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Thank you for letting us be involved in the Yukon Quest all the way for Sydney, Australia. We receive timely information all the way over here!
Stephen and Marilyn Gordon
About the Yukon Quest

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