family has been my rock—my husband and sons supporting me through every trial. Faith has been my anchor, and perseverance has been my guide. Marker to Marker is the story of how I pursued my dream, no matter the obstacles, and rediscovered the power of purpose and perseverance in the process.