...living the urgency and excitement of the start of the Yukon Quest created an unforgettable experience, my favourite winter adventure memory. If you are looking for a true "Canadian" adventure, the REAL THING, consider attending the Yukon quest. The pageant, the scenery, the dogs, the people, the excitement will change your opinion of winter in the north forever.
Peter Elmhirst, Ontario
Vision and Philosophy
The Yukon Quest is committed to supporting long distance sled dog racing as a sport and organizing, producing and supporting a sled dog race of international character between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska.
Vision
To be the race that all long distance mushers and fans must experience.
Core Purpose
To provide an opportunity to participate in a 1,000 mile sled dog race between Alaska
and Yukon and share the Spirit of the North.
Core Values
- We are athlete centered – dogs and musher first
- We will be fiscally responsible to stakeholders and partners
- To work as one team to value fairness, inclusion, excellence and fun
- To value the contribution of and support our members, sponsors and volunteers
- To be respectful of the environment and cultivate sustainable practices
- To respect tradition and history while embracing change and growth
- To operate in an open and transparent manner
