The weather forecast shows cold temperatures and winds adding a big chill factor to the race. Actually, those of us here in Whitehorse don’t need a forecast to tell us that! All the mushers and officials are keeping a close eye on the forecast and are hoping the “warming trend” … Read More
The SP Kennel Red Team has started the Yukon Quest 300! As Aliy made her last minute survey of the team, it took several human handlers to hold back her eager dogs. Just seconds before they hit the trail, Junior got a quick pep talk from Ray. She’s ready! Stand … Read More
First photos from Moira in Whitehorse: The SP Kennel Black Team at the start! Just moments before starting in first position, Allen surveys his team while Aliy makes a few harness adjustments. You can tell how cold it is — almost -40 degrees! — by all the breath vapor around … Read More
Allen and the Black Team leave the starting chute at 11.00am this morning local time. Leading him out will be seasoned leaders QUITO and SCOUT. CHICA and IZZY will run in the swing position followed by SISSY and her brother SCHMOE. MAC and WAYLON will start out side-by-side with CHEMO … Read More
This morning Aliy, Spencer and Moira took the 12 Red Team dogs to the veterinarian checks for the YQ300. The vet team is fantastic – they not only do their job extremely thoroughly, to ensure everyone is in good shape to start the event, but they are so caring and … Read More
Congrats to Debbi Robinson from North Carolina who has won this week’s Yukon Quest themed Dog Fan Club draw. Debbi is a fan of many of our dogs and has won this week with MISMO! Mismo is in Whitehorse with us so I snapped a picture of him this morning … Read More
This evening in the Whitehorse Convention Centre a packed house saw the mushers draw their bib numbers for Saturday’s race start. Allen and the Black Team will lead the teams out of the start chute and onto the trail at exactly 11am local time. Check out the Yukon Quest website … Read More
