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Information for Rookies

 

Yukon Quest International would like to welcome all rookies taking up the challenge of running our 1,000 miles race!


Please find below all the necessary information, tips, and advice you will need to prepare and plan your adventure on the Yukon Quest trail.

Should there be any missing information, or should you have further questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices (see contact details below). 


 
“The toughest thing is to make a mistake and not loose hope, to keep moving forward. Aspiring dog mushers should always remember you’re dumber than you think. You should only be competing with yourself.”

Hugh Neff - Quote from an interview with Max Winkelman, Communications Assistant

Please go to Tips from Veterans for more advice!

 


General information:

  • NEW !!! AUDIO FILES FROM THE 2012 ROOKIE WORKSHOP ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

The event took place Saturday, October 8th 2011 at the Carlson Center during the "Go Winter! Expo". Audio files from the workshop are now posted so everyone can benefit from the presentations.

      - Mike Ellis: Trail Discussion 
      - Lance Mackey: Dog Care and Attitude 
      - Brent Sass: Musher Physical and Mental Health on the Trail 
      - Ken Anderson: Uncommon Trail Situations 
      - Hugh Neff: Training for 1,000 miles 
      - Abbie West: Food Drop 
      - Jodi Bailey: Advice for Rookies 
      - Jodi Bailey: Handlers and More 

      - *NEW* Tamara Rose: Vet Care

*Please note: the information being presented above is “informational” and not the official interpretation of rules, trails, officials, personnel or anything else*

 

 

 

For questions, please contact either Yukon Quest offices at:

Fairbanks Office
Maria"Frog" Roberts                                                                                                                    Phone (907) 452-7954
Fax: (907) 452-7959
Email : questops@mosquitonet.com


Whitehorse Office
Marie-Sylvestre Belanger
Phone: (867) 6684711
Fax: (867) 668-6674
Email: questadmin@polarcom.com