Dog Song Rising
The Yukon Quest was previously 1,000 miles and is now split into two lengths, one on the American side and the other on the Canadian side.
The Yukon Quest was previously 1,000 miles and is now split into two lengths, one on the American side and the other on the Canadian side.
Over the holidays I had the opportunity to interview Jess Sears, a dog musher based in the Whitehorse area.
Winter camping! Natalie wasn’t comfortable dogsledding trails melted into slick iceShe offered an alternative. “We can take the Skandic!”
Vibing High with Sled Dogs Under a Winter Night Sky Read More »
He defied death. He raced against time. What better way to honour the “Iron Man of the North” than The Percy DeWolf Memorial Race.
The Percy DeWolfe Memorial Race kicks off March 3, 2022 Read More »
Journey of 1000 Miles chronicles Hank DeBruin and Tanya McCready-DeBruin’s attempts at the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest.
The Bookshelf: Seeking Redemption on the Yukon Quest Trail Read More »
On a cold day, cuddled up under blankets, this is the perfect escapism to enjoy with some loved ones.
In its present form, the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race is a 210 mile (338 km) run from Dawson to Eagle, Alaska, and back. If you can do that, then you can try your hand at the Yukon Quest or the Iditarod.
The Percy DeWolfe committee is ready for its last race, but the event will carry on Read More »
The Yukon Quest has been described as the hardest sled dog race in the world. Luckily the Yukon Quest organizers have created a series of events so the public can get involved with this iconic event without the risk of frostbite or sleep deprivation.
Here come the mushers Read More »
When Kate Weekes plays in Whitehorse on May 2, the audience will hear something new and maybe surprising, even if they’re already fans. Having lived
New Kate Weekes CD reflects singer-songwriter’s growth as a musician Read More »
What people don’t know is that we’ve had driverless transport here in the North for eons. It’s called a dogsled.
Dogsleds: Driverless cars, ‘all that and a bag of chips’ Read More »
I have a recreational dog team. My dogs are not racing dogs or Quest dogs but touring/trekking dogs. We used to go on sledding trips
Dog Culture – Natalya Keller Read More »
The Percy deWolfe race is a 210 mile (338 km) run from Dawson to Eagle, Alaska, and back, and is a qualifying race for those hoping to run the Yukon Quest or the Iditarod.
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays the Percy deWolfe race Read More »
Forty-five days ago, I placed my feet on Canadian soil, with the goal of changing my life completely. Things are going pretty well!
The history of how we move is full of wild and wondrous stories about survival, romance, perseverance and everyday life. It’s also a great lens
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DOG CULTURE: Submitted by Natalya Keller I had a recreational dog team for the past 12 years. My dogs are not racing dogs or Quest
Yukon’s Best Friend: DOG CULTURE, Natalya Keller Read More »
Jessie Royer Kennel: The J Team Age: 40 Nationality: American (Fairbanks, AK) Experience: Rookie
Arctic Secrets Directed by Allan Code, a Whitehorse based filmmaker, Arctic Secrets is a symphony of immensely strong and surprisingly fragile elements that comprise the
The Yukon Quest … is so much more than just a race. It’s an opportunity as a community event, for businesses and people to come together,”
We’ve followed the Yukon Quest over the internet for several years. When we came to Whitehorse a year ago, it was clear that we wanted
Volunteering with the Yukon Quest Read More »
For many Yukoners, enjoying the backcountry is an integral part of their lifestyle whether they love to ski, snow machine, snowshoe or run sled dogs.
Heading Out? Check it Out! Read More »
I read that you are looking for dog pictures for your Dog Culture exhibition. I had a recreational dog team for the past 12 years.
Dog Culture – Natalya Keller Read More »
DOG CULTURE: Submitted by Natalya Keller I read that you are looking for dog pictures for your Dog Culture exhibition. I had a recreational dog team for the past 12
Yukon’s Best Friend: DOG CULTURE, Natalya Keller Read More »
Movie lovers have a chance this weekend to experience a rare venue for viewing in the north – a pop-up drive-in movie night is set
Three photo-based shows currently on exhibit at the Yukon Arts Centre all aspire to convey something of the experience of living in the North. Of
Anna Claxton and the rest of the Percy DeWolfe Race Committee were hugely relieved to be able to announce that the “really hard working, amazing,
It’s 40 years of mushing on the Percy DeWolfe Trail Read More »
YOUR TEAM IS NEVER IN THE LEAD ‘CAUSE THEY DON’T HAVE THE SPEED. THEY’RE ALWAYS LAST ‘CAUSE THEY’RE NOT FAST. YOU’RE THE LAST TO THE
Didee & Didoo: RED LANTERN Read More »
Hugh Neff and his lead dog George Costanza have won the 2016 Yukon Quest. Photographer Josh O’brien was there to capture the action at the finish
WHEN I MENTION MY GYM IT DOESN’T HAVE A BASKETBALL RIM. MY GYM IS THE GREAT OUTDOORS I SHARE IT WITH ANIMALS ON ALL FOURS.
Didee & Didoo: MY GYM Read More »
Mushing season has begun. While waiting for the Yukon Quest or the Iditarod, here are some suggestions for armchair mushers. Racing Toward Recovery by Mike
Books for Armchair Mushers Read More »
Marathon runners spend a lot of time and dedication working towards being the best runner they can be. Countless hours are spent in the gym,
THEY DIDN’T EXPECT HIM TO WIN FIRST PRIZE BUT THEY WERE IN FOR A SURPRISE. HE CAME FOR THE BIG DOG RACE HE WASN’T EXPECTED
Didee & Didoo: Peter Norberg Read More »
When I showcased my subpar dog handling skills in a race for the first time, it was the 2006 Yukon Quest. But I was no
Judy Beaumont talks about the early days volunteering in the Yukon Quest office. The cramped space was shared with the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous in the
The Dedicated Volunteers of the Yukon Quest Read More »
The first time out with my new 6-dog team was amazing; everyone acted like they knew exactly what they were doing.
If the buzz around this year’s Percy de Wolfe Memorial Mail Race is any indication, this years’s event may be one to watch. Just how
The Percy de Wolfe Race is Ready To Go Read More »
What happens to Yukon Quest dogs after they retire? Many live out their lives at the kennel they were raised in, enjoying the perks of
The Lives of Retired Athletes Read More »
The Yukon Quest is an annual event in the North that can banish your winter doldrums, lift your spirits, and get you cheering. The Quest,
The Yukon Quest takes care of the Winter Blues Read More »
DPSAY started with the goal of promoting dog powered sports and providing a regular race series for mushers, skijorers and those with dogs.
Season of Being Pulled Around by Dogs Ramps Up Read More »
Although the number of sled dog teams is down this year to 21, and the reigning champion is not returning, Stephen Reynolds thinks these factors
Yukon Quest is anybody’s race Read More »
Kyia Bouchard was in her mid-50s when she discovered dog mushing. One year later, she left her life in New York City behind and relocated
With longer sunny days and mercury rising above zero, thoughts are turning to the restful, lazy days of summer when dogs bask in the sun
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We know what competitive sled dogs like to do in the winter, but what happens to them in the summer? Brian Wilmshurst of B-Line Racing
Wilfred Charlie is his name, and dog mushing is his game. He comes from Carmacks, where you’ll see his dog team tracks. Behind his dog
Didee & Didoo – Poem “Wilfred Charlie” Read More »
“To mush my own dog team under the crisp moonlight …” The words of the newspaper ad came to mind again during the 20-minute drive
Dogging It, Yukon-Style Read More »
Alex Olesen has been around dogs his whole life. Growing up in Fairbanks, his family owned a team of sled dogs. “I remember sitting in
He followed the Quest to Whitehorse Read More »
BY CAROLIN FISCHER Being an exchange student in the Yukon is fantastic! When I arrived in August 2008, I had read lots about the Territory
Sharing the Yukon With Seven Sled Dogs Read More »
It all started with a group of friends at a bar; in the North, it often starts that way. The Iditarod was considered the longest
Musher and Dog, Racing as One Read More »
I have fond memories of our dogs competing in the races during the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, and of socializing with our fellow mushers once the
Fond Memories of Those Dog-Mushing Days Read More »
There are strange things done on the Percy run when the mushers hit the trail. There are tales that are told of the ice and
The Marvelous Tale of Musher McHugh Read More »
What is it that keeps a heart going? Well, aside from the obvious flesh-and-blood answers, it’s spirit … spirit that lives on when loved ones
I work in the summertime and race sled dogs in the winter. This is the snow hook from my old dog sled. This was my
From Father to Son: Hooked on Dog Mushing Read More »
It’s that season when Dawsonites don’t quite know what to use to get around. As a case in point, I came out of the General
Dog Teams and River Walkers Make the Crossing Read More »
According to John Firth’s book One Mush, Jamaicans hate dogs. So what was Caribbean musher Newton Marshall doing on the Yukon Quest in 2009?
From Dryland to Northland: One Musher’s Tale Read More »
“It is so important for kids to be outside and to connect with nature,” says Karin Grenier. “And one way to do that is for
Dog Sledders Hope To Get Students Mushy About The Sport Read More »
Percy deWolfe, known as the Iron Man Mail Carrier, faced many unpredictable moments during his 38 years (1910-1949) on the trail between Dawson and Eagle.
Remembering the Iron Man Read More »
A chance encounter with the Yukon Quest nine years ago changed Gaëtan Pierrard’s life. “I made a first trip in 2002 and saw the Yukon
A friend gave me a newspaper from Finland a couple weeks ago, and there was a two-page spread on The Yukon Quest. No idea what
Lots of Surprises for a Vet on the trail of the Yukon Quest Read More »
I haven’t seen a Yukon Quest or Arctic Ultra race start in seven years now because, along with my husband Mike, I’m usually deep in
World of Words: Concierge at a wilderness dog camp Read More »
There are two types of starting line for the annual Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race events. The first one is a timed individual start on
Mass Confusion at the Percy Junior Race Read More »
As I stand behind the counter of the Dawson City Visitor Information Centre, I look at the eight people sitting in a semicircle around me.
Checkpoint checklist Read More »
Brian Wilmshurst has a dream – a big one. The Dawson City area dog musher is running the Yukon Quest, which is considered the toughest
A dog musher’s dream Read More »
On a sunny, chilly Saturday this winter, local trapper and wildfire fighter Guy Couture didn’t realize he was about to become a hero. He was