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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 …
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 …
Yukon Quest Alaska is extremely proud to announce an aviation sponsorship of the 2025 Sled Dog Races by Tok Air Service! The sponsorship will allow the veterinarians, officials, and volunteers to get in/out of remote checkpoints in order to safely to support the race. Zack Knaebel, a seasoned pilot and owner of Tok Air Service, …
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CALLING ALL TEACHER FRIENDS (Public, Private, and HomeschoolâŚyou donât have to be in Alaska to do it. Open to anyone)!! The Yukon Quest Alaska Adopt a Musher program seeks to grow awareness and interest in the sport of sled dog racingâŚwhich let’s be honest, most anyone outside of Alaska or the dog world hardly even …
Based out of Two Rivers, Alaska, Joey Sabin is a dedicated musher and tour guide who has been running dogs for eight years. As the owner of VOA Racing, Joey has developed a deep bond with his dogs, a bond that is evident in his enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. His journey into dog …
Meet Patrick Mackey, he is a seasoned dog musher from Fairbanks, Alaska, with an impressive 26 years of experience. His journey into the world of sled dog racing was inspired by his father, Jason Mackey, and his uncle, Lance Mackey, both of whom are renowned figures in the mushing community. Patrick recalls wanting to grow …
Meet the Yukon Quest Alaska’s 2025 80-Mile Fun Run Race Marshall, Tekla Butcher-Monson! Tekla is the founder and race director of the Tanana Valley Sled Dog Race (âThe T-Dog) and the general manager at Trail Breaker Kennel. Inspired by her mother, Iditarod legend Susan Butcher, Tekla is passionate about sled dog races that fosters joy, …
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Here is an update from the 2025 YQA Race Marshall, John Schandelmeier: November finds most of us that have sled dogs out on them at any opportunity. Tour operators are getting their first customers and recreational mushers are getting fun runs in preparation for camping and longer trips. Those of us that are thinking of racing …