June is team building month for the 2010 Yukon Quest. In building for this and future years, the Yukon Quest International is always looking for talent to build the roster of key race volunteers and contractors including Head Veterinarian, Race Veterinarians, Race Marshal, Race Judges, Rules Committee members and other key volunteer positions that contribute to the race year after year. Statements of interest for these positions for 2010 and beyond are accepted year round.
“We have been fortunate and have had outstanding, dedicated volunteers and contractors for our Veterinarian and Officials programs” says Yukon Quest Executive Director Wendy Morrison. “Our talent comes from all around the world. We want to ensure that we continue to grow these programs and that interested parties are aware of the opportunities being part of this race offers.”
Head Veterinarian Dr. Kathleen McGill a crucial member of the race team is already in place for 2010. Dr. McGill is a seven-time past trail veterinarian and has served as Head Veterinarian four of those years.
Interested parties should contact the offices in either Fairbanks or Whitehorse.
Opening day of sign-ups for the 2010 Yukon Quest is August 8th, 2009. Opening day events will take place in both Fairbanks and Whitehorse. Check out the event calendar.
1st Place
veteran Sebastian Schnuelle
in 9d 23h 20m
2nd Place
veteran Hugh Neff
in 9d 23h 24m
3rd Place
veteran Jon Little
in10d 0h 28m
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2009 Race Results
The Yukon Quest is known for excellence in canine care and fostering the traditions of northern travel by dog team. This epic winter sports event occurs every February at the “top of the world” and covers 1,000 miles between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse in Canada’s Yukon Territory.
Meet the special canines that are at the heart of the Yukon Quest. Check out the Dog Profiles.
The Yukon Quest Trail follows historic Gold Rush and mail delivery dogsledding routes from the turn of the 20th century. Yukon Quest dog teams compete over two weeks with mushers guiding their 14 canine athletes across frozen rivers and lakes and over mountain summits in the heart of the Arctic winter through some of the most pristine wilderness remaining in North America.
See the trail map and elevations, the distance chart PLUS the Yukon Quest Flyover, an interactive, virtual flight over the
Yukon Quest Trail.
