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
News Archive
YQIA (Canada) Appoints New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Yukon Quest International Association (Canada) is pleased to announce... Complete StoryAlaska Board of Directors Seeking Nominations
Do you want to get more involved in the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race? Do your goals and... Complete Story2010 Yukon Quest Final Standings
2010 Yukon Quest Final Standings
Position Name (Bib#) Time (dd:hh:mm)
1. Hans Gatt... Complete Story2010 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... Complete StoryAnd The Award Goes To...
The 2010 Yukon Quest came to a close last night at the Yukon Convention Centre in Whitehorse with... Complete StoryLeBlanc Captures the Red Lantern
After 13 days, 8 hours and 28 minutes of travel, Jocelyne LeBlanc arrived at the Whitehorse finish... Complete StoryA Different Breed of Team
Mike Ellis and his team of 11 dogs pulled up to the Whitehorse finish line in the mid morning... Complete StoryRebuilding A Delicious Stop on the Trail
Cinnamon buns, fresh coffee and a healthy amount of caribou stew. That’s a mouthwatering... Complete StoryCadzow Crowned Rookie of the Year
When asked how it sounds to be named the 2010 Yukon Quest Rookie of the Year, Josh Cadzow... Complete StoryYQ Online Auction - Only Three Days Left
Only three days left to bid on many items at the Yukon Quest online auction. There are great... Complete StoryPast Champ Sonny Lindner Finishes 6th
Sonny Lindner and his team run along the Yukon River to the finish line.
Crowd favorite Sonny... Complete StorySteer and Anderson Cross the Finish
It was an exciting morning at the Whitehorse finish line, as Zack Steer and Ken Anderson battled it... Complete StoryHans Gatt Wins the 2010 Yukon Quest
2010 Yukon Quest winner Hans Gatt congratulated by Race Marshal Hans Oettli at the Whitehorse... Complete StoryWarmth On Wheels
Clifton Cadzow decided a while ago that it was important for him to travel in comfort. So he sought... Complete StoryRace to the Finish
When the chase begins early Monday morning, it will be Hans Gatt who will lead the way toward... Complete StoryTaking Charge At The Checkpoint
Constable Jason Waldner checks Sonny Lindner and his team in at the Pelly Crossing... Complete StoryShattering the Record Pace
The 2010 Yukon Quest is shaping up to be a sprint to the finish. The top three teams arrived in... Complete StoryScenes from Scroggie Creek - aka Chateau Kleedehn
Scroggie Creek Dog Drop received a facelift this year. Alongside the dilapidated 8x10 shack... Complete StoryAction & Humour In Pelly
The action continued amongst the trio of frontrunners as they made their way to the Pelly Crossing... Complete StoryThe Backbone Of The Quest
If you've walked into a checkpoint, popped into either the Alaska or Yukon office, or seen vehicles... Complete StoryFrom Sled Dogs To Spectator
William Kleedehn sits at a table in the Dawson City Visitor Information Centre, while a steady flow... Complete StoryLance Looks Forward to the Second Half
'Man those last two miles were tough,' said Lance Mackey about his final run into Dawson... Complete StoryBack On The Trail
“It’s been going well, according to my race plan. Very much the running and resting... Complete StorySmooth Trails Ahead
The Mid-Race musher meeting in Dawson City this evening provided mushers with kudos and a positive... Complete StoryHans Gatt First Into Dawson City
Hans Gatt (above) arrives at the Dawson City checkpoint with his team. His total time from Eagle... Complete StoryTo Scratch, Or Not To Scratch
The talk of the race is almost always about the frontrunners. However, there’s also been a... Complete StoryStrategy and (lack of) Sleep
‘I have never slept so little in my life,’ exclaimed Sam Deltour when asked how he was... Complete StorySPOTting Mushers On The Trail
A small black and orange device is providing a whole new point of view on the action this year... Complete StoryWho Will Win the Gold?
This year's race is definitely living up to its hype. Pre-race, many were suggesting this could be... Complete StoryLeaders Head for Dawson
Zack Steer led the way out of Eagle at 6:18 this evening with Lance Mackey, Hugh Neff, and Hans... Complete StoryFirst to Eagle?
The question on everyone’s mind this morning is who will be first into Eagle. Zack and Hugh... Complete StoryThe Circle City Chef
There are a number of things that mushers, handlers and race personnel look forward to at the... Complete StoryYQ300: A Strong Finish
February 8, 2010 -- The anticipation was mounting in Central on Monday night, as fans awaited the... Complete StoryAnother Record Setting Pace
For the third race in four years, mushers are setting a record pace. Zack Steer and Lance... Complete StoryHandling The Sidelines
“Being a handler is a thankless job,” Barb Moore says. "And for us it's three and... Complete StoryWant To Learn More? Follow Us...
There are a number of ways that you can follow along with the 2010 Yukon Quest.
Join up as a fan... Complete StoryLeaders Leave Circle
The front of the pack is out of Circle and out onto the Yukon River heading toward Eagle.
Zach... Complete StoryLeaders Arrive in Circle in Good Spirits
The three first mushers into Circle were in good spirits as they prepared their dogs for a rest. ... Complete StoryCentral to Circle: The Trail Ahead
Mushers are heading from Central towards Circle on what Trail Manager John Schandelmeier is calling... Complete StoryYQ300: For The Fun Of It
Paige Drobny lays out some straw for her dogs nearly an hour after making it to the Mile 101... Complete StoryNo, After You
It seems no one wants to be the rabbit in this year's race.
Race fans have been calling the 2010... Complete StoryMarking The Trail
Shortly after arriving at the Mile 101 checkpoint, the topic turned to trail markers. It’s... Complete StoryMile 101 to Central - The Trail Ahead
Perhaps no section of the Yukon Quest trail is as notorious as the run from Mile 101 to Central... Complete StoryInto Mile 101
February 7, 2010 -- A blanket of stars covered the night sky at Mile 101 and virtually no breeze at... Complete StoryInto Two Rivers
February 6, 2010 -- Zack Steer and his team took the turn down the embankment and into the Two... Complete StoryThe Evolving Yukon Quest Start Strategy
A brilliant sunset at Two Rivers checkpoint found the majority of the 24 musher field resting their... Complete StoryLet The Race Begin
February 6, 2010 -- From the bridge to the chute, hundreds of fans lined up to take in all the... Complete Story2010 YQ300 Official Draw
NEW START TIME 5pm. The Yukon Quest is pleased to announce the official starting... Complete StoryYukon Quest 2010 Official Draw
The Yukon Quest is pleased to announce the official starting order for the 2010 Yukon Quest.
1.... Complete StoryOfficial Starter Program & Finish Bib Sponsorship
The Yukon Quest is pleased to announce a new way for fans to connect with their favorite Yukon... Complete StoryYQ Looks to Garner Support for Last 10% of Race Expenses
The Yukon Quest is working on a final drive to increase revenues for this year’s race. The... Complete StoryONLINE AUCTION
EXCITING ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR BID AT THE ONLINE AUCTION.
There... Complete StoryYukon Quest Presents: Bunny Boots Cabaret
Yukon Quest Presents:
Bunny Boots Cabaret
Starring Valdy, Hank Karr and the Canucks
Get your... Complete Story2010 Race Team in Place
Former Yukon Quest champion John Schandelmeier has accepted the position of Alaska Trail... Complete StoryJunior Yukon Quest News
Junior Yukon Quest Scholarship!
Race Marshall Wayne Valcq and Yukon Quest Board-member June Ryan... Complete StoryYukon Quest Thanks the Canadian Rangers for 17-year Part
The Yukon Quest was notified by the Joint Task Force North that it is no longer possible to... Complete StoryMile 101 Preparations for the New Checkpoint
For the first time, Mile 101 will be a checkpoint of the Yukon Quest. This is in addition to the... Complete StoryYukon Quest Partners With Northern Outfitters
Northern Outfitters is supporting the Yukon Quest by providing a portion of every purchase made... Complete StoryHans Oettli Selected as Race Marshal for 2010
The Yukon Quest is pleased to announce that Hans Oettli has been hired as the 2010 Race Marshal.... Complete StoryYukon Quest Selected as Finalist for Event of the Year
The Yukon Quest has been named a finalist for the National Awards for Tourism Excellence presented... Complete StoryBlack Gold Raffle Winners!
The Alaska Yukon Quest and Sourdough Fuel Black Gold Raffle Draw took place Saturday, September... Complete StoryBlack Gold Raffle Event in Fairbanks
The Fairbanks office of the Yukon Quest and Sourdough Fuel launched ticket sales for their Black... Complete StoryNew Executive Director for Alaska
The Alaska Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Marti Steury as the new... Complete StoryFairbanks News & Events
FAIRBANKS NEWS AND EVENTS
Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Save the date! This year we are... Complete StorySearch Begins for New Alaska Executive Director
May 21, 2009 - Yukon Quest International, Ltd. (Alaska) is seeking an individual... Complete StoryNew Alaska Board of Directors Is Seated
The seating of the new Alaska Board of Directors took place at the regular May meeting of the Board... Complete StoryPart-Time Retail Associate Position Available, Fairbanks
The Alaska retail outlet of the Yukon Quest International has an immediate opening for a part-time... Complete StoryEmployment Opportunity: Fairbanks Merchandise Manager
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race has an immediate opening for the position of a... Complete StoryAlaska Board of Directors Seeking Nominations
Do you want to get more involved in the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race? Do your goals and... Complete StoryYukon Quest (Canada) Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Yukon Quest International Association of Canada is pleased to announce... Complete StoryFinish and Awards Banquet Wraps Up 2009 Yukon Quest
Mushers, families, media, sponsors, supporters and fans gathered at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks... Complete StoryLast Two Finishers Cross the Line
The final two mushers crossed the finish line this morning. Snow was fallling but that did... Complete StoryYuka Honda Scratches
Yuka Honda Scratches at Mile 101
Yuka Honda returned to Mile 101 this morning and became the 11th... Complete StoryPinkham Arrives
February 27- Bill Pinkham arrived this morning with eight dogs and ready for a rest. His run from... Complete Story"They Don't Tell You about Rosebud"
February 27- Wayne Hall offcially finsihed his race at 2:33 am this morning. He was greeted by fans... Complete StoryLuc Tweddell Arrives in Fairbanks
Luc Tweddell Arrives in Fairbanks
Luc Tweddell is the latest musher to arrive in Fairbanks... Complete StoryRuss Bybee & Jason Mackey Scratch
Russ Bybee & Jason Mackey Scratch
Russ Bybee and Jason Mackey became the ninth and... Complete StoryFour Rookies Cross the Finish Line
The trail ended for four rookie mushers in the early morning hours of February 26th. Normand... Complete StoryKyla Boivin Scratches
Kyla Boivin Scratches
Kyla Boivin scratched today near the base of Eagle Summit on Steese Highway.... Complete StoryPalfrey Finishes with a Smile
Warren Palfrey crossed the Finish line at 9:50 am this morning smiling and... Complete StoryBack Down the Trail
By Gerry Willomitzer
A “huge” gap separates 9th and 10th place in the 2009 Yukon... Complete StoryTuesday Evening - It Ain't Over Til It's Over
By Gerry Willomitzer
We’ve witnessed the closest finish in Yukon Quest history. Only 4... Complete StoryFinal Two Teams in Circle City
Iris Wood Sutton and Becca Moore arrived at the Circle City Checkpoint at 3:40 and 3:45 Wednesday... Complete StoryKleedehn, Sass and Kaduce Cross the Finish Line
William Kleedehn snuck into the finish chute with his headlamp off at 10:40 PM. As he started... Complete StoryBuser and Phillips - Neck and Neck to the Finish
Martin Buser and Michelle Phillips treated the Fairbanks crowd to an exciting race to the... Complete StorySass Stalls in Two Rivers
A race logistics crew member reported that Brent Sass was still in Two Rivers around 5pm, 6 hours... Complete StoryProfile of Sebastian Schnuelle
By Gerry Willomitzer
Honestly folks, how many of you would have picked Sebastian Schnuelle as the... Complete StoryPredicting Finish Line Arrivals
Three teams have finished their 2009 Yukon Quest run, leaving 19 more dog teams out on the trail.... Complete StorySebastian Schnuelle - 2009 Yukon Quest Champion
Sebastian Schnuelle and his dog team crossed the Fairbanks Finish Line at 10:44 am AKST Tuesday to... Complete StoryReigning Champion at the Finish Line
Reigning (and 4 time-in-a-row) Yukon Quest Champion Lance Mackey is standing at the Finish Line... Complete StorySlaven's Roadhouse Update - All Teams In!
Recent news from Slaven's Roadhouse is that all teams have now arrived with Iris Wood Sutton... Complete StoryNordale Bridge Watch - Schnuelle and Neff
Spotters at the Nordale Bridge in North Pole reported that Sebastian Schnuelle's team passed their... Complete StoryPerspectives from Past Champions
As the leading teams close in on the Fairbanks Finish Line crowds are assembling in anticipation of... Complete StoryTuesday Morning Update
By Gerry Willomitzer
As you can see from the race stats the leaders have now left Two Rivers. Hugh... Complete StoryCircle and Central - Race Hotspots for Back-of-the-Pack
While most eyes are focused on Two Rivers Checkpoint and the Fairbanks Finish Line in anticipation... Complete StoryTeam-Spotting in Fairbanks
Yukon Quest Fans waiting for the front-running teams to arrive at the Finish Line can get an early... Complete StoryRace to the Finish
Race to the Finish; 0100 AKST
Three mushers will race for the finish on Tuesday morning. Sebastian... Complete StoryKleedehn Still in the Hunt
By Gerry Willomitzer
Newest updates show that William Kleedehn has left 101 at 13:24. He has not... Complete StoryDrama and Unexpected Events
By Gerry Willomitzer
Please note: I had initially written this story as a morning update... Complete StoryMike Ellis Scratches in Circle City
Mike Ellis arrived at the Circle City Checkpoint at 11:13 Monday morning after spending just over... Complete StoryLeaders Pass Through Mile 101 - UPDATED
Martin Buser the Latest to Pass Through Mile 101; 1635 AKST
Hugh Neff was the first to sign into... Complete StorySlow Sunday Night - Monday Should be Busy
There are 23 dog teams in motion along the Yukon Quest Trail between Eagle, Alaska and Two Rivers... Complete StoryHugh Neff Penalty Correction
Correction to Earlier News Item; 0830 AKST
An earlier news item posted on this site stated that... Complete StoryNew this year: The run from Central to Two Rivers
New this year: The run from Central to Two Rivers
By Gerry Willomitzer
I briefly described the... Complete StoryCochran's Cabin
Cochran’s Cabin
By Gerry Willomitzer
This is one of these unique places along the Yukon... Complete StoryA Hot Race Behind the Leader Group
A Hot Race Behind the Leader Group
By Gerry Willomitzer
Behind the leader group mushers are... Complete StoryLaunch of Yukon Quest Online Auction
The Yukon Quest has launched a new fundraising initiative, the 2009 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryHugh Neff Assessed Penalty
Hugh Neff Assessed Penalty; 2115 AKST
Hugh Neff has been assessed a two-hour penalty to be served... Complete StoryUpcoming Challenges - Circle to Central and beyond
Upcoming Challenges between Circle and Central - and beyond
By Gerry Willomitzer
Mushers... Complete StoryLittle Follows Kleedehn and Neff Into Central
Little Follows Kleedehn and Neff Into Central; 1845 AKST
William Kleedehn and Hugh Neff both... Complete StorySunday Afternoon Update
Sunday Afternoon Update
By Gerry Willomitzer
Race leaders are in and out of Circle
The early... Complete StoryFour Races within the Race
As the back-of-the-pack teams approach Eagle Checkpoint and the race leaders move towards Central... Complete StoryMovement Continues Throughout the Night
Circle City February 22 4:19 am- The two front runners Kleedehn and Neff have headed back out on... Complete StoryMcCabe Creek Dog Drop Consumed by Fire
The McCabe Creek Dog Drop was completely consumed by fire just a few days after the final 2009... Complete StoryNeff Follows Kleedehn into Circle
Kleedehn Continues to Lead; Feb 21, 00:58
William Kleedehn arrived at Circle City checkpoint at... Complete StoryInsights from the Back of the Sled
Insights from the Back of the Sled
By Gerry Willomitzer
Update on the Dawson – Eagle... Complete StoryA Snapshot of the Race
Editor's Note - Gerry's Insights came in early Saturday, but was delayed in posting - our apologies... Complete StoryCheckpoints and Camping - Who's in First?
The Yukon Quest Trail consists of 10 checkpoints, including the Start and Finish. This leaves 8... Complete StoryWaiting is part of the Race
The front runners are expected in Circle City Checkpoint 'any time now'. This expression is often... Complete StoryWinter Weather Brings Benefits and Challenges
Friday saw a winter storm system descend on the greater Fairbanks area and stretch up towards the... Complete Story300 Miles of Mushers
Yukon Quest mushers and their dog teams will soon be stretched across nearly 300 miles of... Complete StoryCheckpoint Chat with Mike Ellis
Mike Ellis, the easy going musher from New Hampshire has had a race full of ups and downs, but now... Complete StoryCheckpoint Chat with Dan Kaduce
Dan Kaduce was happy with his position leaving Dawson. 'I am about 4 hours positive on rest,' he... Complete StoryWelcome to Eagle Alaska
Leader group racing – not camping – from Dawson to Eagle
By Gerry Willomitzer
After... Complete StoryCadzow Scratches- Kleedehn into Eagle
Rookie Josh Cadzow headed out of Dawson City checkpoint at 6:58 this morning but returned shortly... Complete StoryFinal Mushers Arrive in Dawson City
Dawson City Feb 20, 01:33 YST -
The final two mushers made their way into Dawson together early... Complete StoryKleedehn Takes the Lead out of Forty Mile
Dawson City Feb 20,
William Kleedehn passed by the Forty Mile Hospitality stop last night at 5:32... Complete StoryA Spotlight on the Leaders
Yukon Quest and Iditarod veteran Gerry Willomitzer has taken time out of his racing and training... Complete StoryHans Gatt Scratches in Dawson City
Dawson City Feb 19, 15:15 YST -
Three time champion Hans Gatt has scratched from the 2009 Yukon... Complete StoryLeaders Leave Dawson City
The three frontrunners left the campground in Dawson City this morning on their way to Eagle... Complete StoryThe Trail Ahead
Dawson City Feb 19, 00:30 -
Mushers who have arrived in Dawson City attended the Dawson City... Complete StoryCheckpoint Chat with William Kleedehn
William Kleedehn is taking his Dawson City Award in stride, "There are quite a few teams... Complete StoryCheckpoint Chat with Jon Little
Jon Little was in good spirits at the Dawson City checkpoint as he chatted with veteran Frank... Complete StoryRookie Musher Has Ties to the Past
Dawson City Feb 18, 12:08 YST -
Warren Palfrey and Martin Buser came into Dawson City within... Complete StoryKleedehn Edges Little Into Dawson
Dawson City Feb 17, 23:45 -
William Kleedehn surprised fans today as he arrived first to the... Complete StoryWant more?
Want more news and updates? Become a fan of our official Facebook Page for up to the minute stories... Complete StoryStrategies of Running the Yukon Quest
While the town of Dawson City awaits the arrival of the leaders, race officials, volunteers and... Complete StoryRace for the Gold
Pelly Crossing Feb 17, 09:30 YST -
Four mushers have left the Scroggie Creek Dog Drop on... Complete StoryRunning Their Own Race
A group of experienced mushers headed out on the trail this afternoon and are now in... Complete StoryOn the Trail to Dawson City
Pelly Crossing Feb 16, 12:45 YST
The front runners are on their way to Dawson City. As... Complete StoryLittle Blazes Into Pelly Crossing
Pelly Crossing Feb 16, 05:45 YST
Jon Little arrived in Pelly at 3:21 AM local time, well ahead of... Complete StorySchnuelle Leads the Field Towards Pelly Crossing
Carmacks Feb 15, 22:46 YST ~
Sebastian Schnuelle led the way as the 2009 Yukon Quest passed... Complete StoryWant more?
Want more news and updates? Become a fan of our official Facebook Page for up to the minute stories... Complete StoryJon Little First Into Carmacks
Carmacks Feb 15, 15:30 YST.
Jon Little arrived first into Carmacks at 12:47 PM this afternoon.... Complete StoryMushers Praise the Trail
Braeburn Feb 15, 06:15 YST. The top priority for the Yukon Quest organization for the 2009... Complete StoryBritten First Into Braeburn, Buser Follows
Updated - Braeburn Feb. 15, 01:11 YST. Jean-Denis Britten was the first musher to... Complete StoryAnd They're Off...
Whitehorse Feb. 14, 14:00 YST. A cheering crowd sent twenty nine mushers down... Complete StoryWant more?
Want more news and updates? Become a fan of our official Facebook Page for stories... Complete StoryHappy Trails
Whitehorse Feb. 14, 10 AM YST. Canadian Ranger Trail Manager, Sergeant Mitch Mitchell... Complete StoryGerry's Insights - Meet the 2009 Yukon Quest Mushers
Yukon Quest Veteran, Gerry Willomitzer provides fans with his predictions for the race... Complete Story2009 Yukon Quest 300 Starting Order
The 2009 Yukon Quest 300 will see 23 teams running from Whitehorse, Yukon to Pelly Crossing - the... Complete Story2009 Starting Order
The 2009 Yukon Quest Start and Draw Banquet saw over 500 people gather in Whitehorse to celebrate... Complete StoryGerry Willomitzer's Insights
Yukon Quest Veteran Musher Gerry Willomitzer has agreed to provide his insights into the 2009... Complete StoryBus to Whitehorse
The bus to Whitehorse will leave February 10th, 6:00 am, from downtown Fairbanks. Riders will... Complete Story2009 Finish Banquet Tickets Available
Order your 2009 Finish and Awards Banquet tickets today! The Finish Banquet will be your last... Complete StoryJunior Yukon Quest
Six Junior mushers are scheduled to start the 2009 Junior Yukon Quest next Saturday. Meredith... Complete Story$10,000 Cash Raffle Winners Announced
On Saturday, January 10, the Alaska Yukon Quest office held a $10,000 cash raffle at Big Daddy's... Complete StoryBlack Gold Raffle Winners
The 2008 Yukon Quest's Black Gold Raffle, which was held on Saturday, September 20th at Ivory... Complete StoryJon Little's Team Hit By Vehicle During Training Run
Jon Little, a 2005 Yukon Quest veteran and 2009 entrant lost 4 dogs in a recent training accident... Complete StoryEmployment Opportunity - Fairbanks Operations Assistant
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race has an immediate opening for a self-directed... Complete Story23 Teams Entered in 2009 Yukon Quest
Twenty-three teams are now officially entered to run the 2009 Yukon Quest. Opening Day for the... Complete StoryJohn Schandelmeier hired as Alaska Trail Coordinator
The Yukon Quest’s Alaska Board of Directors recently hired John Schandelmeier as the Alaska... Complete StoryProfile of Doug Grilliot, 2009 Race Marshal
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog race is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug... Complete StoryDr. Kathleen McGill announced as 2009 Head Veterinarian
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen McGill has... Complete Story2009 Race Personnel Announced
The Yukon Quest is pleased to announce the Doug Grilliot will return as the 2009 Race Marshal and... Complete StoryYukon Quest Vet Recovering in Vancouver Hospital
Dr. John Overell, DVM, suffered serious injuries in a vehicle accident earlier this month and is... Complete StoryYukon Quest (Alaska) has new Admin Assistant and Board
We are pleased to announce that effective May 5th, Stephanie Little Wolf, has joined our team as... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest Raffle Winners
Congratulations to Maureen Wallingham of Whitehorse who won the 2008 Yukon Quest Raffle Grand Prize... Complete StoryCall for Nominations for Yukon Quest Boards of Directors
The Yukon Quest is looking for a few dedicated people who have a good understanding of the Yukon... Complete StoryFinish Banquet: Mackey wins Vet's Choice
The 2008 Yukon Quest Finish Banquet had it all, including a marriage proposal by 10th Place musher... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line: February 23rd, 6:00 p.m.
Kyla Boivin of Whitehorse arrived with just enough time to shower before dinner. The Red Lantern... Complete StoryKyla Boivin Spotted at Takhini River Bridge
A Yukon Quest Volunteer called in to say that they saw Red Lantern Musher Kyla Boivin pass under... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line: Feb.23, 11 a.m.
Ann Ledwidge and Bill Cotter weren’t running a close race at all in the beginning. Four-time... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line: Phil Joy arrives at 11:16 a.m.
Phil Joy was among five rookie mushers who scratched after a dramatic airlift off Eagle Summit in... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line: Feb. 21, 11:30 p.m.
In the race for 10th place, two-time veteran Bill Pinkham won. But it was no small victory for... Complete StoryMike Ellis finishes in 11th
Mike Ellis pulled into the Whitehorse Finish Line just after 11 pm Thursday night with 9 of his... Complete StoryBill Pinkham arrives in 10th place
Two-time Yukon Quest veteran Bill Pinkham crossed the Whitehorse Finish Line just before 10:30... Complete StoryCarmacks Checkpoint Hosting Red Lantern Team
As the final dog teams begin their last runs along the trail, the Yukon Quest Checkpoints and Dog... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line - 9th Team Arrives
The ninth musher has crossed the Yukon Quest Finish line with a serenity that has permeated his... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line: Feb. 21, 6:20 p.m.
Dan Kaduce was expected into Whitehorse around 10 a.m. this morning, but it was 4:30 p.m. before he... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line - Feb 21 - 11 a.m.
Under a picture perfect blue sky that reminds us all why we live in the north, Kelley Griffin... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line, Feb. 21, 2 a.m.
Brent Sass had a lot of friends volunteering along the 1,000-mile trail. He had his jovial father... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line, Feb. 21, 12:30 a.m.
The wind in downtown Whitehorse had a chill this evening but the crowd was warm and buoyant as they... Complete StoryBraeburn 9:45 a.m.: The race for third
The race is on again as Dave Dalton and Michelle Phillips head out of the last checkpoint and... Complete StoryWhitehorse Finish Line - 2:15 a.m.
As the bobbing light of a headlamp came around the corner on First Avenue in Whitehorse approaching... Complete StoryBritten family endures a long, tough race
Jean-denis Britten has an amazing team backing him up on the Yukon Quest trail. It is a small... Complete StoryEight minutes apart - 24 miles to go!
Volunteer spotters along the Takhini River reported seeing Lance Mackey and Ken Anderson only... Complete StoryBraeburn: Willomitzer weighs in
Gerry Willomitzer doesn’t regret his decision not to run the Yukon Quest this year in favour... Complete StoryBraeburn: See you at the finish line Lance and Ken!
It was a subdued farewell here at Braeburn Lodge, the last checkpoint in the 2008 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryCarmacks 10:15 a.m.: Race for third could be among four
The race for third place is just as intense as the race for first. Here in Carmacks, where Dave... Complete StoryCheckpoint Manager David Bennett: Service with a smile
David Bennett is one of the friendliest guys you could ever meet. Bennett in front of the Leader... Complete StoryCarmacks: Three vie for third place
Travel companions Michelle Phillips and Dave Dalton have split up. After traveling together since... Complete StoryPelly Crossing: Feb.18, 4 p.m.
As is often the case in the Yukon Quest, there is a race happening behind the frontrunners. This... Complete StoryVolunteer Mindy Juliana serves it up for the Yukon Quest
Mindy Juliana started her shift in the kitchen at Pelly Crossing’s Community Centre at 8 p.m.... Complete StoryCarmacks: Anderson and Mackey shock everyone
Ken Anderson and Lance Mackey are keeping Yukon Quest watchers on their toes. To everyone’s... Complete StoryPelly Crossing: Mackey chases first place
Lance Mackey is chasing the lead and his name is Ken Anderson. The three-time Yukon Quest Champion... Complete StoryPelly Crossing: Anderson breezes through
Ken Anderson is in a hurry. He is in the lead and he’s not giving it up. Anderson blew into... Complete StoryCanadian Rangers break the trail out of Dawson City
Yukon Quest mushers heading into Pelly Crossing from Dawson City should be having a relatively easy... Complete StoryScroggie Creek: Brent Sass takes the lead!
In the wee hours this morning Brent Sass shocked everyone following this 1,000-mile race... Complete StoryDawson City: Home Sweet Home for Ledwidge and Guimond
Ann Ledwidge and Cor Guimond are home at last. The final two of 16 in this 1,000-mile race glided... Complete StoryDawson City Race Update
The race is on as three-time Yukon Quest Champion Lance Mackey and his rival in this year’s... Complete StoryDawson City: Singin' Sass
An eager Brent Sass could barely keep himself from leaving the halfway point in Dawson City... Complete StoryDawson City: 11: 30 a.m. update
Cor Guimond and Anne Ledwidge, both of Dawson City, headed out from Fortymile this morning but... Complete StoryA Trailbreaker's Adventure into Eagle
Three-time Champion Lance Mackey said upon his arrival in Dawson City that the Yukon Quest trail so... Complete StoryDawson City: Kaduce arrives in record time
Dan Kaduce has landed in Dawson City with the fastest time so far between here and Fortymile... Complete StoryHockey Night in Dawson City
For many eager race fans, the Yukon Quest 36-hour layover in Dawson City is all about barking... Complete StoryDawson City: Three mushers in!
The arrival of three mushers within an hour-and-a-half of one another was a welcomed surprise to... Complete StoryDawson City: Cotter arrives
Bill Cotter arrived in Dawson City at 12:53 p.m. looking very tired after more than 12 hours on the... Complete StoryDawson City: Britten passes Cotter
Everyone was expecting Bill Cotter, but it was Jean-denis Britten who coasted down Front... Complete StoryDawson City: The excitement never ends...
It's Friday at 11 a.m. in this Gold Rush town of 1,800 and the excitement continues to build... Complete StoryDawson Update: Sass and Phillips are in!
Nearly 12 full hours after the first two mushers swept into the 2008 Yukon Quest’s halfway... Complete StoryDawson City: Lance Nabs the Gold!
It was a long morning of waiting at the Dawson City Checkpoint, but it was worth it. Three-time... Complete StorySPOT-ing mushers on the trail
The Yukon Quest Trail is well-known for the long distances between some race checkpoints, reaching... Complete StoryDawson City 7 a.m.
The Dawson City Checkpoint was bustling at 5 a.m. with media, spouses, handlers and Race... Complete StoryEagle 1:30 a.m.
Julie Estey’s many fans and friends want to know how the rookie musher is faring after... Complete StoryWatching the Back of the Pack
While most of the media and many race fans are excited to know who is in first place, some of the... Complete StoryThe Trail to the Klondike!
From Eagle to Dawson City, the Yukon Quest Trail follows both modern and historic travel corridors.... Complete StoryUpdate from Eagle
At dinner time on Wednesday night, there were six teams already on their way to Dawson City, five... Complete StoryEagle, Alaska - the most remote Yukon Quest Checkpoint
The small town of Eagle is well-known to Yukon Quest mushers but rarely visited by race fans as it... Complete StoryJulie Estey Scratches at Slaven's Cabin
Yukon Quest Officials in Eagle received a satellite phone call from Slaven's Dog Drop telling them... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest 300 - Final Results
All five remaining 2008 Yukon Quest 300 mushers have crossed the Finish Line in Central, AK, and... Complete StoryThe Race is On!
Lance Mackey arrived in Eagle at 11:52 p.m. Tuesday night with dogs looking good and barking as... Complete StoryTuesday, 9 a.m. Circle City
With a team of 12, rookie musher Julie Estey was left Circle City this morning, but a... Complete StoryUpdate from Slaven's Cabin
Tuesday February 12, 2008 Slaven's Cabin is a public use cabin in the heart of the Yukon-Charley... Complete StoryUpdate from Circle, Tuesday a.m.
Ken Anderson will most likely be the first musher to wait out a penalty he earned back at Chena Hot... Complete StoryUpdate from Circle City
In the Yukon Quest 300, reports from the home front of Aliy Zirkle and Allen Moore are that the two... Complete StoryUpdate from Central Checkpoint
Posted early Monday morning The 2008 Yukon Quest began without a hitch on the Chena River in... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest & YQ300 Starting Orders
Here are the Yukon Quest and Yukon Quest 300 Starting Orders:
2008 Yukon Quest 1 Didier... Complete StoryThe World of Handling
Who are these people who call themselves handlers? What do they do and why do they do it? Meet... Complete StoryLatest Trail Report 1/24/08
1-22-08 Yukon Quest Trail Report
From Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs there have been both heavy... Complete StoryFood Drops in Whitehorse, Fairbanks this Saturday!
Mandatory Food Drops for both the 2008 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and the Yukon... Complete StoryYukon Quest Appoints New 2008 Race Marshal
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is pleased to announce the official appointment of... Complete Story2008 Junior Yukon Quest
The Yukon Quest organization is happy to announce the return of the Junior Yukon Quest in 2008... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest Fan Bus
Join the 2008 Yukon Quest Fan Bus for a mobile party packed with Yukon Quest volunteers... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest Start Banquet
The 2008 Yukon Quest Start & Draw Banquet will be held Thursday, February 7, 2008 and tickets... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest Entry Deadline - 25 Years, 29 Teams
25 years and 29 teams - last Friday's regular entry deadline to compete in the 2008 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryYukon Quest Party Fundraiser & Texas Hold'em Event
We cordially invite you to join us in having some "Dawg Gone" fun
By attending the party... Complete StoryLong Time YQ Supporter Lefty Roberts Passes Away
The Yukon Quest and the community of Fairbanks lost a good friend with the passing of Harlton... Complete StoryJoe May – 2008 Yukon Quest Race Marshal
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe May as... Complete Story2008 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race – 25 Years
THREE TIMES! Lance Mackey at the 2007 finish line in Fairbanks. (photo by Jillian Rogers)Current... Complete StorySecond Annual Rookie Meeting a Great Success
(Attendees listen to veteran Yukon Quest mushers)In only its second year, the Yukon Quest Rookie... Complete StoryYukon Quest Birthday Party Kick-Off!
The Alaska Office of the Yukon Quest kicked off the 2008 mushing season with our Annual Yukon... Complete StoryMike Ellis and Didier Moggia win final Early Incentive Prizes
(Mike Ellis on the trail)The final prize of the 2008 Early Incentive Awards was drawn at the... Complete Story
Race Director Josea Busby and volunteer Mary Jo Blacker load straw onto a trailer bound for... Complete Story
Devon's Quest: The Story of the Jamaican Dog Sled Team
Devon's Quest: The Story of the Jamaican Dog Sled TeamBy: Susie Rogan "Front Line" ObserverDevon... Complete StoryYukon Quest Birthday Party
Yukon Quest Birthday PartyFriday, October 12 - 7:00 p.m.Zola's Cafe Dore, Main Street... Complete StoryYukon Quest Contributor Passes Away at Age 91
(Major Evans at 2005 Start Line)
Major Evans gave over 4 decades of his life... Complete StoryWes Rau Back to Whitehorse by Popular Demand
Yukon Quest presents holistic canine care weekend with Wes Rau
Wes in... Complete Story2008 Junior Yukon Quest Entry Forms and Rules Now Online
Beginning September 13, Junior Mushers can access the http://www.junioryukonquest.com link from the... Complete Story'08 Rookie Meeting During ADMA Sled Dog Symp., Oct. 19
The leaves are turning, there's a chill in the air, and the Fall season is definitely upon us in... Complete StoryPeter Ledwidge Wins the Second Early Incentive Drawing!
Musher Peter Ledwidge wins the 2nd Early Incentive Drawing! Congratulations... Complete Story
Yukon Quest 2008 Raffle
$40,000 CASH TO WIN
Yukon Quest presents the 2008 Raffle in celebration... Complete Story
Congrats to Bill Cotter, Wins 1st Early Incentive drawing
Bill Cotter drops by the Yukon Quest Cabin with his 2008 Race Entry. Timeliness paid off for... Complete StoryYQ Seeks Race Logistics Coordinator for the 2008 Race
With the Race Season soon to be upon us, the Yukon Quest is actively seeking a Race Logistics... Complete StoryNineteen Mushers (and counting!) in the 25th YQ Race
Mushers Enjoy Coffee and Conversation at the Yukon Quest Pioneer Park Cabin during the Opening Day... Complete Story14 Mushers (and counting...) enter 2008 YQ on first day
The 2008 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race saw 14 mushers enter their names on the opening... Complete StoryRace Personnel in place for 2008 Yukon Quest
The Yukon Quest is pleased to announce our key race personnel for the 2008 race.1988 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryThe Yukon Quest is looking for a Race Director
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is now accepting applications for the newly created... Complete StoryTania Simpson to Lead the Alaska Office into 25th Running
The Yukon Quest International, Ltd. (Alaska) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recent... Complete StoryLance Mackey Nominated for ESPY Award
Lance Mackey, 2007 Champion of both The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and the Iditarod... Complete StoryJoin the Yukon Quest at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks!
The cabin at Pioneer Park is now open! Stop by and pick up all your Yukon Quest gear at our... Complete StoryArriba! Volunteer Appreciation Party a Success!
Carumba! Over 100 people turned out for the Volunteer Appreciation Party at the Musher's Hall... Complete StoryWelcome New Yukon Quest (Alaska) Board Members
Thanks to all the Yukon Quest (Alaska) Members who sent in their ballots! Over 90 members... Complete StoryYukon Quest Executive Director (Alaska) Search Begins
The Yukon Quest Office in Fairbanks is saddened by Julie Estey's departure. We wish her... Complete StoryLance Mackey Feted by the Fairbanks Community!
Lance Mackey and Friend with Julie Estey, Executive Director of the Yukon Quest at the Fairbanks... Complete StoryYQ (Alaska) Exec. Dir. Resigns to Hit the Trail
Yukon Quest Executive Director Julie Estey recently announced her resignation in order to pursue... Complete StoryYukon Quest Board of Directors Elections on the Horizon
Members keep the Yukon Quest on track! Please consider Board Membership and don't... Complete StoryLance Mackey Makes History!
Lance Mackey, Champion of the 2007 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, became the first... Complete StoryJoin us in Fairbanks for the Cinco De Mayo Volunteer Party!
We Love Our Volunteers!It's on the Calendar of Events, so check it out! The Annual Fairbanks... Complete Story2007 Awards and Winners
(Lance with his Golden Harness Champions)The 2007 Yukon Quest has been entered into the history... Complete Story2007 Race Summary
The 2007 Yukon Quest was a cold-weather, endurance run, almost from Start to Finish. Temperatures... Complete StoryLast Dog Team is Home!
(Julie Estey presents Bob McAlpin with the 2007 Red Lantern Award and his finishers' patch)The... Complete StoryMushers and Dogs Honored at 2007 YQ Finish Banquet
(Lance Mackey Accepts His First Place Award) The mushers and dogs of the 2007 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryMike Jayne Accepts the Challenge of the North Award
(Rookie Mike Jayne at the Finish Line)
Race officials voted Saturday to award Mike Jayne... Complete StoryVet. Team and Fellow Mushers Recognize S. Schnuelle
(Sebastian and His Dogs)
Musher Sebastian Schnuelle took home two of the 2007 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryFellow Mushers Honor Schnuelle
(Gerry Willomitzer, Mike McCowan and Vern Starks watch Sebastian with his Dogs at the Finish)Musher... Complete StoryUpdate from the Finish Line in Fairbanks
(Aaron Burmeister and Bendikt Beisch at the Finish Line)With just two teams left on the trail, and... Complete StoryThe Last Teams!
(Kyla Boivin at the 2007 Start Line)
Updated 2.25.06 8 am
Kyla Boivan entered the Finish... Complete StoryRed Lantern Day and Finish Banquet
Don't miss the 2007 Finishing Banquet at the Westmark Hotel's Gold Room, TONIGHT beginning at... Complete StoryMeet the Mushers, Red Lantern Day and Finishing Banquet!
William Kleedehn at the 2006 Meet The MushersPlease join us for the Meet The Mushers at Two Street... Complete StoryYQ Team Release Prelim. Findings of Deceased Dog Hope
Yukon Quest Veterinary Team Release Preliminary Findings of Deceased Dog Hope
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA... Complete Story2007 Raffle Winners
(Wayne Braga's NEW Truck!)Congratulations to Wayne Braga of Whitehorse, who's winning ticket will... Complete StoryWelcome the Last Teams to Fairbanks!!
(2004 Red Lantern winner Tom Benson crossing the Finish Line)It's always exciting to see the... Complete StoryThe Final Five - 240 miles apart; running towards Fairbanks
(Team passing overflow in mountains)With over a dozen dog teams now finished the 2007 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryAaron Burmeister to be named 2007's Rookie-of-the-Year
AARON BURMEISTER TO BE NAMED 2007 YUKON QUEST’S ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ Rookie... Complete StoryUpdates from the Finish Line
(2007 Rookie of the Year, Aaron Burmeister, arrives at the Finish Line)Fifteen dog teams have... Complete StoryDeceased Dog on Kelley Griffin's Yukon Quest Team
CHENA HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA – Head Veterinarian Vern Starks of the Yukon Quest International... Complete StoryClose Races to the Finish Line
(Sebastian Schnuelle Congratulates his Dogs at the Finish Line)This afternoon saw 4 more mushers... Complete Story6th Musher Scratches from 2007 Yukon Quest
Veteran Yukon Quest musher Peter Ledwidge has scratched from the 2007 race in Circle City... Complete StoryTrail Report # 13: Chena Hot Springs to Fairbanks
(Musher Entering the North Pole Dog Drop)Trail Report #13: Chena Hot Springs to Fairbanks... Complete StoryTrail Report #12: Mile 101 to Chena Hot Springs
(Hans Gatt Departing Mile 101)Trail Report #12: Mile 101 Dog Drop to Chena Hot Springs... Complete StoryFour separate 'mini-races' are shaping up as the first ten dog teams approach the Fairbanks Finish... Complete Story
See the Teams at the Finish Line
(Dog Team coming through Chena Hot Springs)Lance Mackey has set a new Yukon Quest record... Complete StoryLooking Further Back - Keep Track of the Pack
Updating the Central Checkpoint Race Update Board
Updated 2.21.06 10:00 am
There are... Complete StoryRecord Run and Third Straight Championship!!
(2007 Yukon Quest Champion Lance Mackey at the Finish Line)Lance Mackey has mushed his way into... Complete StoryMackey Makes It 3 In A Row
Lance Mackey at the finish lineLance Mackey became just the 2nd musher to win 3 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryMackey Through North Pole
Lance Mackey and a frosty team of dogs cruised through the North Pole Dog Drop Tuesday morning... Complete StoryHead to Downtown Fairbanks for all the YQ Fest Activities!
With the teams closing in on Fairbanks, it's time for Yukon Quest Fest in Downtown Fairbanks! ... Complete StoryFinal Run to the Finish Line
(Gerry Wilomitzer Placed Third)Updated 2.21.07 9:00 amHans Gatt arrived at the Finish Line at 8:40... Complete StoryYQ Vet. Releases Prelim. Findings of Musher's Dog Melville
YUKON QUEST VETERINARIAN RELEASES PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF MUSHER’S DOG MELVILLEFAIRBANKS... Complete Story1:00 am Departure from Chena Hot Springs
(Race Leader Lance Mackey checks into Chena Hot Springs)Race leader Lance Mackey is now in Chena... Complete StoryDeceased Dog on Brent Sass' Yukon Quest Team
February 19, 2007 DECEASED DOG ON BRENT SASS’ YUKON QUEST TEAMCENTRAL, ALASKA (3:00 p.m.... Complete StoryFairbanks Preparing for an Early Finish
Race fans predicted a fast 2007 Yukon Quest and the mushers are not disappointing them. If... Complete Story1:00am Tue. is Mackey's earliest dep. Chena Hot Springs
(Race Leader Lance Mackey checks into Chena Hot Springs)Race leader Lance Mackey is now in... Complete StoryTrail Report #11: Central to Mile 101
Trail Report #11: Central to Mile 101 Dog Drop ~ 33 Miles(Based on the trail report from... Complete StoryMusher Greg Parvin, Dog Team Arrive Safely in Dawson City
(Greg Parvin; submitted photo)Sun Feb 18/07 - 08:00 Overdue Yukon Quest musher Greg... Complete StoryEagle Checkpoint - waiting for the final teams
(Eagle Volunteers wait by the fire for dog teams)UPDATED: Feb 18 22:00 ... Complete StoryThe Rest of the Story
(William Kleedehn Taking Care of His Dogs)UPDATED: Feb 19 - 12:45 pmThe Yukon Quest mushers are now... Complete StorySlaven's Cabin - reports from the remote dog drop
(Slaven's Cabin Dog Drop from the air)
UPDATED: Feb 18 - 20:30 Six dog teams are... Complete StoryTrail Report #10 Circle City to Central
Trail Report #10 Circle City to Central ~ 75 miles(Based on reports from Race Manager Alex... Complete StoryTrail Report #9 Slaven's Roadhouse to Circle City
(Sunrise on the Yukon River from Circle City)Trail Report #9 Slaven's Roadhouse to Circle City... Complete StoryEagle, Alaska - a Checkpoint with a historic past!
("The Yukon Mail at Eagle, Alaska")Most people know that Eagle, Alaska is the only Yukon Quest... Complete StoryKeeping the teams on the trail - Eagle Checkpoint
(View of Eagle Bluff from town dock)Updated: Feb 17/07; 21:30 - Sixteen of the 22 remaining teams... Complete StoryYuka Honda Scratches from 2007 Yukon Quest
DAWSON CITY, YUKON (Feb 17, 2007: 2:00 p.m.) – Yukon Quest musher Yuka Honda, of Healy... Complete StoryTeams moving through Eagle Checkpoint
(Michelle Phillips repacking prior to departing Eagle)Eight teams have now passed through the Eagle... Complete StoryOverdue Yukon Quest Musher and Dogs Safe and Healthy
DAWSON CITY, YUKON (Feb 17/07: 9:30 a.m. P.S.T.) - 2007 Yukon Quest musher Greg Parvin and his team... Complete StoryFront runners into Eagle
(Sebastian Schnuelle jokes with Eagle checkers)The first several dog teams have arrived in Eagle... Complete StoryYukon Quest Musher Overdue in Dawson City
YUKON QUEST MUSHER OVERDUE IN DAWSON CITYDAWSON CITY, YUKON (8:00 p.m.) – Officials of the... Complete StoryFrank Turner Scratches in Dawson
Veteran Whitehorse musher and 1995 Yukon Quest Champion Frank Turner (18) has become the third team... Complete StoryLance leads the way into Eagle!
Race Leader Lance Mackey continues to run a near-perfect race as he rolled into Eagle Checkpoint... Complete StoryTrail Report #8: Eagle to Slavin's Roadhouse
Trail Report #8 Eagle to Slavin's Roadhouse ~ 100 miles
(Based on reports from Race Manager Alex... Complete StoryTrail Report #7 Dawson City to Eagle
(Lance Mackey on the Yukon River)Trail Report #7 Dawson City to Eagle, Alaska ~ 150 miles(Based on... Complete StoryBack of the Pack Into Dawson City
(Bob McAlpin and His Team)Bob McAlpin surprised checkpoint volunteers and officials early this... Complete StoryMaking a Run for the Border
Updated 2.16.07 8:15 amRace Officials had a busy night launching 10 teams in the past 12... Complete StoryYukon Quest Musher Withdrawn from Race at Dawson City
YUKON QUEST MUSHER WITHDRAWN FROM RACE AT DAWSON CITYDAWSON CITY, YUKON (12:00 p.m.) – Alaska... Complete StoryUpdate from Scroggie Creek Dog Drop
(Dog team departing Scroggie Creek Dog Drop)Updated: 02-15-07: 11:20The Scroggie Creek Dog Drop... Complete StoryThe Art of Making the Perfect Dawson City Camp
Since historic days, mushers along this trail have been creating makeshift camps. A well... Complete StoryMore Teams Into Dawson City Checkpoint
(Dave Dalton's team pulling into Dawson City)Updated 2.15.07 12:15 am
Benedikt... Complete StoryStaying in Motion - the race at the back
The teams have spread themselves out over more than 48 hours as the front of the pack begins... Complete StoryRunning Strategies - "Who is in the lead?"
(Dog team passing through the Black Hills)Many people wonder how dog teams that leave a checkpoint... Complete StoryMiddle of the Pack Makes Its Way Toward Dawson
(Dogs Resting At Scroggie)As Sebastian bootied his dogs and prepared for a departure from... Complete StoryMackey leads teams into Dawson City - more follow...
(Lance Mackey Congratulates His Dogs)Updated 2-14-07, 10:45 amThe last two teams of the... Complete StoryMackey First Into Dawson
(Lance Congratulates His Team)Lance Mackey and a fired up dog team arrived into Dawson at 11:35 pm... Complete StoryKiara Adams Returns to Pelly to Scratch
(Kiara Prepares Her Sled at the Start of the Race)Kiara Adams returned to Pelly Crossing on Tuesday... Complete StoryTrail Report #6: Scroggie Creek to Dawson City
(Gold Dredge Outside of Dawson City)Segment #6 (continued from the Rangers Pre Race Trail... Complete StoryScroggie Sees More Action
(Dave Dalton Takes Care of His Dogs in Scroggie Creek)Using a satellite phone, veterinarian Gregg... Complete StoryTetz Wins Yukon Quest 300
Yukon Quest 300 Wraps Up
Updated 2-15-07 11:20
A little after midnight, Jeremy Keller arrived at... Complete StoryTight Pack of Frontrunners Head for Dawson
(Stewart River-aka Scroggie Creek - Dog Drop)Update 2-13-07 11:20 amThe four front runners left the... Complete StoryRace "Trail Tail" 1
"Amanda's Trail Tail"
Tuesday, February 13 - 10:00 a.m.
Temperatures are cool (hovering... Complete StoryScroggie Creek Dog Drop on the Stewart River
One Hundred trail miles north of the Pelly Crossing Checkpoint sits a tiny, 'rustic'... Complete StoryStepping up in Stepping Stone
The cabins at Stepping Stone are a welcome sight for mushers traveling the Yukon Quest Trail.... Complete StoryRunning Your Own Race - from Eagle all the way to Central
(Michelle Phillips on the Yukon River outside Circle City)Michelle Phillips' team is resting at the... Complete StoryTrail Report #5 Pelly Crossing to Scroggie Creek
Segment #5 (continued from the Rangers Pre Race Trail Report....)Pelly Crossing to Scroggie... Complete StoryWinning Strategies: Efficient Checkpoint Routines
(Hans Gatt Prepares Food for his Team in Pelly Crossing)
Every good... Complete StoryPelly Crossing Questaurant
(The Questaurant Staff)
Feeling hungry? Need to refuel? Come and try all... Complete StoryFirst Scratch of the 2007 Yukon Quest
(Catherine Pinard at the Race Start)
Updated 2-12-07 9:15
Catherine Pinard decided to... Complete StoryTrail Report #4 McCabe Creek to Pelly Crossing
Frank Turner's Team on the Trail Segment #4 (continued from the Rangers Pre Race Trail... Complete StoryYQ Vet. Team Releases Preliminary Findings of Jewel
For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 12, 2007YUKON QUEST VETERINARY TEAM RELEASES PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF... Complete StoryLeaders into Pelly Crossing
The front running teams reached the Pelly Crossing Checkpoint early this morning. Lance... Complete StoryDeceased Dog on Yuka Honda's Yukon Quest Team
CARMACKS, YUKON – The Head Veterinarian of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race... Complete StoryTrail Report #3: Carmacks to McCabe Creek
Segment #3 (continued from the Rangers Pre Race Trail... Complete StoryMedia Release - Mackey Bursts Into Carmacks
CARMACKS, YUKON (7:00 pm PST) – As night fell on the second day of the 1000-mile (1,600... Complete StoryYukon Quest 300 Leaders Depart Pelly Crossing
Updated Monday 2-12-07 22:10
Jeremie Matrishon is the first to leave the Pelly Crossing checkpoint... Complete StoryYukon Quest Welcomes New Carmacks Checkpoint
The Carmacks Community Centre is back serving as a checkpoint location for this year’s race... Complete StoryMajority of Mushers Have Reached Carmacks
Updated - 2-12-07 2:00 am Benedikt Beisch entered Carmacks at 1:38 am early Monday... Complete StoryTrail Report: Braeburn to Carmacks
Russ Bybee and his team can always be spotted!During the pre-race trail briefing, Canadian... Complete StoryCarmacks Awaits Race Leaders
A Yukon Quest Handler Gets Some Much Needed RestA group of quick paced front runners are closing in... Complete StoryYukon Quest 300 Mushers Follow the Leaders!
The town of Whitehorse sent the Yukon Quest 300 mushers onto the trail in style. A record... Complete StoryYukon Quest Mushers Head Out on the Trail
Kiara Adams Leaves the ChuteUnder blue skies and a bright Yukon sun, the 2007 mushers hit the Yukon... Complete StoryCanadian Rangers Trail Proofing Team Out of Whitehorse
At 9 am Saturday, Yukon Time, 6 members of the Canadian Rangers Proofing Team left the starting... Complete StoryCan Can Dancers Get in the YQ Spirit with Sorel Boots!
Can Can Dancers Perform in their Sorel Boots-The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Can Can Dancers... Complete StoryYukon Quest 2007 Start Order
Aaron Burmeister Draws His Start Number with Head Veterinarian Vern StarksThe Start Banquet is... Complete StoryYukon Quest Media Accreditation Meeting!
Yukon Quest Media Accreditation MeetingWHITEHORSE, YUKON - Don't run with the "crowd"! Make sure to... Complete StoryYQ Gives International Polar Year (IPY) "Stamp of Approval"
The Canadian International Polar Year Stamp Is Unveiled Nationally at the Yukon Quest... Complete StoryYukon Quest International "Mix 'n Mingle"
Yukon Quest International Mix 'n MingleThursday, February 8, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. Visitor Information... Complete StoryMeet the 2007 Yukon Quest Mushers Wednesday Night!
February 6, 2007
Meet the 2007 Yukon Quest Mushers!
WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Don’t miss this... Complete StoryFor the Love of Dogs
For the Love of Dogs
The Yukon Quest celebrates 24 years of excellence in canine care
Dave... Complete StoryYQ Veterinary Team Focused on Excellence In Dog Care
Head Veterinarian, Vern Starks, talks with Lance Mackey During 2007 Pre-race Veterinary... Complete StoryFuture Mushers Kids' Club Kick-Off a Success!
The Yukon Quest kicked off its "Future Mushers Kids' Club" on Saturday, February 3rd at the... Complete StoryVeterinarians Check Out 2007 Dog Teams
Veterinarian Dr. Gregg Phillips examines one of Russ Bybee's Yukon Quest team members
Armed with... Complete StoryJunior Yukon Quest Cancelled for 2007
Due to a limited number of entrants, the Junior Yukon Quest Race Committee has cancelled the 2007... Complete StoryFairbanks Food Drop on January 27th
Yukon Quest and YQ300 Food Drop in Fairbanks! The weather was WARM and the turnout lively at... Complete StoryMedia FYI - Whitehorse Vet Checks, February 3 and 4, 2007
Media FYI
Mandatory pre-race vet checks for the 2007 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and... Complete StoryDogsledding from Jamaica to the Yukon!
Jamaican musher Devon Anderson, from the Chukka Caribbean Adventures Jamaica Dogsled Team in Ocho... Complete StoryEast Meets West at the Yukon Quest
January 25, 2007WHITEHORSE –Yukon Archives, Yukon Human Rights Commission and the National... Complete StoryRecord number of entries for the Yukon Quest 300.
There are 17 entries for the Yukon Quest 300 by the end of the sign-up day. While the... Complete Story...and the winners of the $10,000 Raffle are.......
John Greene and Conrad Hall! All the tickets sold out at the last minute--with a number of... Complete StoryYukon Quest at the UAF vs. Michigan Game
On Friday, January 19th, staff and volunteers from the Yukon Quest headed out to the Carlson Center... Complete StorySled Dog Science a success for YQ & UAF Geophysical Inst.
Sled Dog Science was the topic for the Science for Alaska Lecture Series on January 23, 2007. ... Complete StoryMike McCowan named YQ Race Marshal for fourth time:
The Yukon Quest is proud to announce that Race Marshal Mike McCowan is returning for his fourth... Complete StoryProactive Dog Care on the Trail
The Story of Stanley the Dogby Jerry Vanek, DVMStanley is a Yukon Quest sled dog. In 2006... Complete StoryThat's Dawson
by Yukon Quest Race Marshal Mike McCowanDawson is the halfway point in the Yukon Quest. When... Complete StoryWelcome to the 2007 Yukon Quest
by Race Marshal Mike McCowan: Welcome to the 2007 Yukon Quest International Sleddog Race. At 1000... Complete StoryAir North adds special flights for D. City Layover Weekend!!
Air North - Yukon's Airline, a Yukon Quest Lead Dog Sponsor, has now added two flights to service... Complete StoryScience of Sled Dogs Lecture, Jan. 23rd, 7pm @ Westmark
Join Drs. Margy Eastman and Denali Love for a fascinating lecture on sled dog science! The... Complete StoryFinal Tally of 28 Mushers to Mark 2007 YQ Start
January 16, 2007
WHITEHORSE, YUKON – The final deadline to compete in the epic 2007 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryFinishing Banquet Tickets & YQ Travel Deals! Don't Miss Out!
Finishing Banquet Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE from the Yukon Quest Office in Fairbanks. Call... Complete Story2007 Yukon Quest Raffle
2007 Yukon Quest RaffleIMAGINE WINNING... ` a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 QuadCab 4x4 Diesel (from Metro... Complete StoryCrab Feed a Success!
Thanks to all who braved the cold and came to the Carlson Center to enjoy the Crab Feed! ... Complete StoryRace Manager’s Trail Update - December 27, 2006
Recent snowfall along the Yukon Quest Trail has provided a reassuring base for trailbreakers... Complete StorySeven women in this year's Yukon Quest
Seven women are currently entered in the 2007 Yukon Quest and make a significant contribution... Complete StoryMighty Field Emerges for the 2007 Yukon Quest
At the end of regular registrations for the 2007 Yukon Quest, 33 mushers had entered the race and... Complete StoryMemorial Service for Agata Franczak
Maria (Agata) Agnieska Franczak-Prauzinska
August 15, 1955 – December 19, 2006
“Friends of... Complete StoryTrail to the Start Line: Greg Parvin
"I will probably find myself in the back of the pack", Greg Parvin told me in a rather casual... Complete StoryIs really cool!
No doubt, nice toy, eh ?
So..., who are you... Complete Story
Junior Yukon Quest 2007:
The Junior Yukon Quest Mushers will start on the Chena River in Downtown Fairbanks at noon on... Complete StoryTrail to starting line: Sebastian Schnuelle
There is a long road between the trail and the starting line.Although mushers are often portrayed... Complete Story2007 Hawg and Dawg Wine Tasting and Auction
Come on down to The 2007 Hawg and Dawg Auction and Wine Tasting at the Harley Davidson... Complete StoryYukon Quest Trail Report - November 27
Both the Alaska and the Yukon await more snow for the 2007 Yukon Quest Trail. Some mushers... Complete StoryPlanning Underway at Chena Hot Springs Checkpoint
The Yukon Quest met with representatives of Chena Hot Springs, the Two Rivers Dog Mushers... Complete StoryBlazing the Trail
Creating 1,000 miles of well marked trail is one of the primary tasks of the Yukon Quest Race... Complete Story2007 1,000 Mile Club Jacket available now !!
Become a member of the Yukon Quest Thousand Mile Club: This membership includes: The 2007 Thousand... Complete Story2007 Race Merchandise Now for Sale
The 2007 Race Merchandise is now available at the Yukon Quest Cache and on our online store at... Complete StoryJamming at the Yukon Quest Birthday Party
The Alaska Office of the Yukon Quest ushered in the 2007 Mushing Season with their Annual Yukon... Complete StoryTrail to the Start Line: by William Kleedehn
What are we doing at the end of October?This time of the year I run my dogs between 60 and 80... Complete StoryChena Hot Springs Designated as a 2007 YQ Checkpoint
Chena Hot Springs has been designated as a checkpoint for the 2007 Yukon Quest. Chena Hot Springs... Complete StoryYukon Quest Trail Committee Report:
The Yukon Quest International Council and Boards of Directors identified trail issues as... Complete StoryLong-Time Volunteer Named 2007 YQ Race Manager
Alex Olesen has been named the 2007 Yukon Quest Race Manager. Son of the late Leo Olesen, former... Complete StoryWhere's the Party?
The Yukon Quest is celebrating our 24th year in style with birthday parties in both Whitehorse and... Complete StoryVern Starks Named 2007 Yukon Quest Head Veterinarian
The Yukon Quest announced former trail veterinarian, Dr. Vern Starks as the new head veterinarian... Complete StoryLooking for Artists!
The Alaska Coffee Roasting Company in conjunction with the Yukon Quest International, Ltd.... Complete StoryPhysical Therapist Shares Canine Care Techniques
The Yukon Quest recently invited physical therapist Wes Rau to Whitehorse for two days of hands-on... Complete StoryFALL FRENZY
My to-do list for September:
Harvest, can and freeze the goodies from the... Complete Story
Wes Rau Canine Care Workshops in Whitehorse
By very popular demand, the Yukon Quest is pleased to be bringing Wes Rau back to Whitehorse!... Complete StoryVeteran William Kleedehn wins Aug. Early Incentive Drawing
Yukon Quest veteran, William Kleedehn’s name was pulled out of the vintage 1984 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryTrail to the Start Line - from Catherine Pinard
A new season is starting and this is always a very exciting time of the year. Mushers are a... Complete StoryKeeping us Connected
The Arctic Amateur Radio Club (AARC) received a visit from Yukon Quest (Alaska) Executive... Complete StoryBe a Part of our 2007 Yukon Quest Team
The Yukon Quest is seeking a Race Manager and Assistant Race Manager for the 2007 Yukon Quest... Complete StoryRichie Beattie wins Opening Day Draw!
Congratulations to Yukon Quest sophomore Richie Beattie who was drawn as the winner of the Opening... Complete Story20 Mushers Sign-up on Opening Day!
This past Saturday August 5th was the first day for mushers to register for the 2007 Yukon Quest... Complete StorySusan Butcher passes away.
Ledgendary Alaskan musher Susan Butcher passed away Saturday August 5th, 2006.Susan was a four-time... Complete StoryAll Systems Go for First Day Registration!
Saturday August 5th is the first day to register for the 2007 Yukon Quest. Entries will be... Complete StoryFairbanks Welcomes New Hometown Hero
Lance Mackey, Yukon Quest Champion in 2005 and 2006, received a hero’s welcome at the Golden... Complete StoryThank-you note from Agata
Yukon Quest musher Agata Franczak was recently diagnosed with cancer. When this news spread through... Complete StoryNew Yukon Quest Trail Committee Scouts Eagle Summit
After reviewing feedback from mushers over the past few years, the Yukon Quest has decided make... Complete Story2007 Yukon Quest Purse Rises to $200,000!
The Yukon Government announced today that it will be investing $50,000 US in the Yukon Quest... Complete Story2007 Yukon Quest Entry begins August 5th
The first day for mushers to sign-up for the 2007 Yukon Quest will be August 5th, 2006. This date... Complete StoryFundraising Benefit for Agata Franczak
2004 Yukon Quest finisher Agata Franczak is battling cancer and her Dawson City community is... Complete StoryYukon Board of Directors - new team for 2007
The 2006 Yukon Quest (Canada) Annual General Meeting saw 3 new members added to the Board, and... Complete StoryCalling All Finishers!
Yukon Quest veteran, Dave Dalton is sending out a call to all mushers who have sucessful completed... Complete StoryWelcome New Alaska Board Members!
The Alaskan Yukon Quest Board of Directors recently added four new members to their... Complete StoryYukon Quest Announces Purse Increase!
The 2007 Yukon Quest purse has been set at $150,000 US, an increase of $25,000, or 20% from the... Complete StoryRanger Brooks Ludwig with Alaska State Parks has stepped up to offer the Yukon Quest $2000 towards... Complete Story
Don't Fall Down on Your Job! Vote for your new YQ B. of Dir.
The Yukon Quest needs every member to make their voice heard during the upcoming Board of Directors... Complete StoryCome out to one of the Volunteer Appreciation Parties!
Every year, hundereds of people volunteer for the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. And... Complete StoryHUMMER H3 prize is heading South
Robert Huesler was holding lucky ticket number 209 when the draw was made for the 2006 HUMMER H3.... Complete StoryGet Involved!
Become a member of the Yukon Quest Board of Directors!
The Yukon Quest is looking for a few good... Complete StorySunday afternoon three Fairbanks snowmachiners set off from Angel Creek Lodge with one goal in... Complete Story
Annual Trail Clean Up
Alaskan volunteers and staff joined forces with representatives from the Bureau of Land Management... Complete StoryGot Quest?
With the race over perhaps you would like to have your very own memento to remember the exciting... Complete StoryAnd the Winners Are....
Congratulations to the winners of our fundraising Sweepstakes and Calcutta which took place in... Complete StoryFinish and Awards Banquet
The High Country Inn - Yukon Convention Center was packed Saturday night, February 25 for the 2006... Complete StoryWhitehorse Met the Mushers
Friday evening, February 24, people of all ages came out to meet the 2006 Yukon Quest Mushers... Complete StoryRed Lantern Reaches Dawson City
Regina Wycoff was the last musher to arrive in Dawson City and complete the 2006 Yukon Quest.... Complete StoryDawson City Awaits Red Lantern Winner
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Dawson City is ready to welcome the Red Lantern winner through the... Complete StoryRichie Beattie Takes Rookie of the Year
At 2:48pm, Thursday, February 23, Richie Beattie finished his first Yukon... Complete StoryJust Another Day at the Office
Six miles downriver from Eagle, Alaska, Wayne and Scarlett Hall are living the life most people... Complete StoryAll Teams Have Completed the 2006 Yukon Quest
There are no longer any mushers left on the 2006 Yukon Quest trail.
Michelle... Complete StoryThoughts from the Finishers
Lance Mackey greeted Hans Gatt and William Kleedehn at the finish line with a big grin and a... Complete StoryThe Lowdown on Run/Rest Strategies
Lance wolfed down a meal of Caribou Shepards Pie prepared by Dawson residents as he sat with his... Complete StoryLance Mackey: 2006 Yukon Quest Champion
Lance Mackey is now the 2006 Yukon Quest Champion. Crossing the finish line on the Yukon River in... Complete StoryDick Mackey Welcomes His Son to the Finish Line
Iditarod legend Dick Mackey arrived in Dawson City Monday evening to surprise his son at the finish... Complete StoryDawson City Ready for the Finishers
Tuesday morning in Dawson City volunteers and residents prepared for the first Dawson City finish... Complete StoryMackey Arrives in Dawson City
Lance Mackey crossed the finish line in Dawson City at 8:29 p.m. Yukon Time this... Complete StoryScroggie Creek: The Last Checkpoint
Mushers will make a second appearance at Stewart River on their way back to Dawson City. This time... Complete StoryHans Gatt the Surprise Leader into Scroggie Creek
The first team arrived into Stewart River - Northbound (aka Scroggie Creek) Monday at 6:01 pm... Complete StoryAfternoon Activity in Pelly Crossing
Feb. 21, 4:45 pm YKSTAfter a break in the action earlier today, this afternoon the Pelly Crossing... Complete StoryExperience Speaks
With Frank Turner sitting out the 2006 race, Dave Dalton becomes the musher with the most Yukon... Complete StoryKyla Boivin Scratches in Pelly Crossing
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Kyla Boivin said a sad goodbye to the Yukon Quest Trail thursday... Complete StoryHans and William Question Their Sanity
“Dawson to Pelly is 200 miles of hills, this year times two,” said William Kleedehn after... Complete StoryA Warm Pelly Crossing Welcome
Sunday afternoon, Pelly Crossing was inundated with Yukon Quest volunteers, officials and race fans... Complete StoryMore Teams Arrive in Pelly Crossing
Feb. 21, 11:38 am YKST
Pelly Crossing welcomed three frosty dog teams Monday morning. ... Complete StoryComforts of Home in Stepping Stone
Stepping Stone is a traditional hospitality stop approximately 70 miles from Scroggie Creek and 30... Complete StoryRangers Clear Small Avalanche Ahead of Mushers
The Canadian Rangers were greeted by a surprising obstacle while they proofed the trail ahead of... Complete StoryMushers Chase Leader Into Stepping Stone
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Lance Mackey departed Stepping Stone at 5:50 pm Sunday after just... Complete StoryThe Story on the Stewart River Dog Drop (Scroggie Creek)
One Hundred trail miles south of Dawson City is the Stewart River Dog Drop. ... Complete StoryRoger That
Even during a 'quiet' race year, communications are one of the cornerstones of a successful... Complete StoryHugh Neff Scratches in Dawson
Hugh Neff signed his official scratch form and gave it to Race Marshall Mike McCowan... Complete StoryFirst Teams Into Stewart River!
Lance Mackey roared into Stewart River Dog Drop at 4:02 pm Yukon Standard Time. ... Complete StoryTrail and Location Details for 2006 Yukon Quest Reroute
Southbound Leg (Dawson City to Pelly Crossing)
Dawson City to Stewart River (a.k.a. Scroggie... Complete StoryRace Organization Leaps Into Action
After the announcement by Race Marshall Mike McCowan to reroute the Yukon Quest Trail, Race Manager... Complete StoryMushers Begin the Second Half
Lance Mackey, William Kleedehn and Hans Gatt have all left Dawson City to begin the second half of... Complete StoryFinish Line in Dawson City
“The 2006 Yukon Quest will not be finishing in Whitehorse this year. It will be finishing in... Complete StoryRace Finish to be altered
Race Marshal Mike McCowan announced early Friday morning that the 2006 Yukon Quest will not follow... Complete StoryRace Officials Eye the Trail Ahead
Weather conditions continue to be a factor in the Yukon Quest this year. Officials... Complete StorySix-Time Yukon Quest Musher Turns Judge
As mushers drive into the checkpoints, they will see a friendly face waiting to greet them. Thomas... Complete StoryHandlers Get Prepared in Dawson
As the Yukon Quest mushers tackle American Summit and the 40 Mile River, their handlers are... Complete StoryLance Mackey First into Dawson!
Updated - Friday 2/17 5:00 pm
The town of Dawson is awaiting the arrival of Richie... Complete StoryEagle Opens it’s Doors
The town of Eagle typically lazes through the winter in a peaceful slumber draped in a blanket of... Complete StoryLeaders into Eagle
The two former Yukon Quest Champions were the first two teams to arrive in Eagle Checkpoint. Hans... Complete Story2006 Yukon Quest 300 Champion
We now have a 2006 Yukon Quest 300 Champion. After approximately two days and 20 hours, Brent Sass... Complete StoryMushers Enjoy Northern Hospitality Along the Trail…
The Yukon Quest mushers have now left the road system and are making their way along the Yukon... Complete StoryEagle Summit Opens…Handlers Return to Aid Their Mushers
The Steese Highway DOT opened the gates to allow traffic to cross up and over Eagle Summit... Complete StoryOut on the River - Heading to Eagle
10 teams have reached Slavens Cabin Dog Drop and 7 have returned back out on the... Complete StoryAfter the Storm...Time to Feed the Dogs!
Today's drama on the trail between Angel Creek and Central Checkpoints and the heavy snow... Complete StoryAll Mushers and Dogs Located After Storm
The severe storm that trapped several Yukon Quest and Yukon Quest 300 mushers and their dog teams... Complete StoryLeaders into Circle City!
Sebastian Schnuelle led the pack into the Circle City Checkpoint at 1:49 pm Alaska Time. ... Complete StoryMushers Bring Fellow Competitor Off the Mountain
Brent Sass and Randy Chappel were having a great race while leading the Yukon Quest 300 race. They... Complete StoryYukon Quest Supporter Turns Sponsor then Volunteer
John Hargesheimer, owner of Northech Environmental Consulting in Fairbanks, Alaska has always been... Complete StoryThe Wait Continues
Storm conditions over Eagle Summit are creating low visibility and snow drifts, which are knocking... Complete StoryReports from Eagle Summit/Mile 101:
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Two snowmachine riders have gone back out from Mile 101 with rations to attempt and... Complete StoryGatt leads front runners out of Central
Hans Gatt was the first musher to arrive in Central at 5:30pm taking just 3 1/2 hours to make the... Complete StoryNews from Mile 101 Dog Drop
Rod Boyce and Paul Geoffrion declared their teams scratched at Mile 101, and all mushers of the... Complete StoryAn Irishman on the Trail
If you ask any of the race officials, volunteers, staff, mushers and even their families and... Complete StoryLatest Update - Sunday February 12 - Storm Approaching
Sixteen mushers and their dog teams are now resting at the Mile 101 Dog Drop...several appear... Complete StoryKyla Boivin
Raised on a trap line in Northern Yukon, Kyla Boivin says, “I’ve been running dogs... Complete StoryRace Recap - Saturday February 11
All 22 dog teams made it into the Angel Creek Checkpoint by early Sunday morning.
Kiara... Complete StoryWhitehorse Bound
All 22 mushers exploded from the start chute this morning in Fairbanks, Alaska. Their destination... Complete StoryAir North adds Dawson City to Fairbanks flights for YQ!
Air North - Yukon's Airline has modified its intended winter schedule to include the Dawson City -... Complete StoryWater, Water, Everywhere
by Jerry Vanek, DVM
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." You can... Complete StoryStarting Positions / Listen 'live' to the race start:
The start of the race will be broadcast in Fairbanks by KCBF 820 on the AM dial beginning... Complete StoryMatters of the Heart
by Jerry Vanek, DVM
Every year on Valentine's Day we should discuss matters of the heart.... Complete StoryOf Mushers and Dogs
by Race Marshal Mike McCowan:The start of the 2006 Yukon Quest International Sleddog Race is only... Complete StoryThe final Countdown
by Race Marshall Mike McCowan
The time for preparation is rapidly coming to an end for the... Complete Storyby Jerry Vanek, DVM
One often hears the phrase, "dropping dogs," at sled dog races. The term... Complete Story
The Pre-race Veterinary Examination
by Kathleen McGill, DVM
Along with all the other pre-race preparations, one to two weeks before... Complete StoryMushers Draw Starting Positions Thursday Night!
The 2006 Yukon Quest Mushers will draw their starting numbers at the Start Banquet and... Complete StoryMushers Bring Race Supplies to Food Drops
This past weekend, Yukon Quest mushers brought all their dog food, equipment, personal food, and... Complete StoryCanadian Rangers begin maneuvers to break trail.
The Canadian Rangers, a group of Class "A" Reservists of the Canadian Forces, have been working on... Complete StoryLatest withdrawl drops race starters to 22.
Matthias Blum's withdrawl this week brings the number of teams entered in the 2006 Yukon Quest down... Complete StoryLeg Protection for Sled Dogs
by Jerry Vanek, DVM
Spectators new to marathon sled dog racing may wonder at the brightly-colored... Complete StoryThe Mathematics of Mushing
by Jerry Vanek, DVM
Sled dogs are hitched up in pairs along the gangline, from the leaders to the... Complete StoryLAF-ing at a Dog Team
by Dr. Jerry Vanek, DVM
When a dog team enters a checkpoint, the veterinarian on duty is... Complete StoryThe Future of Sled Dog Veterinary Medicine
by Kathleen A. McGill, DVM, Head Veterinarian (2004 - 2006)
The future of veterinary medicine on... Complete StoryObservations of a 1st-year Yukon Quest Veterinarian -- 2005
by Gregg Phillips, DVM
Having run a recreational team of Siberian Huskies for over 10 years, with... Complete StoryJoin the 2006 Yukon Quest
The 23rd running of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is coming soon. Now is the time... Complete StoryRace Manager Report:
The 2006 Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race will begin as scheduled in Fairbanks at 11 am on February... Complete Story26 Teams ‘almost ready’ for 2006 Yukon Quest
The 23rd running of the Yukon Quest starts in just over 3 weeks time, and 26 dog teams are... Complete StoryThe Quest ranks among the Best
by Jerry Vanek DVM
Occasionally, I’m asked to compare the many sled dog races at which I’ve... Complete Storyby Jerry Vanek, DMVNow that I’ve hung up my “official’s” stethoscope and... Complete Story
Twenty-nine teams to Start 2006 Yukon Quest
Two early January withdrawls have seen the 2006 Yukon Quest starting field reduced to 29 dog... Complete StoryTraining where the snow flies...........
Sebastian Schnuelle and his 'Blue Kennel' dog team are usually training in the Yukon Territory.This... Complete StoryPre-Race Road Trips
By Race Marshall Mike Mc Cowan
An important part... Complete StoryWIN A 2006 HUMMER H3!!
What would you do if you won a 2006 HUMMER H3?!Well, you can...if you get your tickets before they... Complete Story6000 Miles to the Starting Line: Emil Inauen
by Peter KamperFor many mushers just getting to the starting line of the Yukon Quest is a struggle.... Complete Story31 Teams to Start the 2006 Yukon Quest!
In a flurry of activity during the final week of registration for the 2006 Yukon Quest, the number... Complete StoryA visit at Eric Butcher's Kennel
by Beth Ipsen
Eric Butcher has eliminated some distractions surrounding his second attempt at... Complete Story2005 Economic Impact Tops $1.6M just in the Yukon!
The overall increase in spending experienced in the Yukon Territory as a result of the Yukon Quest... Complete StoryCanine Foot Care on a 1000-mile Trail
by Melanie Donofro, DVM
Imagine a busy day Christmas shopping from store to store, or... Complete StoryYukon Quest to be seen on Air Canada during December!
A 3-minute promotional video about the Yukon Quest will be seen throughout the month of December... Complete StoryAs the winter season starts to bring colder weather to the North, mushers are busy training their... Complete Story
YQ Int. Increases Funding Opportunities; now 501(c)(3)
The Alaska office of the Yukon Quest was recently granted 501 (c)(3) tax exemption from... Complete StoryJoin YQ for 7th Annl. Auction and Wine Tasting Fundraiser!
Fairbanks, Alaska: The Yukon Quest has created a new and improved Wine Tasting... Complete StoryMushers write: Hugh Neff
Something's brewing up above... :
A few weeks ago we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our... Complete StorySanta Claus brings warmth to the Holiday Marketplace
Santa Claus came to town with his gift bag in tow. The Holiday Marketplace had something to... Complete Story'From the Race Marshall
Winter has arrived and preparations are being made for the 2006 Yukon Quest. Julie Fougeron, Morgan... Complete StoryMushers Write: Karen Ramstead
Barq! Barq! Barq!
One of my very favorite Jamie Nelson sayings is "If it's worth yelling about... Complete StoryYukon Quest BAH in Whitehorse - Thurs. Nov. 10, 2005
The Yukon Quest will be hosting its second annual Business After Hours this coming Thursday... Complete StoryDogdrop Mile 101 - A Volunteers Story:
I became a Yukon Quest volunteer around 1 am on a cold January night in 1996.
It was roughly -20F... Complete StoryEmergency Canine Care Workshop in Whitehorse
The Yukon Quest is pleased to be hosting a one-day workshop in Emergency Canine Care with... Complete StorySorel Renews as Major Yukon Quest Sponsor
Sorel Canada has renewed their Sponsorship of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race with a... Complete StoryYukon Veteran Wins Final Early Incentive Draw
Gerry Willomitzer was the lucky musher selected in the third and final 2006 Yukon Quest Early... Complete StoryYQ Rookie Russ Bybee wins July Early Incentive Drawing
Congratulations to Russ Bybee! Russ was selected as the lucky winner of the July prize in the 2006... Complete StoryA Sled Dog's Summer Vacation
As the long sunny days begin to get noticeably shorter in the Yukon andAlaska, Quest mushers are... Complete StoryA Musher's Summer Vacation by Gerry Willomitzer
"Finally a sled big enough for me to sleep in".
This freight sled was used by the US... Complete StoryFairbanks Golden Days a Summer Showcase for the YQ
The Fairbanks Golden Days weekend went by fast and furiously. From Friday's late... Complete StorySebastian Schnuelle Wins First Day Incentive Draw
Sebastian Schnuelle is the lucky winner of the first 2006 Yukon Quest Early Incentive draw and will... Complete Story15 Mushers sign-up on First Day.
15 mushers registered to run the 2006 Yukon Quest on the first day to apply, this... Complete StoryNew E.D. a perfect match for the Yukon Quest
Julie Fougeron always thought her rookie year with the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race... Complete StoryYukon Quest Highlighted on CBS
The Yukon Quest was invited to join other key Fairbanks icons as CBS This Morning shone its... Complete StoryDawggone Canoe Race Goes Swimmingly
The Dawggone Canoe Race was a great success Saturday the 18th with 15 canoes entered and several... Complete Story2005-2006 Board of Directors Chosen
At Annual General Meetings in Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon, the 2005-2006 members of the... Complete StoryCanine Care Workshops a huge success!
The Yukon Quest recently hosted professional physical therapist, Wes Rau, for a public presentation... Complete StoryYukon Quest (Canada) Annual General Meeting
This Thursday June 2nd, Yukon Quest International Association (Canada) (YQIA) will hold its Annual... Complete StoryCanine Physical Therapist Comes to Whitehorse
The Yukon Quest is pleased to be bringing Wes Rau, a professional physical therapist who works on... Complete StoryNew Executive Director Chosen
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race will introduce Julie Fougeron of Fairbanks as the new... Complete StorySummer Fun
Summer seems to have arrived a bit early this year, but that just means more time to have fun and... Complete StoryTHANK-YOU to all Yukon Quest Volunteer
Thank-you to all our wonderful volunteers, 2005 was another great race! The Yukon Quest... Complete StoryYUKON QUEST ALASKA SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Yukon Quest International, Ltd. is seeking an Executive Director for the Alaska office of... Complete StoryY'all come . . .
Complete StoryLong time Yukon Quest employee resigns....
On March 1st the Board of Directors, Alaska accepted the resignation of Layne St. John after six... Complete StoryGreat Runs and a Broken Runner - Gerry Willomitzer's '05 YQ
Gerry Willomitzer ran the Yukon Quest 250 in 2003, setting the stage for running the 1000-mile race... Complete StoryTales from the Trail--Turner's tooth
The 2005 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is over, but that doesn't mean the stories from... Complete Story2005 Yukon Quest Award Winners
The Finish and Awards Banquet in Fairbanks, Alaska saw the crowning of a new Yukon Quest Champion... Complete Story2005 Yukon Quest in Review
The 2005 race has run into the history books, and with it, several firsts have been... Complete Story2005 Yukon Quest Annual Awards
It was no surprise that the rookie of the year would go to champion Lance Mackey, but others... Complete StoryAnnual Awards to be presented tonight.
The winners of the 2005 Yukon Quest Awards will be announced this evening at the Finish and Awards... Complete StoryMost red lantern winners finish the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race after overcoming... Complete Story
Blake Freking Awarded Red Lantern
Blake Freking crossed the finish line Friday at 5:43 p.m. Alaska Time, and as the final... Complete StoryFinish and Awards Banquet - Sunday
Now that all dog teams have arrived in Fairbanks, there is one last celebration of... Complete StoryLatest Trail Updates - Friday - All Teams are in!
Blake Freking crossed the finish line in Fairbanks at 17:43 Friday afternoon and claimed the 2005... Complete StoryMackey's Yukon Quest victory
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - When Lance Mackey crossed the finish line as the 2005 Yukon Quest International... Complete StoryMackey wins 2005 Yukon Quest
Lance Mackey and his nine dogs were the first team to cross the finish line in Fairbanks Thursday... Complete StoryLatest Trail Updates - Thursday
Lance Mackey is the 2005 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race Champion. Mackey crossed the... Complete StoryA Sprint to the Finish
An enthusiastic Lance Mackey was the first to run into Angel Creek, Alaska with ten frisky looking... Complete StoryTough Trail Ahead
The race is on! Less than an hour separates the top four sled dog teams as they head towards Mile... Complete StoryTackling the summit
With 175 miles left in the Yukon Quest International Race, a looming hurdle stands in the way that... Complete StoryWillomitzer continues despite breaking sled
A broken sled runner kept Gerry Willomitzer from breezing through Circle with some of the other... Complete StoryLatest Trail Updates - Wednesday
William Kleedehn shaved almost 3 hours off Lance Mackey's and Hugh Neff's lead by cutting his rest... Complete StoryCheckpoint Eagle:
The 14 sled dog teams remaining in the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race teams made a short... Complete StoryWarm Temperatures in Alaska
All 14 teams have left Eagle and are now running the 158 miles to the next checkpoint in Circle... Complete StoryFreking's Siberian sled dogs
Hollywood fashioned the big, fluffy, Siberian huskies into the poster child of sled dog racing, but... Complete StoryMushers arrive in Eagle
A pair of rookies from Kasilof, Alaska lead the 2005 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race... Complete StoryLatest Trail Updates -- Monday
Seven teams have arrived and left Slaven's Cabin as of 9 p.m. Monday.
Jon Little left at 17:26... Complete StoryDawson City Bids Farewell
Dawson City, Yukon has said goodbye to the 2005 Yukon Quest sled dog race.
All 15 teams remaining... Complete StorySchandelmeier's team of misfits
John Schandelmeier doesn't claim to know the secret to training sled dogs or have special powers... Complete StoryEarly Leader Scratches
Twenty-eight year-old Sam Perrino from Yellowknife, NWT is the sixth team to withdraw from the 2005... Complete StoryLatest Trail Updates - Saturday
All dog teams have completed their mandatory 36-hour layover in Dawson City, and are moving towards... Complete Story16 Teams Scheduled to Depart
The 2005 Yukon Quest international sled dog race has been narrowed to 16 teams.
Kelley Griffin... Complete StoryDawson City Vet Care
Bill Nanak felt silly following Bruno Baureis' dog, Judy, around waiting for her to hunker down and... Complete StoryFor the second year in a row, fire has touched those entered in the Yukon Quest International Sled... Complete Story
Yukon Quest 300 Champion
Matthias Blum was announced the winner of the Yukon Quest 300 on Wednesday, February, 16th. Four... Complete StoryOne Team Left to Arrive
Mushers continued arriving in Dawson City through the night Thursday and early into the morning... Complete StoryLatest Trail Updates: Friday
The field narrowed down to 16 teams early Friday afternoon. Kelley Griffin withdrew from the... Complete StoryStrides to Dawson City
Early in the race, most teams seemed to be traveling in two large packs. The race is now spreading... Complete StoryThe Rush for Gold
Hugh Neff and his dogs snuck past other teams sleeping at the side of the trail to be the... Complete StoryIn Line for the Dawson City Award
There is still gold in the Klondike and Hugh Neff may just take it home. The first musher to arrive... Complete StoryTwo More Mushers Withdraw
Two More Mushers WithdrawAlmost four days and 457 kilometers into the more than 1,600 kilometer... Complete StoryThird Musher WithdrawnAlmost four days and 457 kilometers into the more than 1,600 kilometer race... Complete Story
Latest Trail Updates - Thursday:
Ten teams have now reached the Klondike Gold Rush Capital of Dawson City!Frank Turner, Blake... Complete StoryThe Evolution of Sled Dog Care
Kathleen McGill, Head Veterinarian (2004 - 2006)
The care that sled dogs receive from their... Complete StoryBourassa, Massicotte scratch....
The rigors of the toughest sled dog race claimed it's first teams .
French Canadians and friends... Complete StoryTouring the French Alps
CARMACKS, Yukon--It's been easy riding for John Schandelmeier so far in his 15th Yukon Quest... Complete StoryPelly Crossing checkpoint
Pelly Crossing, Yukon--Gerry Willomitzer has worked his way up from last place to first... Complete StoryPelly Crossing, Yukon, Feb. 15, 2005--Gerry Willomitzer has worked his way up from last place to... Complete Story
Winning Strategies
A musher intent on finishing the race first needs a winning formula. She or he will size up the... Complete StorySearch for Yukon Quest 300 team
Carmacks, Yukon, Feb. 14--Race officials launched a search to look for Yukon Quest 300 participant... Complete StoryCheckpoint Carmacks
Carmacks, Yukon--Three teams quickly moved through the second checkpoint of the Yukon Quest... Complete StoryMushers arrive at Braeburn Lodge
Rookie Sam Perrino was the first musher into the first checkpoint of the Yukon Quest International... Complete StoryInto the Yukon and Alaska wildlands
The 21 mushers entered into the 22nd running of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race hit the... Complete StoryVeterinarians who volunteer for the Yukon Quest do so for different reasons. If you interviewed... Complete Story
Words from the Race Marshal
When Julius Ceasar crossed the Rubicon River, he wrote in his Commentary on Gallic Wars, "Alea... Complete StoryDeep Snow on 2005 Yukon Quest
After years of having too little or just barely enough, snow is in abundance for the 2005 Yukon... Complete StoryStarting line up
Wasilla musher and four-time Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race veteran Kelly Griffin will be... Complete StoryThe Dalton Gang
Last year, Healy musher Dave Dalton did something rare. He finished the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest... Complete StoryMeet the Mushers
Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race drivers flexed their hand muscles Thursday night signing... Complete StorySand dune mushers visit the Yukon Quest
The start of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race draws mushing enthusiasts from allover the... Complete StoryDriver and trailbreaker
Gerry Willomitzer can be counted as a Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race musher and... Complete StoryYukon Quest 300 start time moved up
Starting time for the Yukon Quest 300 has moved up three hours, putting the five teams entered not... Complete StoryThe Countdown Begins
The food drop bags are packed and are on the way to the various checkpoints and the dogs have gone... Complete StoryMusher Journal: Blake Freking
Things are going great here in Whitehorse as final preparations are made
for race day which is... Complete Story21 Mushers Entered in 22nd Annual Yukon Quest
The 22nd running of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race currently has 21 mushers... Complete StoryThe Use of Massage in Sled Dogs
by Melanie Donofro, DVM
Everyone is familiar with massage. Just thinking about getting a... Complete StoryTravels of 16 dogs and a guy named Bruce
Some Interesting Facts:
Bruce took with him approximately:
1500 dog... Complete StoryAbout dog mushing and snowmobiles...
Just in case people think that dog mushers don't use snowmobiles I thought Ishould tell the real... Complete StoryMushers write: Gerry Willomitzer
In the middle of January the temperature dropped dramatically in the Yukon Territory and within a... Complete StoryGetting ready for the race
All roads lead to the Start Line in Whitehorse for the 2005 Yukon Quest, but it is not a straight... Complete StoryYukon Quest Volunteers
It is a little known fact, that the Yukon Quest organization has only 7 paid staff members of which... Complete StoryYukon Quest Coverage 2005
A remote long distance race like the Yukon Quest faces many challenges not only for the mushers but... Complete StoryYukon Quest Trail gets Deep Freeze!
Temperatures along the entire Yukon Quest Trail dove below -40 this week, the point on thermometers... Complete StoryAir North, Yukon's Airline and an official Yukon Quest sponsor, has extended their discounted... Complete Story
Crews Repair Trail Damaged by Fire
The fire season of 2004 directly impacted sections of the Yukon Quest trail in the Yukon and... Complete StorySanta Arrives by dog team
Whitehorse, Yukon - The 2004 Downtown Whitehorse Christmas parade ran up Main Street at the end of... Complete StoryThe Yukon Quest will be traveling around the world thanks to Whitehorse filmmaker, Marten Berkman.... Complete Story
The Lone Trail, a CBC-North produced documentary on the 2003 Yukon Quest race, was nominated for... Complete Story
Join the Yukon Quest in Whitehorse, Yukon next week for an evening of celebration and synergy at... Complete Story
Yukon Quest 250 becomes Yukon Quest 300
The former Yukon Quest 250 has been lengthened to 300 miles to reflect concerns expressed by Yukon... Complete Story The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race comes of age. Come... Complete Story
Dan Kaduce became the first musher to sign up for the 2005 Yukon Quest at 10 a.m.... Complete Story
The final early incentive draw took place Friday September 10th. Gerry Willomitzer of... Complete Story
The 2004 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is officially over. On Sunday Feb 29th, Yukon... Complete Story
Jon Little was the winner of the first early incentive drawing last night.Little will have... Complete Story
The 2004 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is officially over. On Sunday Feb 29th, Yukon... Complete Story
Attention Yukon Quest memorabilia collectors!Yukon Quest International is offering 50... Complete Story
Updates on arrivals in Whitehorse can be found on the Race Update page.. February 27th:This years... Complete Story
Updates on arrivals can be found on the Race Update page.There are 5 Yukon Quest teams stretched... Complete Story
Dave Dalton arrived in 3rd place, at 48 minutes after midnight, Wednesday Feb. 26th...with all 14... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN! UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.Updates on arrivals and... Complete Story
When Hans Gatt left the ice of the Yukon to guide his dogs up the steep river bank and on to... Complete Story
It only took Zack Steer and his team a few hours after he left the start chute in Fairbanks to... Complete Story
While most of the attention is focused on the front runners, Gatt, Steer and Dalton and their ETA... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN! UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.Updates on arrivals and... Complete Story
The remote 1000 Mile trail of the Yukon Quest does not only challenge mushers and their teams, but... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN! UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.Updates on arrivals and... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN! UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.Updates on arrivals and... Complete Story
Updates on arrivals and departures can be found on the Race Update page. Update 5:30 pm: Rod Boyce... Complete Story
The 2004 Yukon Quest began on Valentine?s Day in Fairbanks AK, and wound up for the 36 hour... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN! Latest news is on top in Gold.Keep an eye on the trail from the comfort... Complete Story
Dogcare in Dawson City
by the Quest Veterinary Team
Dawson City, the halfway point of the race, is one of the... Complete Story Hans Gatt, who is leading the 2004 Yukon Quest is allowed to leave Dawson City at 252 PST on... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE FOR LATEST UPDATES: New news posted approx. every 2 hrs.Watch the action on the... Complete Story
A cold spell of 50 below F (-46 C) along the trail between Central and Eagle did not only take a... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE FOR LATEST UPDATES: New news posted approx. every 2 hrs. Latest Updates will be... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN FOR LATEST NEWS! News is updated approx. every 2-hoursWatch the action on... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN! Updates approx. every 2 hours.It's like being on the trail, without the... Complete Story
0700 02/15 - Abbie West and Jon Korta have arrived in Angel Creek. West was in at 0130, Korta was... Complete Story
Update 1500 02/15Hans Gatt's team has left Mile 101 at 1354 heading for Eagle Summit.Update 1440... Complete Story
The Yukon Quest is currently experiencing techinical difficulties on the Race Update Page. We are... Complete Story
11:20 a.m. Sunday, 15 February, 101 Mile Steese - - Carcross, Yukon musher William Kleedehn has... Complete Story
REFRESH THIS PAGE OFTEN: Update 0016 ASTTerry Asbury has arrived at Mile 101 at 0015 am. Still in... Complete Story
Just as the Fairbanks downtown clock struck 11:00am AST, the first team was released from the... Complete Story
At 4:00 pm AST, the Yukon Quest 250 hit the trail, following in the recent footsteps of the 2004... Complete Story
**Due to a technical error, the update page shows an 8 hour layover for Angel Creek. This is... Complete Story
Last night, the teams of the 2004 Yukon Quest took one step closer to the starting line of the... Complete Story
Race Coverage 2004:With help from it's sponsors, officials and volunteers, the Yukon Quest will be... Complete Story
Come by Cold Spot Feeds in Fairbanks tonight from 6-9 to meet the mushers of the 'Toughest Sled... Complete Story
Get ready, there are only just a few short days left to the start of the 'Toughest Sled Dog Race... Complete Story
Junior Musher Tessa King (17) of Denali,AK is the winner of the 5th annual Junior Yukon Quest with... Complete Story
Plenty of events are happening during Race Week (Feb. 8-14)!Junior Yukon Quest Finishers... Complete Story
The Yukon Quest 250 will run from Fairbanks to Circle City on Saturday, February 14, 2004 at... Complete Story
The 2004 Junior Yukon Quest will take off from Fairbanks on February 7 with a record 15 entrants.... Complete Story
Don`t miss the 2004 Yukon Quest Start/Draw Banquet, Thursday, February 12 at the Fairbanks... Complete Story
Four more mushers have withdrawn from the 2004 Yukon Quest as of January 23, bringing the total... Complete Story
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race has received an Import Permits from both the Canadian... Complete Story
The number of Yukon Quest mushers prepared to start on February 14 dropped to 35 as veteran musher... Complete Story
Get ready for the fun to start in 2004! January 10 - $10,000 Raffle5-8pm, Ivory Jack's Restaurant... Complete Story
A mailed entry for Yukon Quest veteran musher John Schandelmeier of Paxson, AK was received... Complete Story
The deadline has passed for mushers wanting to enter the 2004 Yukon Quest, and the starting roster... Complete Story
Two veteran Quest mushers and one rookie musher have submitted their applications for the 2004... Complete Story
The days are ticking away fast for mushers interested in signing up for the 21st running of the... Complete Story
With just under a month left until the December 15th entry deadline, three mushers have signed up... Complete Story
Whitehorse, Y.T. ? Columbia Sportswear Canada, has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with... Complete Story
Whitehorse, Y.T. - Hans Gatt, the Yukon Quest, Air North and all the other Yukon Partners were a... Complete Story
As of October 1, there are 24 mushers signed up for the 2004 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog... Complete Story
Members and friends of the Yukon Quest are invited to celebrate the organization's 20th birthday... Complete Story
Whitehorse, Y.T. ? For the first time in two years, Whitehorse will be hosting a Sled Dog... Complete Story
Veteran Quest musher Tom Benson (02), of Dubois, WY is the winner of the Early Incentive drawing... Complete Story
On Thursday, veteran Quest musher Eric Nicolier of Fairbanks became the twentieth entrant into the... Complete Story
Rookie musher Agata Franczak of Dawson City,YT is the winner of the Opening Day incentive... Complete Story
Last Update 07/08/03:Please check back often. More information to be added to the bottom of this... Complete Story
Opening Day, the first day applications for the 2004 race are accepted, will begin on Wednesday... Complete Story
The Annual General Membership Meeting for the Yukon Quest - Yukon side is scheduled to be held on... Complete Story
Yukon Quest International (Canada) Annual General Meeting:The Yukon Quest (Canada) AGM will be... Complete Story
We regret to report the death of Keli Mahoney, 35, of Talkeetna. Keli twice ran the Iditarod Trail... Complete Story
A celebration of life for Leo Olesen will be held on May 13, beginning at 6:00pm at the Alaska Dog... Complete Story
Attention Volunteers!The Yukon Quest wants to thank you for your hard work and dedication to... Complete Story
It would be impossible to thank everybody by name, who has made the 2003 Yukon Quest happen. Our... Complete Story
Hans Gatt's lead dogs received the the golden harness award and were served steaks at Sunday's... Complete Story
DON'T FORGET!*****FINISHERS' BANQUET*****Sunday Feb. 23rd Princess Riverside Lodge, Fairbanks AK... Complete Story
UPDATE 0530 YT / 0430 AKT - With a burst of speed at the end, William Kleedehn pulled into the... Complete Story
Note: This news portion will be ongoing as the mushers come in. The teams in the 20th Anniversary... Complete Story
0630 YT / 0530 AKT - Hans Gatt's team has departed Angel Creek and is enroute to the finish line... Complete Story
UPDATE 1930 YT / 1830 AKT - The heat is on for Kleedehn, Tetz and Schandelmeier to see who will be... Complete Story
0700 YT / 0600 AKT - A big bright moon was all the moodlighting that he could ask for as Gatt... Complete Story
2145 YT/2045 AKT - Frontrunner Hans Gatt and his team of 10 dogs continues to dominate, traversing... Complete Story
UPDATE 21:30 YT/20:30 AKT: Weather for the Central area was beautiful, clear and cold - great... Complete Story
0800 YT/0700 AKT - Hans Gatt's 10-dog team led the way into Slaven's cabin dog drop early this... Complete Story
UPDATE 0115 YT/0015 AKT - Kleedehn is in to Circle at 2025. 1845 YT / 1745 AKT - A beautiful day... Complete Story
UPDATE 22:00 YT/21:00pm AKT: Hendrick's team has left 40-Mile dogdrop, but no information is... Complete Story
Hans Gatt arrived in Eagle at 5:54 pm AkT, extending his lead over Martin Massicotte to 4 hr. 30... Complete Story
DAWSON CITY, YT - UPDATE: 1:00 am YT / 00:00 AST:Hans Gatt, Martin Massicotte, William Kleedehn... Complete Story
UPDATE 18:50 YST / 5:10 pm AST: Some of the news will stay, other parts will get updated as... Complete Story
Picture on left: The Yukon Quest veterinary team at the start of the race - 10 veterinarians and... Complete Story
LAST UPDATE FOR FEB 13 th : 22:35 YT / 21:35 pm AkT:Lates news from Checkpoint Dawson:====== 20.00... Complete Story
Information from Dawson and headquarters indicate, that contact with Scroggie Creek 70 miles past... Complete Story
UPDATE 7:45 pm Ak time 02/12/03: FIRST MUSHER EXPECTED INTO DAWSON BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 4 AM AK... Complete Story
While freezing rain was reported at McCabe Creek in the evening, dropping temperatures... Complete Story
After an extended rest at Pelly Crossing, the first mushers have left for Dawson in the following... Complete Story
(Latest News 00:58: Massicotte and Kleedehn in Pelly.Rain in McCabe.Unofficial time update from... Complete Story
Whitehorse,YT - On a beautiful clear day in the Yukon, Musher Darrin Lee (v) of Nenana, AK led off... Complete Story
Martin Massicotte, who started the Yukon Quest in 14th place, was the first musher to arrive in... Complete Story
Updated 11:18 am Yukon Time:(Massicotte has left Carmacks 11:00 Yukon Time w/13 dogs)Due to... Complete Story
Whitehorse, YT - Musher Darrin Lee drew the number one bib number at the 2003 Yukon Quest... Complete Story
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory - The start/draw banquet for the 2003 Yukon Quest will be at 7:00pm at... Complete Story
In a close race Kathleen Blevins reached the finish line of the 2003 Junior Yukon Quest 120 mile... Complete Story
Fairbanks, AK - The 4th Annual Junior Yukon Quest got off to a speedy start on Saturday, February... Complete Story
Whitehorse, Yukon/Fairbanks, Alaska ? There will be a Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race running from... Complete Story
Yukon Quest International is proud to announce its new sponsors for the 2003 race.Returning as a... Complete Story
Veteran Quest musher Peter Butteri issued his withdrawl notification to the Fairbanks office... Complete Story
Veteran Quest musher Abbie West ('01) withdrew her entry for the 20th Anniversary race on Friday... Complete Story
The Yukon Territory and Alaska experience their first significant cold snap over the holiday... Complete Story
As of December 26, 2002 - the starting lineup for the 2003 Yukon Quest remained at 28... Complete Story
Last day for Yukon Quest entries is December 15, 2002. As of 5:00pm, there were no new entries... Complete Story
2145 YT/2045 AKT - Race frontrunner Hans Gatt and his team of 10 crossed tricky Rosebud Summit to... Complete Story
