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Yukon Quest Announces Minimum Purse of $150,000
The Yukon Quest announced today that they will have a minimum $150,000 USD purse for the 2011 race.
“We are happy to be able to announce the guaranteed purse of $150,000,” said Al...Tugline Newsletter - June 2010
June 25th, 2010
Opening Day of Sign Ups for the 2011 Yukon Quest!
Saturday August 7th 2010
Both offices will open their doors to entries at the same time on Saturday August 7th 2010...Hans Oettli to Return as 2011 Race Marshal
Hans Oettli will return as Race Marshal for the 2011 Yukon Quest starting February 5 in Whitehorse.
Oettli served as Race Marshal for the 2010 race and also as a Race Judge in the 2009...2011 Yukon Quest Signups Begin August 7
[UPDATE - Original Post had incorrect date]
Mushers looking to participate in the 2011 Yukon Quest can signup starting August 7th in Fairbanks and Whitehorse.
Registration in Fairbanks runs...2010 Yukon Quest Finisher Joins Staff
2010 Yukon Quest Finisher, Abbie West, has joined the Yukon Quest staff to head up the Alaska store.
Abbie West was hired in June as the Merchandise and Events Manager for Alaska. She had...Hiring 2011 Race Manager
The Yukon Quest is looking for a Race Manager for 2011
Yukon Quest International is seeking a contract Race Manager for the 2011 1,000 Mile Yukon Quest, the YQ300 and the Junior YQ (Alaska) sled...AGM Minutes Yukon Quest International Yukon
Yukon Quest International Association (Canada)
2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday May 20, 2010; 1900h
Canada's Best Value Inn Boardroom, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
In Attendance:
Simi...New Board of Directors in the Yukon
Results from the 2010 Annual Gereral Meeting Yukon Quest International Whitehorse Yukon
The following Directors moved into their second term year:
Mike Kenny
Rolf Schmitt
Donna Clayson...Alaska Board of Directors Elected
Yukon Quest International, Limited (Alaska) elected four board members on Wednesday at the Annual General Meeting.
Re-elected board members were:
Julie Estey - Julie has been an avid fan, handler...AK BOD Nomination DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, Yukon Quest International, Limited (Alaska) has announced they have extended the deadline for nominations for Board of Directors...