Experiencing the start in 2005 showed me how truly amazing the race is. I love the strength, determination and pure joy the mushers, handlers and the DOGs all feel and experience during the race!!
Sheila McCracken - Sydenham, Ontario, Canada
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2010 Junior Yukon Quest Cancelled
As of 4:30 p.m. on March 4, 2010, the Yukon Quest is cancelling the 2010 Junior Yukon Quest due to deteriorating trail conditions and for the safety of the young mushers and their dogs.
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The 2010 Yukon Quest came to a close last night at the Yukon Convention Centre in Whitehorse with the official Finish and Awards Banquet sponsored by the Gwich’in Development...LeBlanc Captures the Red Lantern
After 13 days, 8 hours and 28 minutes of travel, Jocelyne LeBlanc arrived at the Whitehorse finish line on Friday night to a throng of fans cheering her and her team on. LeBlanc, with seven dogs on...A Different Breed of Team
Mike Ellis and his team of 11 dogs pulled up to the Whitehorse finish line in the mid morning sunshine on Wednesday. Once the race is done, just about every musher immediately rushes to their dogs...Rebuilding A Delicious Stop on the Trail
Cinnamon buns, fresh coffee and a healthy amount of caribou stew. That’s a mouthwatering menu, perhaps even more so if you’ve been riding the Yukon Quest trail for a while. As mushers...Cadzow Crowned Rookie of the Year
When asked how it sounds to be named the 2010 Yukon Quest Rookie of the Year, Josh Cadzow bashfully laughed and modestly replied, “It sounds pretty good.”
With a smile and a wave to...YQ Online Auction - Only Three Days Left
Only three days left to bid on many items at the Yukon Quest online auction. There are great limited edition signed merchandise and race paraphernalia from your favorite mushers and Champions to bid...Past Champ Sonny Lindner Finishes 6th
Sonny Lindner and his team run along the Yukon River to the finish line.
Crowd favorite Sonny Lindner came in to the Whitehorse finish at 10:14 this morning with an energetic team of eight dogs...Steer and Anderson Cross the Finish
It was an exciting morning at the Whitehorse finish line, as Zack Steer and Ken Anderson battled it out for fourth place in the 2010 Yukon Quest. Steer edged Anderson out by meer minutes, reaching...Hans Gatt Wins the 2010 Yukon Quest
2010 Yukon Quest winner Hans Gatt congratulated by Race Marshal Hans Oettli at the Whitehorse finish line
Hans Gatt is the winner of the 2010 Yukon Quest, arriving at the Whitehorse finish line at...