Kayli Dollard was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and has lived here her entire life.  She is currently 11 years old and a student at Pearl Creek Elementary School.  Kayli lives with her parents, younger sister, and one remaining retired sled dog, Kimba.  Kayli enjoys swimming, hiking, skiing, mushing (when possible) and ice hockey.  Kayli has played on the Alaska Icebreakers 12U ice hockey team for the past three years, their team having won the AK girls state championship last year.  This will be Kayli's second year participating in ice carving with her partner, friend, and AIB teammate, Alayah Brunty.