'Life Below Zero' Why Jessie Holmes Made Fans 'Ugly' Cry

Life Below Zero star Jessie Holmes has kept many people interested with his dog-sledding career. He faced ups and downs throughout the competitions he had participated in. However, Jessie has been pushing even harder this year, aiming to win it all. The latest news about his recent competition also left many people emotional. Keep reading to see what happened.

Life Below Zero: Jessie Holmes’ Dog-Sledding Career

Jessie began to pursue a career in dog-sledding in 2018. He’s currently living with over 40 dogs and is also selling puppies whenever some of his dogs breed. The Life Below Zero star has impressed many viewers with his survival skills. He grew up in the snowy plains of Alaska, where he learned how to hunt and fish. His passion for dogs and dog-sledding has led to many people cheering for him, and some even went emotional following his huge win.

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Jessie Made Fans ‘Ugly’ Cry

Some fans on social media discussed Jessie Holmes’ most recent Iditarod victory. The Life Below Zero star won the Iditarod 53 by taking five of the six checkpoint awards throughout the race. He crossed some of the harshest, including two rivers. He has a finishing time of 10 days, 14 hours, 55 minutes, and 44 seconds.

Jessie Holmes From Life Below Zero, Sourced From Reddit

During an interview, Jessie revealed that it was one of the best 10 days of his life and he’ll treasure every moment of it. Many fans celebrated his victory. The OP even said that they’re crying for his newest milestone, which is also his best so far.

“16 miles to finish yall. i can only imagine whats going on in his head, after all those struggles and all that adversity. and hes winning the longest iditarod in history.”
“Theyre doing the PA mic checks cause jessie is so close, and when they said jessies name…. my heart feels. im crying.”
“That is awesome! I hope Neil gets to participate in the victory party 😆”
“Yay!! Jessie I’m so happy and proud of you!!”
“That’s awesome for him!!! He definitely deserves this win!!!”
“Awesome! Congratulations, Jesse and his amazing dogs!!! Way to go!!!”
“That’s so awesome. Congrats to him he deserves it.”

Life Below Zero: Jessie Holmes’ Competitions Over The Years

From 2018 to 2024, Jessie Holmes failed to capture first place in his Iditarod races. He had an unfortunate run last year after only finishing in third place with a time frame of 9 days, 8 hours, and 18 minutes. However, it was two steps further compared to his 2023 run, where he only finished in fifth place. He took 9 days, 4 hours, and 8 minutes to finish the race. His worst race was back in 2019, when he ended up in 27th place. But since then, he has been more consistent and competitive, ultimately leading to his 2025 victory.