Martin Buser, born on March 29, 1958, is a renowned sled dog racer originally from Winterthur, Switzerland. He embarked on his mushing journey at the age of seventeen in Switzerland, and in 1979, he relocated to Alaska to fully dedicate himself to training and raising sled dogs. Operating Happy Trails Kennels in Big Lake, Alaska, Buser has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of dog mushing.

Participating in his first Iditarod in 1980, Buser has completed every race since 1986, securing victories in 1992, 1994, 1997, and 2002. Notably, he holds the record for the fastest finish time on the previous, longer route, completing the race in 8 days, 22 hours, 46 minutes, and 2 seconds in 2002. Beyond his Iditarod achievements, Buser entered his first Yukon Quest in 2009, finishing in fourth place and earning the "Rookie of the Year" title.

Recognized for his exceptional care of his dogs, Buser has been awarded the Leonhard Seppala Award five times for humanitarian dog care. Additionally, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen following his 2002 Iditarod victory.

In 2017, Martin Buser was inducted into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. His enduring legacy includes being the musher with the most consecutive Iditarod finishes, completing 37 races in a row, with a total of 39 finishes. 

• Martin Buser during the ceremonial start of the 2010 Iditarod (CC 2.0)
• Martin Buser - Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (Youtube)