Meet Dereck “DJ” Starr, a seasoned musher from Tanana/Huslia, Alaska. He embodies the spirit and resilience of his home state through his passion for dog mushing. As a construction manager by day, DJ balances his professional life with his love for the trail. Supported by sponsors such as Edwin Bifelt and Alaska Native Renewable Industries, …
Jonah Bacon is a YQA 550-Mile Musher from Fairbanks, Alaska. With his deep-rooted passion for dog sledding, Jonah has carved out a niche for himself in this thrilling sport. Working with Deke Naaktgeboren at Nautique Sky Kennel, Jonah gets to enjoy the solitude of the trails, travel through pristine wilderness, and work with the best …
August 25th, 2023 – The Yukon Quest Alaska races for February 2024 will have some different distances than previously announced. The mushers spoke, and we listened The premier race for 2024 will now be a 300-mile distance, starting in Fairbanks, running to Circle, then following an exciting new route back to Central for the finish. …
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