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Yukon QuestThe 1000 Mile International Sled Dog Race
About the Yukon Quest

The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is directed by volunteers who oversee the race and organization year round.

Listed below are the volunteers who serve on the Boards of Directors and Rules Committee, the staff members in each of the two Yukon Quest offices, and the 2008 Race Management Team.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ALASKA

Donna Olesen President
Heike Fiedler-Phelps Vice President
Gwen Holdmann Secretary
Andy Anger Director
Travis Stagg Director
Jeff Werner Director
Donna Russell-Swope Director

FAIRBANKS STAFF

Tania Simpson Managing Director
Kim Gatto Office Manager
Michael Hupp
Project Coordinator


BOARD OF DIRECTORS - YUKON

Al Doherty President
Donna Mercier Vice President
Mike Kenny Treasurer
Alexis Brandt Secretary
Tracie Harris Director
Peter Ledwidge Director
Lisa Martin Director
Michelle Phillips Director
Rolf Schmitt Director
Dennis Zimmerman Director

WHITEHORSE STAFF

Stephen Reynolds, Executive Director
Wendy Morrison, Manager


2008 RACE MANAGEMENT:

Josea Busby - Race Director
Alex Olesen - Alaska Logistics Coordinator
Melanie Bedard - Yukon Logistics Coordinator


RULES COMMITTEE:

Jeninne Cathers - Chair
Braden Bennett
Eric Buetow
Joan Hardesty
Bruce Lee
Dave Rich

 

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Yukon Quest Testimonials
My admiration goes out to the mushers and to the dogs, whose "bravehearts," strength and loyalty will always leave me in awe.
Su Mijic, Queensland, Australia