Yukon Quest Alaska, an organization celebrated for its legendary sled dog races, is excited to announce multiple job openings that offer unique opportunities to be part of a historic event. If you have a passion for adventure and a desire to contribute to the world of mushing, these positions could be your path to making …
We are just days away from the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Sled Dog Races! Our “Know Before You Go” guide is crafted to prepare any spectators or media for this extraordinary journey, offering a wealth of information to enhance your visit. Discover the race routes, understand the information surrounding the checkpoints, and explore more about …
Lauro Eklund, a dedicated musher with a decade of experience mushing, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Yukon Quest Alaska. As the founder of Skookum Expeditions, Lauro’s passion for mushing runs deep, influenced by his father’s legacy as an Iditarod musher and the vibrant mushing community that surrounds him. Lauro’s journey began …
Josi Shelley, a seasoned musher from Fairbanks, Alaska, has cultivated a lifelong passion for dog mushing that spans over two decades. Her journey began in her childhood when she first hooked up her pet husky to her rollerblades, unknowingly setting the stage for a future as a musher. This early experience ignited a fervent love …
Jeff Deeter, a prominent figure in the mushing community from Fairbanks, Alaska, is a dedicated dog musher with over two decades of experience. Leading Black Spruce Dog Sledding, Jeff heads a team of seasoned Iditarod athletes, many of whom have impressively covered between 15,000 and 20,000 miles. These dogs are not just teammates but part …
Here are a few updates from various sections of the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska trail from the head of our Trail Crew, Mike Reitz: The trail crew plans to be working out of Circle Jan 16-17, hopefully near Eagle on Jan 21st. Thank you to the 7 riders with snow machines who took part and supported …
Due to weather conditions on other races and receiving some questions from mushers, we have decided to extend our sign-ups for the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Races to Monday, January 20th at 11:59 PM AKST. Our office will be closed on the 20th, so any applications submitted during the weekend or on the 20th need …
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Keaton Loebrich, a dog sled tour guide based in Fairbanks, Alaska, just signed up for and is preparing for the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska 550-Mile race! With a passion for the great outdoors and a deep love for his sled dogs, Keaton runs Star Gazers Racing, where each dog enjoys indoor comforts as part of …
Here is a recording for any mushers or fans who would like to listen in for the first time if you were not able to make it to the meeting OR if you would like to listen in again! If you have any questions at all please reach out to racemanager@yukonquestalaska.com or director@yukonquestalaska.com.
Happy new year one and all! We are under a month to the start of the Yukon Quest Alaska, and things are really coming together. First and foremost, yes, the race is really happening, and it’s really happening as we planned: Fairbanks to Circle, up the Yukon river past Slaven’s Cabin to Eagle, down the …