2012 Iditarod Preview
February 29, 2012 – Anchorage AK
Sixty-six dog teams are preparing for an adventure down the Iditarod trail, in the 40th running of “The Last Great Race”, set to begin Saturday.
John Baker returns to defend his title from last year, after placing 2nd in this year’s Kuskokwim 300.
Rick Swenson, the only musher to win 5 Iditarod titles, is once again on the trail, along with 4-time champions Lance Mackey (3rd place in Yukon Quest, 2nd in the Knik 200, 5th in the K-300), Jeff King (1st Place Sheep Mountain 150, 2nd Tustumena 200) and Martin Buser (9th K-300), who will be racing along side his son, Rohn, this year’s Kuskokwim 300 champion.
Three generations of mushing will be represented by the Seavey family: Dan Seavey, who ran in the inaugural Iditarod in 1973; his son, 2004 Iditarod winner Mitch; grandson Dallas, the 2011 Yukon Quest champion. The tradition is set to live on, as 15-year old Conway Seavey won the 2012 Junior Iditarod this past weekend.
Hugh Neff hopes to capitalize on his Yukon Quest win, bringing several of his winning team dogs to the race, as does Aliy Zirkle (Don Bowers Memorial 300 winner), running some of the dogs her husband Allen Moore ran to a 2nd place finish in the Quest.
Other notable veterans include Jake Berkowitz (Knik 200 Champion), brothers Ramey and Cim Smith (Tustumena 200 winner), Ken Anderson, Paul Gebhardt, DeeDee Jonroe, Aaron Burmeister, Gerry Willomitzer and “Father of the Iditarod” Joe Redington’s grandsons Ryan Redington and Ray Redington Jr.
Sigrid Ekran of Norway, the 2007 Rookie of the Year returns, as do veteran mushers Karen Ramstead, Kelley Griffin, Jodi Bailey, Michelle Phillips, Karin Hendrickson, Colleen Robertia, Zoya DeNure and the Berington twins, veteran Kristy (9th place Yukon Quest) and rookie Anna.
There are 15 rookies entered, including Yukon Quest veteran Brent Sass (5th place Yukon Quest, 1st place Gin Gin 200), Josh Cadzow (Yukon Quest 300 champion), Iditarod veteran Zach Steer’s wife Anjanette Steer (winner of the Northern Lights 300) and two mushers who plan on finishing what they started in 2010: Pat Moon and Hank Debruin, both of whom scratched in their rookie attempts. German musher Silvia Furtwängler will run her rookie Iditarod with the help of her leader Whistler, who created a stir by running off immediately after landing in Alaska, before being safely returned.
The Iditarod begins Saturday at 10am with the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage; the re-start is Sunday afternoon at 2 in Willow.
Musher Listing
(alphabetical)
Ken Anderson, Fairbanks AK
Jodi Bailey, Chatanika AK
John Baker, Kotzebue AK
Kirk Barnum, Grangeville ID
Anna Berington, Kasilof AK (Rookie)
Kristy Berington, Kasilof AK
Jake Berkowitz, Big Lake AK
Aaron Burmeister, Nome AK
Martin Buser, Big Lake AK
Rohn Buser, Big Lake AK
Josh Cadzow, Fort Yukon AK (Rookie)
Bob Chlupach, Willow AK
Art Church, Jr, Willow AK
Lachlan Clarke, Buena Vista CO
Travis Cooper, Big Lake AK (Rookie)
Hank Debruin, Haliburton ONT CANADA (Rookie)
Zoya DeNure, Gakona AK
Sigrid Ekran, Sparbu NORWAY
Matt Failor, Mansfield OH (Rookie)
Silvia Furtwängler, Rauland NORWAY (Rookie)
Paul Gebhardt, Kasilof AK
Matt Giblin, Juneau AK
Kelley Griffin, Wasilla AK
Trent Herbst, Anchorage AK
Karin Hendrickson, Wasilla AK
Scott Janssen, Anchorage AK
DeeDee Jonrowe, Willow AK
Peter Kaiser, Bethel AK
Jeff King, Denali AK
Jaimee Kinzer, Willow AK (Rookie)
Jim Lanier, Chugiak AK
Sonny Lindner, Two Rivers AK
Bruce Linton, Kasilof AK
Lance Mackey, Fairbanks AK
Kelly Maixner, Big Lake AK
Wade Marrs, Wasilla AK
Pat Moon, Park Ridge IL (Rookie)
Hugh Neff, Tok AK
Ryne Olson, Two Rivers AK (Rookie)
Curt Perano, Queenstown NEW ZEALAND (Rookie)
Braxton Peterson, Fairbanks AK (Rookie)
Nicolas Petit, Girdwood AK
Michelle Phillips, Tagish YT CANADA
William Pinkham, Glenwood Springs CO
Karen Ramstead, Perryvale AB CANADA
Ray Redington Jr, Wasilla AK
Ryan Redington, Wasilla AK
Colleen Robertia, Kasilof AK
Mike Santos, Cantwell AK (Rookie)
Brent Sass, Fairbanks AK (Rookie)
Justin Savidis, Willow AK
Dallas Seavey, Willow AK
Dan Seavey, Seward AK
Mitch Seavey, Seward AK
Cim Smyth, Big Lake AK
Ramey Smyth, Willow AK
Gerald Sousa, Talkeetna AK
Anjanette Steer, Sheep Mountain AK (Rookie)
Jan Steves, Edmonds WA (Rookie)
Ed Stielstra, McMillan MI
Michael Suprenant, Chugiak AK
Rick Swenson, Two Rivers AK
Tom Thurston, Oak Creek CO
Michael Williams, Jr., Akiak AK
Gerry Willomitzer, Whitehorse YT CANADA
Aliy Zirkle, Two Rivers AK
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Fur Rondy Begins Today
Anchorage, Alaska – Feb. 24, 2012
The Fur Rondy Open World Championship Sled Dog Race is set to begin today in downtown Anchorage.
Five-time Champion Egil Ellis returns to defend his title, winning last year after the unfortunate disqualification of Blayne “Buddy” Streeper, the 6-time champion and winner of the previous 4 races. Without Streeper this year, the door is open for long-time contenders Arleigh Reynolds, Ken Chezik and Bill Kornmuller, all looking for their first win in the Rondy. German musher Michael Tetzner returns in an attempt to add to his international fame. This year’s race features 8 rookies, in addition to 16 veterans. The race trail runs 25 miles, beginning and ending on 4th Avenue, with heats on each of the next three days.
Follow the race at:
http://www.asdra.org/owctimes.html
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageFurRendezvous
Bib Name Home Town
1 Brent Beck Yellowknife NWT
2 Ken Chezik Fife Lake, Michigan
3 Jack Berry Homer, Alaska
4 Mari Wood Willow, Alaska
5 Jeff Conn Ester, Alaska
6 Don Cousins Crooked Creek, Alberta
7 Michael Tetzner Near Hamburg, Germany
8 Arleigh Reynolds Salcha, Alaska
9 Greg Taylor Fairbanks, Alaska
10 Randy DeKuiper Fremont, MI
11 Bill Kornmuller Willow, Alaska
12 Will Kornmuller Willow, Alaska
13 Marvin Kokrine North Pole, Alaska
14 Egil Ellis Willow, Alaska
15 Nathan Sterling Willow, Alaska
16 John Erhart Tanana, Alaska
17 Jon Bunderson (R) Soda Springs, Idaho
18 Greg Sellentin(R) Willow, Alaska
19 Ron Peebles(R) West Lock, Alberta
20 Kevin Cook(R) Preeceville, Saskatchewan
21 Danny Beck(R) Hay River, NWT
22 Guy Girard(R) Saint-Thomas de Joliette, Quebec, Canada
23 Marie-Anick Alie(R) Inuvick, NWT
24 Ron Worden(R) Mexico, New York
*(R) indicates rookies
The Fur Rondy Open World Championship Sled Dog Race is set to begin today in downtown Anchorage.
Five-time Champion Egil Ellis returns to defend his title, winning last year after the unfortunate disqualification of Blayne “Buddy” Streeper, the 6-time champion and winner of the previous 4 races. Without Streeper this year, the door is open for long-time contenders Arleigh Reynolds, Ken Chezik and Bill Kornmuller, all looking for their first win in the Rondy. German musher Michael Tetzner returns in an attempt to add to his international fame. This year’s race features 8 rookies, in addition to 16 veterans. The race trail runs 25 miles, beginning and ending on 4th Avenue, with heats on each of the next three days.
Follow the race at:
http://www.asdra.org/owctimes.html
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageFurRendezvous
Bib Name Home Town
1 Brent Beck Yellowknife NWT
2 Ken Chezik Fife Lake, Michigan
3 Jack Berry Homer, Alaska
4 Mari Wood Willow, Alaska
5 Jeff Conn Ester, Alaska
6 Don Cousins Crooked Creek, Alberta
7 Michael Tetzner Near Hamburg, Germany
8 Arleigh Reynolds Salcha, Alaska
9 Greg Taylor Fairbanks, Alaska
10 Randy DeKuiper Fremont, MI
11 Bill Kornmuller Willow, Alaska
12 Will Kornmuller Willow, Alaska
13 Marvin Kokrine North Pole, Alaska
14 Egil Ellis Willow, Alaska
15 Nathan Sterling Willow, Alaska
16 John Erhart Tanana, Alaska
17 Jon Bunderson (R) Soda Springs, Idaho
18 Greg Sellentin(R) Willow, Alaska
19 Ron Peebles(R) West Lock, Alberta
20 Kevin Cook(R) Preeceville, Saskatchewan
21 Danny Beck(R) Hay River, NWT
22 Guy Girard(R) Saint-Thomas de Joliette, Quebec, Canada
23 Marie-Anick Alie(R) Inuvick, NWT
24 Ron Worden(R) Mexico, New York
*(R) indicates rookies
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Race Schedule for last weekend in February
As February winds down, another big weekend of races, and several cancellations.
February 24 - 26
Fur Rondy Open World Championship
Anchorage, Alaska
Open (25 miles each day)
http://www.asdra.org/furrondy.html
http://www.furrondy.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageFurRendezvous
Caledonia Classic
Fort St. James, BC, Canada
6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 10 Dog (10 miles); Stage 10 Dog (12 dog pool) 150 miles total (60 miles, 40 miles 50 miles); Kid and Mutt race; Junior Sprint (2 miles); Junior stage 50 miles (25 miles each day).
http://caledoniaclassic.fsjames.com/
February 25
Rideau Cup * CANCELED *
Newboro, Ontario, Canada
Mid-Distance 6 Dog
Skijoring novice and experienced: 1 & 2 Dogs
www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/dogsledraces/
February 25 – 26
Junior Iditarod
Knik to Yentna to Willow, Alaska
Ages 14-17, 10 Dog (150 miles)
www.jriditarod.com/
North Pole Championships
North Pole, Alaska
4 Dog (5.7/5.7 miles); 6 Dog (6.6/6.6 miles); 10 Dog (12.1/12.1 miles)
www.sleddog.org/
Fairbanks Junior Dog Musher's Association Preliminary Race #6 & Fun Run
Fairbanks, Alaska, Jeff Studdert race grounds
Sprint 1 dog (200 yards); 2 dog (1 mile); 3 dog (4.8 miles); 4 dog (6.2 miles); 6 dog (8.0 miles); 8 dog (12.5 miles)
http://fairbanksjuniordogmushers.org/
Chistochina Fun Days
Chistochina, Alaska
6 Dog (6 miles); Jr Races; 5 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (½ mile); 1 Dog (¼ mile)
Sweetwater Challenge #2
Baldwin, Michigan, USA
2-10 dogs: 5-10-15-25 miles available; Skijoring1-3 dogs
www.michigandogdrivers.org/
Far From Nome
Farwell, Michigan
Kiddie (100 yd dash); Junior (2.1 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (5.2 miles); 7 Dog (8.4 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (2.1 miles); 2 Dog (2.1 miles); Pull (1 dog)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Kinross Classic Sled Dog Race
Kinross, Michigan
Sprint 10/8 Dog; 6 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman; 4 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman; 3 Dog Jr.; 2 Dog Jr.; 1 Dog Jr.; Skijoring 2 Dog
www.glsda.com/
Frog Lake II
Mt Hood, Oregon USA
Sprint 8 Dog (8 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); Junior 2 Dog max (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog Advanced (5.6 miles); Recreational Skijor 1-2 Dogs (2 miles); Mid-Distance 6 Dog (14 miles)
www.cascadesleddogclub.com
Apsley Winter Carnival
Aspley, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (4 miles); Distance 6 dog (15 miles); 8 dog (30 miles); Weight Pulls; Novice Race (2 miles)
www.apsleywintercarnival.ca/
River Runner 100 (RR100)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
130 mile race (6-10 Dog max); Skijoring 130 mile race and 65 mile Junior (both 2-4 Dogs)
www.dpsay.wordpress.com/
Fineshades Rally
Westhay Wood, Northamptonshire
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
Darnaway Forest, near Brodie Castle
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Rally * CANCELED *
Wausau, Wisconsin
10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org/
Punderson Sled Dog Classic * CANCELED *
Newbury, Ohio
6 Dog Siberian/6 Dog Open (6 miles); 4 Dog Siberian/4 Dog Open (4 miles); 3 Dog Sportsman (3 miles); 2 Dog Sportsman (2 miles)
www.siberiancleveland.org/
Gould Gold Mush * CANCELED *
Gould, Colorado
Distance 6 and 8 Dog (12 miles); Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (6 miles)
www.RMSDC.com/
SHCC-Kortright Centre 3-4 Dog Ontario Championship * CANCELED *
Vaughn, Ontario, Canada
3 & 4 Dog race (4 miles)
www.dogsleddn.blogspot.com/
February 25 - 27
Wolftrack Classic * CANCELED *
Ely, Minnesota
10 Dog (130 miles); 6 Dog (30 miles)
www.wolftrackclassic.com/
February 24 - 26
Fur Rondy Open World Championship
Anchorage, Alaska
Open (25 miles each day)
http://www.asdra.org/furrondy.html
http://www.furrondy.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageFurRendezvous
Caledonia Classic
Fort St. James, BC, Canada
6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 10 Dog (10 miles); Stage 10 Dog (12 dog pool) 150 miles total (60 miles, 40 miles 50 miles); Kid and Mutt race; Junior Sprint (2 miles); Junior stage 50 miles (25 miles each day).
http://caledoniaclassic.fsjames.com/
February 25
Rideau Cup * CANCELED *
Newboro, Ontario, Canada
Mid-Distance 6 Dog
Skijoring novice and experienced: 1 & 2 Dogs
www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/dogsledraces/
February 25 – 26
Junior Iditarod
Knik to Yentna to Willow, Alaska
Ages 14-17, 10 Dog (150 miles)
www.jriditarod.com/
North Pole Championships
North Pole, Alaska
4 Dog (5.7/5.7 miles); 6 Dog (6.6/6.6 miles); 10 Dog (12.1/12.1 miles)
www.sleddog.org/
Fairbanks Junior Dog Musher's Association Preliminary Race #6 & Fun Run
Fairbanks, Alaska, Jeff Studdert race grounds
Sprint 1 dog (200 yards); 2 dog (1 mile); 3 dog (4.8 miles); 4 dog (6.2 miles); 6 dog (8.0 miles); 8 dog (12.5 miles)
http://fairbanksjuniordogmushers.org/
Chistochina Fun Days
Chistochina, Alaska
6 Dog (6 miles); Jr Races; 5 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (½ mile); 1 Dog (¼ mile)
Sweetwater Challenge #2
Baldwin, Michigan, USA
2-10 dogs: 5-10-15-25 miles available; Skijoring1-3 dogs
www.michigandogdrivers.org/
Far From Nome
Farwell, Michigan
Kiddie (100 yd dash); Junior (2.1 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (5.2 miles); 7 Dog (8.4 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (2.1 miles); 2 Dog (2.1 miles); Pull (1 dog)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Kinross Classic Sled Dog Race
Kinross, Michigan
Sprint 10/8 Dog; 6 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman; 4 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman; 3 Dog Jr.; 2 Dog Jr.; 1 Dog Jr.; Skijoring 2 Dog
www.glsda.com/
Frog Lake II
Mt Hood, Oregon USA
Sprint 8 Dog (8 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); Junior 2 Dog max (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog Advanced (5.6 miles); Recreational Skijor 1-2 Dogs (2 miles); Mid-Distance 6 Dog (14 miles)
www.cascadesleddogclub.com
Apsley Winter Carnival
Aspley, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (4 miles); Distance 6 dog (15 miles); 8 dog (30 miles); Weight Pulls; Novice Race (2 miles)
www.apsleywintercarnival.ca/
River Runner 100 (RR100)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
130 mile race (6-10 Dog max); Skijoring 130 mile race and 65 mile Junior (both 2-4 Dogs)
www.dpsay.wordpress.com/
Fineshades Rally
Westhay Wood, Northamptonshire
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
Darnaway Forest, near Brodie Castle
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Rally * CANCELED *
Wausau, Wisconsin
10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org/
Punderson Sled Dog Classic * CANCELED *
Newbury, Ohio
6 Dog Siberian/6 Dog Open (6 miles); 4 Dog Siberian/4 Dog Open (4 miles); 3 Dog Sportsman (3 miles); 2 Dog Sportsman (2 miles)
www.siberiancleveland.org/
Gould Gold Mush * CANCELED *
Gould, Colorado
Distance 6 and 8 Dog (12 miles); Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (6 miles)
www.RMSDC.com/
SHCC-Kortright Centre 3-4 Dog Ontario Championship * CANCELED *
Vaughn, Ontario, Canada
3 & 4 Dog race (4 miles)
www.dogsleddn.blogspot.com/
February 25 - 27
Wolftrack Classic * CANCELED *
Ely, Minnesota
10 Dog (130 miles); 6 Dog (30 miles)
www.wolftrackclassic.com/
Monday, February 20, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #25
The Red Lantern is in!
The 2012 Yukon Quest officially ended Sunday night at 8:05 local time when Michael Telpin crossed the finish line in Whitehorse. The Russian musher finished with all 9 of his native Chukchi dogs, winning the Challenge of the North Award as the musher “who most exemplifies the Spirit of the Yukon Quest.”
The race ended 15 days, 8 hours, 5 minutes, 22 seconds after it started.
Rookie Marcelle Fressineau finished only 45 minutes before, making it a closer finish than it appeared it was going to be.
Complete Final Standings:
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
The 2012 Yukon Quest officially ended Sunday night at 8:05 local time when Michael Telpin crossed the finish line in Whitehorse. The Russian musher finished with all 9 of his native Chukchi dogs, winning the Challenge of the North Award as the musher “who most exemplifies the Spirit of the Yukon Quest.”
The race ended 15 days, 8 hours, 5 minutes, 22 seconds after it started.
Rookie Marcelle Fressineau finished only 45 minutes before, making it a closer finish than it appeared it was going to be.
Complete Final Standings:
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #24
The last leg.
Marcelle Fressineau hit the trail to the finish line in Whitehorse Saturday evening.
Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin should have left by now.
It should take them around 17 – 20 hours to finish/
Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Whitehorse
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Marcelle Fressineau hit the trail to the finish line in Whitehorse Saturday evening.
Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin should have left by now.
It should take them around 17 – 20 hours to finish/
Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Whitehorse
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #23
Final two still on the move.
Marcelle Fressineau and current Red Lantern Michael Telpin have both left Carmacks and are on the way to Braeburn, about 30 miles apart. They both should arrive there on Sunday.
Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Braeburn
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Marcelle Fressineau and current Red Lantern Michael Telpin have both left Carmacks and are on the way to Braeburn, about 30 miles apart. They both should arrive there on Sunday.
Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Braeburn
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Friday, February 17, 2012
Weekend of Feb. 17 Race Schedule
There are still a lot of races out there, and a lot that have been canceled!
February 15 - 19
Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival
The Pas MB, Canada
http://d28003700.u203.worldispnetwork.com/trappers2012/2012index.html
February 17 – 19
UP200
Midnight Run
Jack Pine 30
Marquette, Michigan, USA
12 Dog (240 miles); 8 Dog (90 miles); 6 Dog (30 miles);
www.up200.org/
ASDRA Junior World Championship Sled Dog Race
Tozier Track, Anchorage
1 Dog (¼ mile); 2 Dog (2.3 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (6 miles); 7 Dog (8 miles)
http://www.asdra.org/jrschedule.html
Scandinavian Open Championship Long Distance
Kiruna, Lapland, Sweden
Open/14 Dogs (200 miles); Limited/8 Dogs (200 miles)
www.tobaccotrail.se/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tobacco-Trail/303743766306201?sk=wall
February 17 – 18
American Dog Derby
Ashton, Idaho
9-12 Dog (92 miles); 8-10 Dog (60 miles); 4-8 Dog (45 miles); 3-6 Dog (24 miles); Junior 1-3 Dog (7.5 miles); Skijoring Up to 3 Dogs per skier (3 miles) Saturday only; Weight Pull 1 Dog (10 yards)
www.americandogderby.com
February 18
Eton Rugby Winterfest
Eton Rugby, near Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 6 Dog (16 miles)
Grimsthorpe Estate Rally, Lincolnshire
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
Garland Sprint Race * CANCELED *
Garland, N.H.
1 Dog, 4 Dog, 6 Dog and special kids race
http://www.critterwoods.com/TMHSDC.htm
Sandwich Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Sandwich, New Hampshire
6 Dog (20 miles); 6-8 Dog (45 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (20 miles)
www.sandwichsidehillers.com/
February 18 - 19
Aurora Limited Championship & 50/50
Big Lake, Alaska
Sprint: 4, 6 & 8 Dog
Distance: 50 miles each day - 12 Dog adult and 10 Dog Jr
www.auroradogmushers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Dog-Mushers-Club-Inc/170131633016136
Gold Run
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds
Fairbanks, Alaska
4 Dog (6.2/6.2 miles); 6 Dog (8/8 miles); 10 Dog (12.5/12.5 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (6.2/6.2 miles)
www.sleddog.org/
Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp Sled Dog Race #2
Farwell, Michigan
Junior (2.1 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (5.2 miles); 7 Dog (8.4 miles); 1 Dog (2.1 miles); 2 Dog (2.1 miles; Pull 1 dog; Kiddies 1 dog (100 yd dash)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Pigeon Lake Sleddog Classic
4H Centre, Westerose, Alberta, Canada
Sprint 4 & 6 Dog Purebred/Open (4 & 6 miles); Skijoring 1 or 2 Dogs (4 miles)
www.pigeonlakesleddogclub.ca/
SDAS Ford Estate
Scotland UK
Sprint 6 Dog (2.7 - 6.5 miles); 4 Dog (2.7-5.5 miles); 3 & 2 Dog (2.7-4.5 miles); Bikejor/Scooter & Canicross (2.7-4.5 miles)
www.sdas.org.uk/races.html
Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk
http://www.huskyracing.org.uk/pages/calendar.html
Atlanta 45th Parallel Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Atlanta, Michigan
Sprint 8 Dog (8.9 miles); 6 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman (6.4 miles); 4 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman (4.2 miles); 3 Dog Jr. (4.2 miles); 2 Dog Jr. (2.2 miles); 1 Dog Jr. (100 yds); Skijoring 2 Dog (2.2 miles)
www.glsda.com/
Langlade County Culver's Trailblazer Challenge * CANCELED *
Antigo, Wisconsin
10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org/
Lake Davis Snowfest Sled Dog Races * CANCELED *
Portola, California
Sprint 8 Dog (8 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles); Jr 3 Dog (3 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (3 miles); 6 Dog Mid-Distance (13 miles); Freight 4 Dog (4 miles)
www.sndd.org/lakedavisinfo.html
La Plata Paw * CANCELED *
Mancos, Colorado
Sprint Sportsman 2 Dog (1 mile); 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (3 miles); Distance Open (18 miles); Freight 2 Dog (3 miles)
www.colomtnmushers.org/
Owen Sound Sleddog Races * CANCELED *
Cobble Beach Resort, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (4 miles); Novice; kid and mutt
www.gbsdd.com
February 20 - 25
Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race
http://www.canadianchallenge.com/
February 15 - 19
Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival
The Pas MB, Canada
http://d28003700.u203.worldispnetwork.com/trappers2012/2012index.html
February 17 – 19
UP200
Midnight Run
Jack Pine 30
Marquette, Michigan, USA
12 Dog (240 miles); 8 Dog (90 miles); 6 Dog (30 miles);
www.up200.org/
ASDRA Junior World Championship Sled Dog Race
Tozier Track, Anchorage
1 Dog (¼ mile); 2 Dog (2.3 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (6 miles); 7 Dog (8 miles)
http://www.asdra.org/jrschedule.html
Scandinavian Open Championship Long Distance
Kiruna, Lapland, Sweden
Open/14 Dogs (200 miles); Limited/8 Dogs (200 miles)
www.tobaccotrail.se/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tobacco-Trail/303743766306201?sk=wall
February 17 – 18
American Dog Derby
Ashton, Idaho
9-12 Dog (92 miles); 8-10 Dog (60 miles); 4-8 Dog (45 miles); 3-6 Dog (24 miles); Junior 1-3 Dog (7.5 miles); Skijoring Up to 3 Dogs per skier (3 miles) Saturday only; Weight Pull 1 Dog (10 yards)
www.americandogderby.com
February 18
Eton Rugby Winterfest
Eton Rugby, near Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 6 Dog (16 miles)
Grimsthorpe Estate Rally, Lincolnshire
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
Garland Sprint Race * CANCELED *
Garland, N.H.
1 Dog, 4 Dog, 6 Dog and special kids race
http://www.critterwoods.com/TMHSDC.htm
Sandwich Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Sandwich, New Hampshire
6 Dog (20 miles); 6-8 Dog (45 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (20 miles)
www.sandwichsidehillers.com/
February 18 - 19
Aurora Limited Championship & 50/50
Big Lake, Alaska
Sprint: 4, 6 & 8 Dog
Distance: 50 miles each day - 12 Dog adult and 10 Dog Jr
www.auroradogmushers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Dog-Mushers-Club-Inc/170131633016136
Gold Run
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds
Fairbanks, Alaska
4 Dog (6.2/6.2 miles); 6 Dog (8/8 miles); 10 Dog (12.5/12.5 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (6.2/6.2 miles)
www.sleddog.org/
Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp Sled Dog Race #2
Farwell, Michigan
Junior (2.1 miles); 3 Dog (4 miles); 5 Dog (5.2 miles); 7 Dog (8.4 miles); 1 Dog (2.1 miles); 2 Dog (2.1 miles; Pull 1 dog; Kiddies 1 dog (100 yd dash)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Pigeon Lake Sleddog Classic
4H Centre, Westerose, Alberta, Canada
Sprint 4 & 6 Dog Purebred/Open (4 & 6 miles); Skijoring 1 or 2 Dogs (4 miles)
www.pigeonlakesleddogclub.ca/
SDAS Ford Estate
Scotland UK
Sprint 6 Dog (2.7 - 6.5 miles); 4 Dog (2.7-5.5 miles); 3 & 2 Dog (2.7-4.5 miles); Bikejor/Scooter & Canicross (2.7-4.5 miles)
www.sdas.org.uk/races.html
Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk
http://www.huskyracing.org.uk/pages/calendar.html
Atlanta 45th Parallel Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Atlanta, Michigan
Sprint 8 Dog (8.9 miles); 6 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman (6.4 miles); 4 Dog All Breed, Reg. Breed & Sportsman (4.2 miles); 3 Dog Jr. (4.2 miles); 2 Dog Jr. (2.2 miles); 1 Dog Jr. (100 yds); Skijoring 2 Dog (2.2 miles)
www.glsda.com/
Langlade County Culver's Trailblazer Challenge * CANCELED *
Antigo, Wisconsin
10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org/
Lake Davis Snowfest Sled Dog Races * CANCELED *
Portola, California
Sprint 8 Dog (8 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles); Jr 3 Dog (3 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (3 miles); 6 Dog Mid-Distance (13 miles); Freight 4 Dog (4 miles)
www.sndd.org/lakedavisinfo.html
La Plata Paw * CANCELED *
Mancos, Colorado
Sprint Sportsman 2 Dog (1 mile); 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (3 miles); Distance Open (18 miles); Freight 2 Dog (3 miles)
www.colomtnmushers.org/
Owen Sound Sleddog Races * CANCELED *
Cobble Beach Resort, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (4 miles); 2 Dog (4 miles); Novice; kid and mutt
www.gbsdd.com
February 20 - 25
Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race
http://www.canadianchallenge.com/
Yukon Quest Update #22
And then there were two…
Shortly after midnight local time in Whitehorse, Brian Wilmshurst became the 16th musher to cross the finish line. Misha Pedersen followed an hour later.
Marcelle Fressineau is past the McCabe Creek Dog Drop and heading towards the Carmacks checkpoint.
Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin has left Pelly Crossing, and is moving toward McCabe Creek.
Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Carmacks
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
On the trail to McCabe Creek
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Shortly after midnight local time in Whitehorse, Brian Wilmshurst became the 16th musher to cross the finish line. Misha Pedersen followed an hour later.
Marcelle Fressineau is past the McCabe Creek Dog Drop and heading towards the Carmacks checkpoint.
Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin has left Pelly Crossing, and is moving toward McCabe Creek.
Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Carmacks
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
On the trail to McCabe Creek
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #21
Lost musher found!
OK, he wasn’t lost at all – simply, his location was unknown for over 36 hours! Russian musher Michael Telpin pulled in to the Stepping Stone Hospitality stop, his team looking good, before noon local time, much to the joy of Quest fans around the world.
Trent Herbst crossed the finish line in 12th place in the early morning hours.
Several hours later, Gus Guenther finished, followed by Paige Drobny 20 minutes behind.
Yuka Honda crossed the line this afternoon, smiling about her 15ht place finish, and collecting the final piece of the purse.
Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen should arrive sometime overnight, with Marcelle Fressineau in Pelly Crossing, and current Red Lantern holder Michael Telpin approaching.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
On the way to Whitehorse
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
OK, he wasn’t lost at all – simply, his location was unknown for over 36 hours! Russian musher Michael Telpin pulled in to the Stepping Stone Hospitality stop, his team looking good, before noon local time, much to the joy of Quest fans around the world.
Trent Herbst crossed the finish line in 12th place in the early morning hours.
Several hours later, Gus Guenther finished, followed by Paige Drobny 20 minutes behind.
Yuka Honda crossed the line this afternoon, smiling about her 15ht place finish, and collecting the final piece of the purse.
Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen should arrive sometime overnight, with Marcelle Fressineau in Pelly Crossing, and current Red Lantern holder Michael Telpin approaching.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
On the way to Whitehorse
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #20
The Top Ten are in!
Dave Dalton finished in 10th place, with 12 dogs. Arriving last evening, it was his 17th finish in the Quest.
A few hours later, Kyla Durham crossed the finish line. She was running a puppy team from Brent Sass.
Trent Herbst waited 3 hours to leave Braeburn and avoid the heat of the afternoon. He should be finishing in an hour or so.
He was followed a couple of hours later by Gus Guenther and Paige Drobny, who appear to be resting about halfway to Whitehorse.
Yuka Honda left Braeburn shortly before midnight local time.
Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen both arrived in Braeburn before midnight for their mandatory 8 hour rest, and will be able to leave in a couple of hours.
Marcelle Fressineau is shown to be on the move, having passed the Stepping Stone Hospitality stop, on the way towards Pelly Crossing. Not known at this time if the stop was manned or not.
Still no word on Michael Telpin’s whereabouts. Information on these two will be announced as soon as available.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the way to Whitehorse
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
In Braeburn
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Dave Dalton finished in 10th place, with 12 dogs. Arriving last evening, it was his 17th finish in the Quest.
A few hours later, Kyla Durham crossed the finish line. She was running a puppy team from Brent Sass.
Trent Herbst waited 3 hours to leave Braeburn and avoid the heat of the afternoon. He should be finishing in an hour or so.
He was followed a couple of hours later by Gus Guenther and Paige Drobny, who appear to be resting about halfway to Whitehorse.
Yuka Honda left Braeburn shortly before midnight local time.
Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen both arrived in Braeburn before midnight for their mandatory 8 hour rest, and will be able to leave in a couple of hours.
Marcelle Fressineau is shown to be on the move, having passed the Stepping Stone Hospitality stop, on the way towards Pelly Crossing. Not known at this time if the stop was manned or not.
Still no word on Michael Telpin’s whereabouts. Information on these two will be announced as soon as available.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the way to Whitehorse
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
In Braeburn
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #19
The beat goes on – teams steadily march towards the finish line.
Abbie West and Kristy Berington finished in 8th and 9th place this morning.
Dave Dalton is tantalizingly close to rounding out the Top Ten.
Kyla Durham is twenty miles behind Dave.
Trent Herbst should be on his way to Whitehorse, waiting for confirmation.
Gus Guenther and Paige Drobny will leave Braeburn nearly together later this evening, and Yuka Honda shortly before midnight local time.
Brian Wilmshurst, followed by Misha Pedersen, are on the way to Braeburn.
Marcelle Fressineau has stopped between Scroggie Creek and Stepping Stone.
Michael Telpin’s whereabouts are unknown at this time. Information on these two will be announced as soon as available.
Unofficial Standings as of 6:30pm ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
On the way to Whitehorse
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Braeburn
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
On the way to Braeburn
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Abbie West and Kristy Berington finished in 8th and 9th place this morning.
Dave Dalton is tantalizingly close to rounding out the Top Ten.
Kyla Durham is twenty miles behind Dave.
Trent Herbst should be on his way to Whitehorse, waiting for confirmation.
Gus Guenther and Paige Drobny will leave Braeburn nearly together later this evening, and Yuka Honda shortly before midnight local time.
Brian Wilmshurst, followed by Misha Pedersen, are on the way to Braeburn.
Marcelle Fressineau has stopped between Scroggie Creek and Stepping Stone.
Michael Telpin’s whereabouts are unknown at this time. Information on these two will be announced as soon as available.
Unofficial Standings as of 6:30pm ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
On the way to Whitehorse
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Braeburn
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
On the way to Braeburn
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #18
Twenty-four hours after the race was decided by mere seconds, teams are still on the march towards the finish line in Whitehorse.
Perennial Quest favorite Brent Sass rounds out the Top Five.
24-year-old Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom took 6th place, 14 minutes ahead of 61-year-old Sonny Lindner, winner of the first-ever Yukon Quest in 1984. The two seemingly raced each other the entire trail.
Abbie West appears to be nearing the finish line ahead of Kristy Berington.
Dave Dalton should finish in 10th.
Kyla Durham will be back on the trail within the hour for the run to the finish.
Paige Drobny, Trent Herbst, Gus Guenther, Yuka Honda and Brian Wilmshurst are on the way to Braeburn.
Misha Pedersen is on her way to Carmacks.
Marcelle Fressineau has passed through Stepping Stone. Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin is not there yet, whereabouts unknown as his tracker isn’t working. As checkpoints clear out, it is hopeful the two will be able to continue to the finish line, as long as they have access to supplies.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
On the way to Whitehorse
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
In Braeburn
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the way to Braeburn
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
On the trail to Carmacks
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Perennial Quest favorite Brent Sass rounds out the Top Five.
24-year-old Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom took 6th place, 14 minutes ahead of 61-year-old Sonny Lindner, winner of the first-ever Yukon Quest in 1984. The two seemingly raced each other the entire trail.
Abbie West appears to be nearing the finish line ahead of Kristy Berington.
Dave Dalton should finish in 10th.
Kyla Durham will be back on the trail within the hour for the run to the finish.
Paige Drobny, Trent Herbst, Gus Guenther, Yuka Honda and Brian Wilmshurst are on the way to Braeburn.
Misha Pedersen is on her way to Carmacks.
Marcelle Fressineau has passed through Stepping Stone. Current Red Lantern Michael Telpin is not there yet, whereabouts unknown as his tracker isn’t working. As checkpoints clear out, it is hopeful the two will be able to continue to the finish line, as long as they have access to supplies.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
On the way to Whitehorse
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
In Braeburn
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the way to Braeburn
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
On the trail to Carmacks
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Pelly Crossing
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #17
Nearly 12 hours after Hugh Neff crossed the finish line in Whitehorse 26 seconds before Allen Moore, over half of the field is still on the trail.
At 5:14am local, Neff won his first-ever dog race of any length, in the closest finish in the race’s history. Overcoming a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, which put him 42 minutes behind the veteran Moore, who ran a strong race and led the entire 2nd half, the long-time contender Neff raced hard, and passed to take the lead with less than 5 miles left of the race.
Lance Mackey finished some five-plus hours later, and Rookie-of-the-Year Jake Berkowitz followed 2 more hours behind.
Brent Sass is on his way in for 5th, Sonny Lindner and Joar Leifseth Ulsom are about an hour apart.
Abbie West and Kristy Berington are taking their mandatory 8 in Braeburn, Dave Dalton and Kyla Durham and on their way.
Trent Herbst, Paige Drobny and Gus Guenther are in Carmacks, Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen are on their way. Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin have left Dawson and hope to make it to the finish line, as trail support begins to wane.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
On the way to Whitehorse
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
In Braeburn
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
On the way to Braeburn
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Carmacks
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
On the trail to Carmacks
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Out of Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
At 5:14am local, Neff won his first-ever dog race of any length, in the closest finish in the race’s history. Overcoming a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, which put him 42 minutes behind the veteran Moore, who ran a strong race and led the entire 2nd half, the long-time contender Neff raced hard, and passed to take the lead with less than 5 miles left of the race.
Lance Mackey finished some five-plus hours later, and Rookie-of-the-Year Jake Berkowitz followed 2 more hours behind.
Brent Sass is on his way in for 5th, Sonny Lindner and Joar Leifseth Ulsom are about an hour apart.
Abbie West and Kristy Berington are taking their mandatory 8 in Braeburn, Dave Dalton and Kyla Durham and on their way.
Trent Herbst, Paige Drobny and Gus Guenther are in Carmacks, Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen are on their way. Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin have left Dawson and hope to make it to the finish line, as trail support begins to wane.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
Finished
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
On the way to Whitehorse
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
In Braeburn
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
On the way to Braeburn
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Carmacks
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
On the trail to Carmacks
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Out of Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update has a Winner!
It was a sprint to the finish ... Hugh Neff crossed the line first, followed closely by Allen Moore!
Yukon Quest Update #16
Neck-and-neck coming to the finish!
Last report at 6:15am ET is Allen and Hugh are inside of 20 miles from the finish, and less than a mile apart!
Last report at 6:15am ET is Allen and Hugh are inside of 20 miles from the finish, and less than a mile apart!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #15
At 4:23pm local time, 7:23 Eastern, Allen Moore will depart Braeburn, with 100 miles left to make history, as the only husband-and-wife duo to win the Yukon Quest – his wife Aliy Zirlke won it in 2000, becoming the first – and only – female musher to do so.
Due to Hugh Neff serving a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, he will leave 42 minutes behind Allen. Not insurmountable, but certainly a challenge, to make up in 100 miles.
Lance Mackey and his young team will depart just over 3 hours later, basically out of the running. Jake Berkowitz follows 2 and a half hours after Lance, so it is possible, although doubtful, that he could overtake Lance for 3rd.
With the run times estimated around 12 hours, the estimated time of arrival in Whitehorse is 4:30am local time, or 7:30am ET, give or take an hour.
Brent Sass looks to have a spot in the top five. Sonny Lindner will attempt to hold off Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom for 6th place.
Kristy Berington and Abbie West are trading off 8th place, and Dave Dalton looks to round out the Top Ten.
The rest of the field is on the move, with the exception of the Russian Michael Telpin sitting out his 36 in Dawson with a departure time of 7:22pm local time.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
In Braeburn
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
On the way to Braeburn
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
In Carmacks
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Abbie West (21)
On the trail to Carmacks
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the trail to Pelly
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Out of Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
In Dawson City
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Due to Hugh Neff serving a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, he will leave 42 minutes behind Allen. Not insurmountable, but certainly a challenge, to make up in 100 miles.
Lance Mackey and his young team will depart just over 3 hours later, basically out of the running. Jake Berkowitz follows 2 and a half hours after Lance, so it is possible, although doubtful, that he could overtake Lance for 3rd.
With the run times estimated around 12 hours, the estimated time of arrival in Whitehorse is 4:30am local time, or 7:30am ET, give or take an hour.
Brent Sass looks to have a spot in the top five. Sonny Lindner will attempt to hold off Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom for 6th place.
Kristy Berington and Abbie West are trading off 8th place, and Dave Dalton looks to round out the Top Ten.
The rest of the field is on the move, with the exception of the Russian Michael Telpin sitting out his 36 in Dawson with a departure time of 7:22pm local time.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
In Braeburn
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
On the way to Braeburn
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
In Carmacks
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Abbie West (21)
On the trail to Carmacks
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the trail to Pelly
12 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
13 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Out of Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
In Dawson City
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #14
Monday morning, and the leaders are approaching Braeburn, the final checkpoint, for a mandatory 8 hour rest, and then the 100 mile run to the finish line. While positions are still a bit fuzzy, its most likely down to a two-team race:
Allen Moore and Hugh Neff. The two left the Carmacks Checkpoint minutes apart, and would presumably keep each other within range. However, Hugh will serve a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, so he will leave start the final leg of the race behind Allen, in all likelihood.
Lance Mackey is running a young team, and while he does get the best out of his teams, he has been losing time on the frontrunners in the last couple of days, and was last reported 3 hours behind. Does he have the “Mackey Magic” in him? The sprint to the finish will be as exciting as always!
Jake Berkowitz is 6 hours behind the leaders, and needs 3 hours to overtake Lance for 3rd. Jake should take Rookie of the Year. Brent Sass looks to have a lock on 4th place. Sonny Lindner, winner of the first-ever Quest in 1984, and 24-year-old Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom are still contesting 6th place.
Abbie West and Kristy Berington are making good time, Dave Dalton is in Pelly Crossing, with Kyla Durham on the way.
Gus Guenther,Trent Herbst, Paige Drobny, Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen have left Dawson for the second half of their race. Marcelle Fressineau will leave in a few hours, with Russian Michael Telpin able to leave later this evening.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
On the way to Braeburn
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
In Carmacks
5 Brent Sass (10)
On the trail to Carmacks
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
In Pelly Crossin
10 Dave Dalton (4)
On the trail to Pelly
11 Kyla Durham (7)
Out of Dawson City
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
In Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Allen Moore and Hugh Neff. The two left the Carmacks Checkpoint minutes apart, and would presumably keep each other within range. However, Hugh will serve a 30-minute penalty for losing his axe, so he will leave start the final leg of the race behind Allen, in all likelihood.
Lance Mackey is running a young team, and while he does get the best out of his teams, he has been losing time on the frontrunners in the last couple of days, and was last reported 3 hours behind. Does he have the “Mackey Magic” in him? The sprint to the finish will be as exciting as always!
Jake Berkowitz is 6 hours behind the leaders, and needs 3 hours to overtake Lance for 3rd. Jake should take Rookie of the Year. Brent Sass looks to have a lock on 4th place. Sonny Lindner, winner of the first-ever Quest in 1984, and 24-year-old Norwegian rookie Joar Leifseth Ulsom are still contesting 6th place.
Abbie West and Kristy Berington are making good time, Dave Dalton is in Pelly Crossing, with Kyla Durham on the way.
Gus Guenther,Trent Herbst, Paige Drobny, Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst and Misha Pedersen have left Dawson for the second half of their race. Marcelle Fressineau will leave in a few hours, with Russian Michael Telpin able to leave later this evening.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
On the way to Braeburn
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
In Carmacks
5 Brent Sass (10)
On the trail to Carmacks
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
In Pelly Crossin
10 Dave Dalton (4)
On the trail to Pelly
11 Kyla Durham (7)
Out of Dawson City
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
In Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #13
Sunday morning, and the situation is clear as mud.
With intermittent tracker updates, its not clear who stopped to rest on the trail, and might be in a position to pass. Similar to the old days of following a race, we can really only count on the official updates, plus occasionally eyewitness reports on FaceBook. The weather has been above freezing, which is hard on the dogs. Mushers will take plenty of breaks and try to run mainly at night, when the temps are cooler.
At this point, Allen Moore has arrived at the Pelly Crossing checkpoint less than half an hour before Hugh Neff. However, Hugh arrived missing his ax, a required piece of safety equipment. He will have to find, borrow or buy one before he is allowed to check in, so his time will be adjusted. Lance arrived 2 hours later.
Most of the pack is on the move out of Dawson, with only Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst, Misha Pedersen and Marcelle Fressineau still on their 36 hour break. The Russian Michael Telpin is reported to be in good shape and working his way in.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
In Pelly Crossin
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
In Stepping Stone
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
On the trail to Stepping Stone
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
On the trail to Scroggie Creek
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
In Dawson City
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
On the trail to Dawson City
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
With intermittent tracker updates, its not clear who stopped to rest on the trail, and might be in a position to pass. Similar to the old days of following a race, we can really only count on the official updates, plus occasionally eyewitness reports on FaceBook. The weather has been above freezing, which is hard on the dogs. Mushers will take plenty of breaks and try to run mainly at night, when the temps are cooler.
At this point, Allen Moore has arrived at the Pelly Crossing checkpoint less than half an hour before Hugh Neff. However, Hugh arrived missing his ax, a required piece of safety equipment. He will have to find, borrow or buy one before he is allowed to check in, so his time will be adjusted. Lance arrived 2 hours later.
Most of the pack is on the move out of Dawson, with only Yuka Honda, Brian Wilmshurst, Misha Pedersen and Marcelle Fressineau still on their 36 hour break. The Russian Michael Telpin is reported to be in good shape and working his way in.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
In Pelly Crossin
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Lance Mackey (16)
In Stepping Stone
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
On the trail to Stepping Stone
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
On the trail to Scroggie Creek
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
In Dawson City
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
On the trail to Dawson City
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Friday, February 10, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #12
The second half is under way!
Earlier this afternoon, the Yukon Quest restarted in Dawson City. Allen Moore left the checkpoint 19 minutes ahead of Lance Mackey. The rest of the top five, Hugh, Jake and Brent are all on the trail. It’s shaping up to be an exciting run to the finish!
The rest of the field is in Dawson on their 36 hour break, with the exception of Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin, who are still on their way in.
Unofficial Standings as of 11:00pm ET:
On the trail
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Lance Mackey (16)
3 Hugh Neff (6)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
In Dawson City
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Earlier this afternoon, the Yukon Quest restarted in Dawson City. Allen Moore left the checkpoint 19 minutes ahead of Lance Mackey. The rest of the top five, Hugh, Jake and Brent are all on the trail. It’s shaping up to be an exciting run to the finish!
The rest of the field is in Dawson on their 36 hour break, with the exception of Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin, who are still on their way in.
Unofficial Standings as of 11:00pm ET:
On the trail
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Lance Mackey (16)
3 Hugh Neff (6)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
In Dawson City
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Dawson City
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #11
Halftime Report
In a little over 8 hours, Allen Moore will resume the race in First Place, as he’ll head out of Dawson ahead of Lance Mackey by 19 minutes. Hugh Neff, Jake Berkowitz, Brent Sass and Sonny Lindner are still within 6 hours of the leader, and can’t be counted out just yet.
The top 11 teams are taking their much-needed 36-hour break, as their handlers are allowed to care for the dogs, while the mushers go into town to eat and sleep.
The rest of the field is on the trail to Dawson, with the lone exception of Michael Telpin, who is in Eagle. The Russian musher is running Chukchi Dogs - the native dog of the Chukotka region of Russia. These dogs are larger and slower than the traditional Alaskan Huskies most racers run. He’s taking his time and his dogs look good.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
In Dawson City
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Lance Mackey (16)
3 Hugh Neff (6)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the trail to Dawson City
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
In Eagle
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
In a little over 8 hours, Allen Moore will resume the race in First Place, as he’ll head out of Dawson ahead of Lance Mackey by 19 minutes. Hugh Neff, Jake Berkowitz, Brent Sass and Sonny Lindner are still within 6 hours of the leader, and can’t be counted out just yet.
The top 11 teams are taking their much-needed 36-hour break, as their handlers are allowed to care for the dogs, while the mushers go into town to eat and sleep.
The rest of the field is on the trail to Dawson, with the lone exception of Michael Telpin, who is in Eagle. The Russian musher is running Chukchi Dogs - the native dog of the Chukotka region of Russia. These dogs are larger and slower than the traditional Alaskan Huskies most racers run. He’s taking his time and his dogs look good.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
In Dawson City
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Lance Mackey (16)
3 Hugh Neff (6)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
On the trail to Dawson City
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
In Eagle
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched:
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn:
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
This Week's Race Schedule
It's another weekend full of sled dog races, although there are several cancellations.
February 8
Paul Johnson Memorial 450
Portage 200
Unalakleet, Alaska
trackleaders.com/pjm450
www.trackleaders.com/norton200
www.facebook.com/pages/Norton-Sound-Sled-Dog-Club
February 10 - 15
Race to the Sky
Helena, Butte, Lincoln, Seeley Lake, Condon, Montana
350 miles (12 Dog); 100 miles (8 Dog); 100 miles (8 Dog Junior)
www.racetothesky.org
February 10 - 11
Willow Jr. 100
Willow, Alaska
Junior (100 + miles) 10 dog
www.willowdogmushers.com/WillowJr100.html
Odyssée Appalachienne * CANCELED *
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada
www.odysseeappalachienne.ca
February 11
Annette's Burger Run
Two Rivers, Alaska
12 dog 32 miles
www.trdma.org/hamburger.htm
Exeter Sprint Race * CANCELED *
Exeter, Maine
www.critterwoods.com/TMHSDC.htm
February 11 – 12
ExxonMobile Open
Tozier Track, Anchorage
4 Dog (6 miles); 6 Dog (8 miles); 8 Dog (10 miles); Open (16 miles) each day
www.asdra.org/exxonopen.html
Three Bear Winter Sled Dog Race
O'Lakes, Wisconsin
Open (14 miles); 10 Dog (14 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4.5 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4.5 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2.5 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4.5 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org
Thunder Bay Classic Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Alpena, Michigan
Kiddie 1 Dog (100 yd dash); Juniors (3 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles); 5 Dog (5 miles); 7 Dog (7 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (3 miles); 2 Dog (3 miles); Pull - 1 Dog
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Indian River Sprint Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Indian River, Michigan
Casper Mountain Sled Dog Races
Casper, Wyoming
3 Dog (1 mile); 3 Dog Jr. & Nov (3 miles); 4 Dog Jr. (4 miles); 4-6 Dog (6 miles); 6 & 8 Dog (10 miles); Skijoring up to 3 Dogs (1 and 3 miles); Distance 8 & 10 Dog (20 miles); 100 yard Dash for 1 to 8 year olds
www.caninesforcharity.com
Defi Gosford Axion
Woburn, Quebec, Canada
6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8.3 miles); 12 Dog (12.3 miles); Skijoring 1 & 2 Dog amateur (8 miles)
www.montgosford.com/evenements.html
Kearney Dog Sled Races
Kearney, Ontario, Canada
6 Dog Open & Purebred (6 miles); 4 Dog Open & Purebred (4 miles); Skijoring 1 and 2 Dog (4 miles); Distance 8 Dog (40 miles); 12 Dog (120 mile overnight unassisted)
www.kearneydogsled.com
River Point Classic
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 10 Dog (10 miles)
Pembrey Rally, Carmarthenshire
2 day rally
www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
February 12
Ottawa Fun Race
Larose Forest, Limoges, Ontario Canada
4 dog sled (5.5 km); Siberian sled (5.5 km); 2 Dog sled (2.4 km); Skijoring 1 Dog, 2 Dog (5.5km)
www.skidogs.ca
February 8
Paul Johnson Memorial 450
Portage 200
Unalakleet, Alaska
trackleaders.com/pjm450
www.trackleaders.com/norton200
www.facebook.com/pages/Norton-Sound-Sled-Dog-Club
February 10 - 15
Race to the Sky
Helena, Butte, Lincoln, Seeley Lake, Condon, Montana
350 miles (12 Dog); 100 miles (8 Dog); 100 miles (8 Dog Junior)
www.racetothesky.org
February 10 - 11
Willow Jr. 100
Willow, Alaska
Junior (100 + miles) 10 dog
www.willowdogmushers.com/WillowJr100.html
Odyssée Appalachienne * CANCELED *
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, Canada
www.odysseeappalachienne.ca
February 11
Annette's Burger Run
Two Rivers, Alaska
12 dog 32 miles
www.trdma.org/hamburger.htm
Exeter Sprint Race * CANCELED *
Exeter, Maine
www.critterwoods.com/TMHSDC.htm
February 11 – 12
ExxonMobile Open
Tozier Track, Anchorage
4 Dog (6 miles); 6 Dog (8 miles); 8 Dog (10 miles); Open (16 miles) each day
www.asdra.org/exxonopen.html
Three Bear Winter Sled Dog Race
O'Lakes, Wisconsin
Open (14 miles); 10 Dog (14 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4.5 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4.5 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2.5 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4.5 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org
Thunder Bay Classic Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Alpena, Michigan
Kiddie 1 Dog (100 yd dash); Juniors (3 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles); 5 Dog (5 miles); 7 Dog (7 miles); Skijoring 1 Dog (3 miles); 2 Dog (3 miles); Pull - 1 Dog
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Indian River Sprint Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Indian River, Michigan
Casper Mountain Sled Dog Races
Casper, Wyoming
3 Dog (1 mile); 3 Dog Jr. & Nov (3 miles); 4 Dog Jr. (4 miles); 4-6 Dog (6 miles); 6 & 8 Dog (10 miles); Skijoring up to 3 Dogs (1 and 3 miles); Distance 8 & 10 Dog (20 miles); 100 yard Dash for 1 to 8 year olds
www.caninesforcharity.com
Defi Gosford Axion
Woburn, Quebec, Canada
6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8.3 miles); 12 Dog (12.3 miles); Skijoring 1 & 2 Dog amateur (8 miles)
www.montgosford.com/evenements.html
Kearney Dog Sled Races
Kearney, Ontario, Canada
6 Dog Open & Purebred (6 miles); 4 Dog Open & Purebred (4 miles); Skijoring 1 and 2 Dog (4 miles); Distance 8 Dog (40 miles); 12 Dog (120 mile overnight unassisted)
www.kearneydogsled.com
River Point Classic
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 10 Dog (10 miles)
Pembrey Rally, Carmarthenshire
2 day rally
www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
February 12
Ottawa Fun Race
Larose Forest, Limoges, Ontario Canada
4 dog sled (5.5 km); Siberian sled (5.5 km); 2 Dog sled (2.4 km); Skijoring 1 Dog, 2 Dog (5.5km)
www.skidogs.ca
Yukon Quest Update #10
Allen Moore is first to Dawson City!
In an exciting run from Eagle, with varying run-rest strategies, Allen Moore is the first musher into Dawson, leading Lance Mackey by 19 minutes.
Hugh Neff come in about 50 minutes later, and Jake Berkowitz followed less than 2 hours after.
The front-runners will begin a mandatory 36-hour rest, while handlers are allowed to care for the dogs. Unique to the Quest, mushers can go into town to eat and get a hotel room for some much-needed sleep.
Most of the field is on the march to Dawson, with Trent Herbst, Misha Pedersen and Brian Wilmshurst still in Eagle and Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin still on the way.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
In Dawson City
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Lance Mackey (16)
3 Hugh Neff (6)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
On the trail to Dawson City
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
In Eagle
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
16 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
17 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
On the trail to Eagle
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
In an exciting run from Eagle, with varying run-rest strategies, Allen Moore is the first musher into Dawson, leading Lance Mackey by 19 minutes.
Hugh Neff come in about 50 minutes later, and Jake Berkowitz followed less than 2 hours after.
The front-runners will begin a mandatory 36-hour rest, while handlers are allowed to care for the dogs. Unique to the Quest, mushers can go into town to eat and get a hotel room for some much-needed sleep.
Most of the field is on the march to Dawson, with Trent Herbst, Misha Pedersen and Brian Wilmshurst still in Eagle and Marcelle Fressineau and Michael Telpin still on the way.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
In Dawson City
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Lance Mackey (16)
3 Hugh Neff (6)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
On the trail to Dawson City
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
In Eagle
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
16 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
17 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
On the trail to Eagle
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #9
The race to Dawson City Gold!
A long day, clouded by confusion, as a malfunctioning tracker causes all kinds of conspiracy theories. Rest assured, the trackers don’t mean anything to the mushers, they can't view them, only the fans can. Just another item in the sled bag to the mushers.
Lance Mackey was the first to arrive at the 40 Mile stop, and Hugh Neff is with him, as evidenced by his tracker, as it started to work again.
Allen Moore, Jake Berkowitz, Brent Sass and Sonny Lindner are following along.
48 or so miles on the Yukon River to Dawson City, where the first team in wins gold nuggets.
There, they’ll take a mandatory 36-hour rest, and handlers are allowed to care for the dogs, and mushers can eat and rest in town.
The back of the pack are all out of Slavin’s and are on their way to Eagle.
Unofficial Standings as of 5:30pm ET:
On the trail to Dawson City
1 Lance Mackey (16)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Eagle
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
On the trail to Eagle
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
18 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
A long day, clouded by confusion, as a malfunctioning tracker causes all kinds of conspiracy theories. Rest assured, the trackers don’t mean anything to the mushers, they can't view them, only the fans can. Just another item in the sled bag to the mushers.
Lance Mackey was the first to arrive at the 40 Mile stop, and Hugh Neff is with him, as evidenced by his tracker, as it started to work again.
Allen Moore, Jake Berkowitz, Brent Sass and Sonny Lindner are following along.
48 or so miles on the Yukon River to Dawson City, where the first team in wins gold nuggets.
There, they’ll take a mandatory 36-hour rest, and handlers are allowed to care for the dogs, and mushers can eat and rest in town.
The back of the pack are all out of Slavin’s and are on their way to Eagle.
Unofficial Standings as of 5:30pm ET:
On the trail to Dawson City
1 Lance Mackey (16)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Brent Sass (10)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Eagle
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
On the trail to Eagle
15 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
18 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #8
Racing to the halfway point.
Front runners are approaching the 40 Mile River, where they will cross over into Canada. Some will choose to take a break at hospitality stop there. Then its back on the Yukon River for a 50-mile run to Dawson City, where the first team in wins gold nuggets.
The Quest is unique in that while in Dawson for their mandatory 36-hour rest, handlers are allowed to care for the dogs, and mushers can eat and rest in town.
After the mandatory 4-hour rest in Eagle, Lance Mackey was the first team back on the trail, with Hugh Neff 2 minutes behind. Currently, Hugh’s tracker is not working, but chances are he is not too far away from Lance. Allen Moore is close behind, followed by Brent Sass. Jake Berkowitz, Sonny Lindner, Kristy Berington and Abbie West are also out of Eagle.
Trying to get information on Trent Herbst, he’s one of four remaining mushers in Slavin’s, but his tracker hasn’t updated in several hours and according to the standings, he’s been there since yesterday morning.
Nikolay Ettyne returned to Circle City and scratched.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
On the trail to Dawson City
1 Lance Mackey (16)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Brent Sass (10)
5 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
In Eagle
9 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
On the trail to Eagle
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
In Slavin’s
16 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Front runners are approaching the 40 Mile River, where they will cross over into Canada. Some will choose to take a break at hospitality stop there. Then its back on the Yukon River for a 50-mile run to Dawson City, where the first team in wins gold nuggets.
The Quest is unique in that while in Dawson for their mandatory 36-hour rest, handlers are allowed to care for the dogs, and mushers can eat and rest in town.
After the mandatory 4-hour rest in Eagle, Lance Mackey was the first team back on the trail, with Hugh Neff 2 minutes behind. Currently, Hugh’s tracker is not working, but chances are he is not too far away from Lance. Allen Moore is close behind, followed by Brent Sass. Jake Berkowitz, Sonny Lindner, Kristy Berington and Abbie West are also out of Eagle.
Trying to get information on Trent Herbst, he’s one of four remaining mushers in Slavin’s, but his tracker hasn’t updated in several hours and according to the standings, he’s been there since yesterday morning.
Nikolay Ettyne returned to Circle City and scratched.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30am ET:
On the trail to Dawson City
1 Lance Mackey (16)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Brent Sass (10)
5 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
6 Sonny Lindner (3)
7 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
8 Abbie West (21)
In Eagle
9 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
On the trail to Eagle
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
13 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
14 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
15 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
In Slavin’s
16 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
17 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
18 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
Scratched
Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #7
Lance Mackey in the lead!
With his tracker not working, Lance surprises all and beats Hugh Neff by one minute into the Eagle checkpoint, where all teams will take a mandatory 4 hour rest, before the final 150-mile run to the halfway point of Dawson City.
Allen Moore arrives in 3rd, followed by Brent Sass.
Positions have been somewhat murky due to various trackers slow updating or not updating at all.
Rookie musher Jason Weitzel has scratched at Circle City checkpoint due to musher injury. And Maren Bradley returned to Circle City and also scratched.
Earlier today, in the YQ 300, Josh Cadzow won handily, with Rob Cooke taking 2nd and Ava Lindner in 3rd.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
In Eagle
1 Lance Mackey (16)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Brent Sass (10)
On the trail to Eagle
5 Abbie West (21)
6 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Slavin’s
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
On the trail to Slavin’s
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
18 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
20 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
With his tracker not working, Lance surprises all and beats Hugh Neff by one minute into the Eagle checkpoint, where all teams will take a mandatory 4 hour rest, before the final 150-mile run to the halfway point of Dawson City.
Allen Moore arrives in 3rd, followed by Brent Sass.
Positions have been somewhat murky due to various trackers slow updating or not updating at all.
Rookie musher Jason Weitzel has scratched at Circle City checkpoint due to musher injury. And Maren Bradley returned to Circle City and also scratched.
Earlier today, in the YQ 300, Josh Cadzow won handily, with Rob Cooke taking 2nd and Ava Lindner in 3rd.
Unofficial Standings as of 7:30pm ET:
In Eagle
1 Lance Mackey (16)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Brent Sass (10)
On the trail to Eagle
5 Abbie West (21)
6 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
7 Sonny Lindner (3)
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Slavin’s
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
On the trail to Slavin’s
16 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
17 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
18 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
20 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Maren Bradley (23) (R)
Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #6
Tuesday morning, the orderly parade marches on.
After a 5 hour break at Slavin’s Roadhouse, the teams are moving out more or less in the same order they arrived.
Hugh Neff left 2 minutes before Brent Sass. Allen Moore left 30 minutes later, followed 30 minutes after that by Abbie West. Sonny Lindner, Jake Berkowitz, Lance Mackey and Kristy Berington followed. The Trout Creek hospitality stop is about 45 miles away – halfway to the Eagle Checkpoint. Everyone seems to be cruising along, sticking together and taking good care of their dogs. Some real racing might take place from Eagle to Dawson City, where the teams will take a mandatory 36 hour break, before the 2nd half of the race to Whitehorse.
There are not really any surprises in the standings, other than perhaps
Abbie West running consistently in 3rd or 4th position, after starting 21st, by far the largest jump of any team.
The back of the pack are all in Circle City.
The lack of scratches (other than Mike Ellis) illustrates the ease of the trail, although conditions can (and usually do) change without notice.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
On the trail out of Slavin’s
1 Brent Sass (10)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Abbie West (21)
5 Sonny Lindner (3)
6 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
7 Lance Mackey (16)
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
In Slavin’s
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
On the trail to Slavin’s
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
In Circle
16 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
17 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
18 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
20 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
21 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
After a 5 hour break at Slavin’s Roadhouse, the teams are moving out more or less in the same order they arrived.
Hugh Neff left 2 minutes before Brent Sass. Allen Moore left 30 minutes later, followed 30 minutes after that by Abbie West. Sonny Lindner, Jake Berkowitz, Lance Mackey and Kristy Berington followed. The Trout Creek hospitality stop is about 45 miles away – halfway to the Eagle Checkpoint. Everyone seems to be cruising along, sticking together and taking good care of their dogs. Some real racing might take place from Eagle to Dawson City, where the teams will take a mandatory 36 hour break, before the 2nd half of the race to Whitehorse.
There are not really any surprises in the standings, other than perhaps
Abbie West running consistently in 3rd or 4th position, after starting 21st, by far the largest jump of any team.
The back of the pack are all in Circle City.
The lack of scratches (other than Mike Ellis) illustrates the ease of the trail, although conditions can (and usually do) change without notice.
Unofficial Standings as of 8:00am ET:
On the trail out of Slavin’s
1 Brent Sass (10)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Abbie West (21)
5 Sonny Lindner (3)
6 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
7 Lance Mackey (16)
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
In Slavin’s
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
On the trail to Slavin’s
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
In Circle
16 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
17 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
18 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
20 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
21 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Monday, February 6, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #5
Nightfall
After 8 or so hours on the Yukon River, the lead pack is taking a break at Slavin’s Roadhouse.
Brent Sass arrived a couple of minutes before Hugh Neff, followed by Allen Moore an hour later. Abbie West, Sonny Lindner, Jake Berkowitz and Lance Mackey followed.
The back of the pack are all on their way to Circle City, with Misha Pedersen several hours behind.
Official Standings as of 11:00pm ET:
In Slavin’s
1 Brent Sass (10)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Abbie West (21)
5 Sonny Lindner (3)
6 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
7 Lance Mackey (16)
On the trail to Slavin’s
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Circle
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
On the trail to Circle
16 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
17 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
18 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
20 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
21 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
After 8 or so hours on the Yukon River, the lead pack is taking a break at Slavin’s Roadhouse.
Brent Sass arrived a couple of minutes before Hugh Neff, followed by Allen Moore an hour later. Abbie West, Sonny Lindner, Jake Berkowitz and Lance Mackey followed.
The back of the pack are all on their way to Circle City, with Misha Pedersen several hours behind.
Official Standings as of 11:00pm ET:
In Slavin’s
1 Brent Sass (10)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Abbie West (21)
5 Sonny Lindner (3)
6 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
7 Lance Mackey (16)
On the trail to Slavin’s
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
In Circle
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
14 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
15 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
On the trail to Circle
16 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
17 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
18 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
19 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
20 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
21 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #4
And they’re off!
Hugh Neff leads Brent Sass out of Circle City, as the lead pack heads to the Yukon River. The river is always different and can present many challenges, from jumbled ice, open water and whiteout conditions. The next checkpoint, Eagle, is 160+ miles away, so it will be a long run. Allen Moore and Sonny Lindner followed about an hour later.
Misha Pedersen spent a long time on Eagle Summit recovering a lost dog, but she has finally made it to Central.
Official Standings as of 2:00pm ET:
On the trail to Eagle
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Brent Sass (10)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Sonny Lindner (3)
In Circle
5 Abbie West (21)
6 Lance Mackey (16)
7 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
On the trail to Circle
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
16 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
17 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
18 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
In Central
19 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
20 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
21 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Hugh Neff leads Brent Sass out of Circle City, as the lead pack heads to the Yukon River. The river is always different and can present many challenges, from jumbled ice, open water and whiteout conditions. The next checkpoint, Eagle, is 160+ miles away, so it will be a long run. Allen Moore and Sonny Lindner followed about an hour later.
Misha Pedersen spent a long time on Eagle Summit recovering a lost dog, but she has finally made it to Central.
Official Standings as of 2:00pm ET:
On the trail to Eagle
1 Hugh Neff (6)
2 Brent Sass (10)
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Sonny Lindner (3)
In Circle
5 Abbie West (21)
6 Lance Mackey (16)
7 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
8 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
On the trail to Circle
11 Kyla Durham (7)
12 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
16 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
17 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
18 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
In Central
19 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
20 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
21 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Yukon Quest Update #3
Monday morning and front-runners Brent Sass and Hugh Neff are into Circle City.
The next group of Sonny Lindner, Abbie West, Allen Moore, Lance Macky, Jake Berkowitz, Kyla Durham and Kristy Berington are all approaching Circle. With differing Tracker update times, the exact order out there is uncertain, until they each check in to the next checkpoint.
Mike Ellis dislocated his shoulder and has scratched.
STANDINGS AS OF 7:23am ET
Into Circle
1 Brent Sass (10)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
On the trail to Circle
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Abbie West (21)
5 Sonny Lindner (3)
6 Kyla Durham (7)
7 Lance Mackey (16)
8 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
12 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
Into Central
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
16 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
17 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
18 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
19 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
20 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
21 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
On the trail to Central
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
The next group of Sonny Lindner, Abbie West, Allen Moore, Lance Macky, Jake Berkowitz, Kyla Durham and Kristy Berington are all approaching Circle. With differing Tracker update times, the exact order out there is uncertain, until they each check in to the next checkpoint.
Mike Ellis dislocated his shoulder and has scratched.
STANDINGS AS OF 7:23am ET
Into Circle
1 Brent Sass (10)
2 Hugh Neff (6)
On the trail to Circle
3 Allen Moore (1)
4 Abbie West (21)
5 Sonny Lindner (3)
6 Kyla Durham (7)
7 Lance Mackey (16)
8 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
9 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
10 Dave Dalton (4)
11 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
12 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
13 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
Into Central
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
16 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
17 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
18 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
19 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
20 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
21 Michael Telpin (24) (R)
On the trail to Central
22 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
Scratched
Mike Ellis (18)
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Yukon Quest Update #2
*Pre Super Bowl post
Information has been sketchy, trackers are not always accurate or updated, and the Quest Official Standing page is having problems. So here’s what the Top Ten looks like Sunday afternoon:
Brent Sass is in first position, having arrived in Central.
On the trail to Central
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Lance Mackey (16)
6 Hugh Neff (6)
7 Dave Dalton (4)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Sonny Lindner (3)
10 Mike Ellis (18)
Information has been sketchy, trackers are not always accurate or updated, and the Quest Official Standing page is having problems. So here’s what the Top Ten looks like Sunday afternoon:
Brent Sass is in first position, having arrived in Central.
On the trail to Central
2 Allen Moore (1)
3 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
4 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
5 Lance Mackey (16)
6 Hugh Neff (6)
7 Dave Dalton (4)
8 Abbie West (21)
9 Sonny Lindner (3)
10 Mike Ellis (18)
Yukon Quest Update #1
In the dark of the first night, the early race leaders are approaching the first big climb up to Rosebud Summit. Many will choose to rest at the Mile 101 Checkpoint. They will proceed, most likely in daylight over the summit and then up and over Eagle Summit, with a steep decline, with the direction the race is running this year.
RACE STANDINGS AS OF 8am ET (Based on Official Standings and Tracker information – Trackers may not be accurate)
Into Mile 101
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Brent Sass (10)
3 Sonny Lindner (3)
Approaching Mile 101
4 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
5 Mike Ellis (18)
6 Hugh Neff (6)
7 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
8 Lance Mackey (16)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Abbie West (21)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
Still in Two Rivers
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
16 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
17 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
18 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
19 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
20 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
21 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Two Rivers
22 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
23 Michael Telpin (24) ®
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
BTW: My pre-race Top Five Prediction:
1 Lance Mackey
2 Jake Berkowitz (R)
3 Brent Sass
4 Hugh Neff
5 Allen Moore
ROTY Jake Berkowitz
RACE STANDINGS AS OF 8am ET (Based on Official Standings and Tracker information – Trackers may not be accurate)
Into Mile 101
1 Allen Moore (1)
2 Brent Sass (10)
3 Sonny Lindner (3)
Approaching Mile 101
4 Kristy Berington (2) (R)
5 Mike Ellis (18)
6 Hugh Neff (6)
7 Jake Berkowitz (13) (R)
8 Lance Mackey (16)
9 Dave Dalton (4)
10 Abbie West (21)
11 Kyla Durham (7)
Still in Two Rivers
12 Gus Guenther (20) (R)
13 Marcelle Fressineau (15) (R)
14 Trent Herbst (22) (R)
15 Nikolay Ettyne (14) (R)
16 Yuka Honda (19) (R)
17 Jason Weitzel (9) (R)
18 Brian Wilmshurst (11) (R)
19 Joar Leifseth Ulsom (17) (R)
20 Paige Drobny (12) (R)
21 Misha Pedersen (5) (R)
On the trail to Two Rivers
22 Maren Bradley (23) (R)
23 Michael Telpin (24) ®
Withdrawn
Kurt Reich (8) (R)
BTW: My pre-race Top Five Prediction:
1 Lance Mackey
2 Jake Berkowitz (R)
3 Brent Sass
4 Hugh Neff
5 Allen Moore
ROTY Jake Berkowitz
Friday, February 3, 2012
Yukon Quest 2012 Starting Lineup
The 2012 Yukon Quest starts Saturday in Fairbanks, Alaska. The race has a field of 24 mushers, of which 15 are rookies. As always, a "rookie" is merely a musher new to each particular race, and this field includes several Iditarod fixtures, as well as up-and-coming racer Jake Berkowitz, this year's Knik 200 winner and the 2011 Copper Basin 300 champ. The race takes on an international feel, with teams from Russia, Norway, the Czech Republic and Japan.
Follow the race at:
www.yukonquest.com
www.yukonquest.com/site/race-updates
www.yukonquest.com/site/live-tracking
www.facebook.com/YukonQuest
The complete starting order for the 2012 Yukon Quest:
*(R) = Rookie
1. Allen Moore
2. Kristy Berington (R)
3. Sonny Lindner
4. Dave Dalton
5. Misha Pedersen (R)
6. Hugh Neff
7. Kyla Durham
8. Kurt Reich (R)
9. Jason Weitzel (R)
10. Brent Sass
11. Brian Wilmshurst (R)
12. Paige Drobny (R)
13. Jake Berkowitz (R)
14. Nikolay Ettyne (R)
15. Marcelle Fressineau (R)
16. Lance Mackey
17. Joar Leifseth Ulsom (R)
18. Mike Ellis
19. Yuka Honda (R)
20. Gus Guenther (R)
21. Abbie West
22. Trent Herbst (R)
23. Maren Bradley (R)
24. Michael Telpin (R)
Follow the race at:
www.yukonquest.com
www.yukonquest.com/site/race-updates
www.yukonquest.com/site/live-tracking
www.facebook.com/YukonQuest
The complete starting order for the 2012 Yukon Quest:
*(R) = Rookie
1. Allen Moore
2. Kristy Berington (R)
3. Sonny Lindner
4. Dave Dalton
5. Misha Pedersen (R)
6. Hugh Neff
7. Kyla Durham
8. Kurt Reich (R)
9. Jason Weitzel (R)
10. Brent Sass
11. Brian Wilmshurst (R)
12. Paige Drobny (R)
13. Jake Berkowitz (R)
14. Nikolay Ettyne (R)
15. Marcelle Fressineau (R)
16. Lance Mackey
17. Joar Leifseth Ulsom (R)
18. Mike Ellis
19. Yuka Honda (R)
20. Gus Guenther (R)
21. Abbie West
22. Trent Herbst (R)
23. Maren Bradley (R)
24. Michael Telpin (R)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Yukon Quest starts, plus a whole lot more
Starting Saturday, February 4 in Fairbanks:
Yukon Quest
Fairbanks, Alaska – Whitehorse, YT
14 dogs, 1,000 miles
www.yukonquest.com
www.yukonquest.com/site/race-updates
www.yukonquest.com/site/live-tracking
www.facebook.com/YukonQuest
On going – February 4
IPSSSDR
Jackson, Wyoming
Stage Race12 Dogs (30-70 miles)
www.wyomingstagestop.org
February 2 - 6
Femundlopet
Roros, Norway
8 Dog (150 km); 12 Dog (600 km)
Femund Junior - 150km for 15 to 17 year olds
www.femundlopet.no/
February 3 - 5
Raven Electric Ten Dog Championship
Tozier Track, Anchorage
10 dogs – 10 miles/day
www.asdra.org
www.asdra.org/ravenelectric.html
February 4
Wonalancet Fun Run
Wonalancet, New Hampshire
4- 6 Dog (15 miles); 8 Dog (15 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (15 miles)
www.kianasiberians.com/pshr_run.htm
Milo Sprint Race
Milo, Maine
1 Dog, 4 Dog, 6 Dog
www.critterwoods.com/tmhsdc.htm
Wilderness Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Greenville, Maine
8-12 Dog (100 miles); 6-8 Dog (30 miles)
www.100milewildernessrace.org/
February 4 - 5
Aurora Open Championship
Big Lake, Alaska
Open Class – 25 miles
www.auroradogmushers.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Dog-Mushers-Club-Inc
Massena Dash
Massena, New York
Sprint: 8 Dog (8.3 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4.2 miles); Jr. 2 Dog (2.8 miles); Jr 3 Dog (2.8 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4.2 miles); 1 Dog (4.2 miles)
www.pennsleddogclub.com
New England Sled Dog Races * CANCELED *
Appleton Farms, Hamilton, MA
www.newenglandsleddograces.com
Farmington Sprint Sled Dog Races
Farmington, Maine
1 & 2 dog skijor; 4 dog speed; 3 dog junior; 6 dog speed; 8 dog speed; Recreational Skijor *Saturday only*
www.desdc.org/farmington_race_info.html
Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
Bayfield, Wisconsin, USA
8 Dog (80 miles); 6 Dog (60 miles); 40 mile Sportsman's Race; 16 and under (8 to 10 miles) Family Race
www.bayfield.org/festivals_events_sled_dog.php
Custom Design Cool Running Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Pine River School, Merrill, Wisconsin
Sprint 10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org
Mackinaw Mush * CANCELED *
Mackinaw City, Michigan
8 Dog Pro (7.2 miles); 6 Dog Pro, 6 Dog Purebred, 6 Dog Sport (6 miles); 4 Dog Pro, 4 Dog Purebred, 4 Dog Sport (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr. (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr. (1 mile)
www.mackinawmush.com
The Rock Sled Dog Race
Drummond Island, Michigan
Junior (3 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles); 5 Dog (5 miles); 7 Dog (7 miles)
Skijoring; 1 Dog (3 miles); 2 Dog (3 miles); Pull - 1 Dog; Kiddies 1 dog (100 yd dash)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Dubois Sled Dog & Skijoring Races
Sheridan Creek Oval, Dubois, Wyoming
10 Dog (15 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); 5 Dog Novice (3 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles - Jr 7-13 yrs); Skijoring 3 Dog (3 miles); Distance 12 Dog (21 miles)
www.duboissleddograces.com
Priest Lake Sled Dog Races
Priest Lake, Idaho
Sprint 4 Dog (4.7 miles); 4 Dog Purebred (4.7 miles); 6 Dog (5.7 miles); 6 Dog Purebred (5.7 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4.7 miles); 2 Dog Novice (2.4 miles); Distance 6 Dog Mid-Distance (20 miles)
www.iesda.org
Winter Park Sled Dog Races
Winter Park, Colorado
4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (6 miles); 1 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles)
www.RMSDC.com
Marmora SnoFest
Marmora, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles - 2 days); 6 Dog (6 miles - 2 days); 2 Dog Novice (2 miles - Saturday only); Skijoring 1 or 2 Dog (4 miles - 2 days); Distance 10 Dog (60 miles - Saturday only); 8 Dog (25 miles - Sunday only); 1 Dog Little Nippers
www.marmorasnofest.ca
La Ronge Neckbone
La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
10 Dog (100 miles - 50 mi/day)
Neckbone is for teams of 6 to 10 dogs. Race is a warm-up for the Canadian Challenge.
www.freewebs.com/larongeneckbone
Bootleg Sled Dog Races * CANCELED *
Kimberley, British Columbia
4 Dog (4 miles) open & pure; 6 Dog (6 miles) open & pure; Junior 1 or 2 dog (2 miles); Skijoring 1 or 2 Dog (4 miles); New recreational class, 1 or 2 Dog Skijor and 1-4 Dog sled (2 miles)
www.bootlegsleddograces.ca
Rendlesham Rally
Suffolk
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
February 5
ADMA Challenge Race #5
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds, Fairbanks, Alaska
Sprint: 4 Dog (4.8 miles); 6 Dog (6.2 miles); 8/10 Dog (9.7 miles); Open (11 miles)
Skijoring: 1, 2, 3 Dog (4.8 miles)
www.sleddog.org
Yukon Quest
Fairbanks, Alaska – Whitehorse, YT
14 dogs, 1,000 miles
www.yukonquest.com
www.yukonquest.com/site/race-updates
www.yukonquest.com/site/live-tracking
www.facebook.com/YukonQuest
On going – February 4
IPSSSDR
Jackson, Wyoming
Stage Race12 Dogs (30-70 miles)
www.wyomingstagestop.org
February 2 - 6
Femundlopet
Roros, Norway
8 Dog (150 km); 12 Dog (600 km)
Femund Junior - 150km for 15 to 17 year olds
www.femundlopet.no/
February 3 - 5
Raven Electric Ten Dog Championship
Tozier Track, Anchorage
10 dogs – 10 miles/day
www.asdra.org
www.asdra.org/ravenelectric.html
February 4
Wonalancet Fun Run
Wonalancet, New Hampshire
4- 6 Dog (15 miles); 8 Dog (15 miles); Skijoring 1-2 Dog (15 miles)
www.kianasiberians.com/pshr_run.htm
Milo Sprint Race
Milo, Maine
1 Dog, 4 Dog, 6 Dog
www.critterwoods.com/tmhsdc.htm
Wilderness Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Greenville, Maine
8-12 Dog (100 miles); 6-8 Dog (30 miles)
www.100milewildernessrace.org/
February 4 - 5
Aurora Open Championship
Big Lake, Alaska
Open Class – 25 miles
www.auroradogmushers.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-Dog-Mushers-Club-Inc
Massena Dash
Massena, New York
Sprint: 8 Dog (8.3 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4.2 miles); Jr. 2 Dog (2.8 miles); Jr 3 Dog (2.8 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4.2 miles); 1 Dog (4.2 miles)
www.pennsleddogclub.com
New England Sled Dog Races * CANCELED *
Appleton Farms, Hamilton, MA
www.newenglandsleddograces.com
Farmington Sprint Sled Dog Races
Farmington, Maine
1 & 2 dog skijor; 4 dog speed; 3 dog junior; 6 dog speed; 8 dog speed; Recreational Skijor *Saturday only*
www.desdc.org/farmington_race_info.html
Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
Bayfield, Wisconsin, USA
8 Dog (80 miles); 6 Dog (60 miles); 40 mile Sportsman's Race; 16 and under (8 to 10 miles) Family Race
www.bayfield.org/festivals_events_sled_dog.php
Custom Design Cool Running Sled Dog Race * CANCELED *
Pine River School, Merrill, Wisconsin
Sprint 10 Dog (10 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 4 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr (2 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4 miles)
www.witrailblazers.org
Mackinaw Mush * CANCELED *
Mackinaw City, Michigan
8 Dog Pro (7.2 miles); 6 Dog Pro, 6 Dog Purebred, 6 Dog Sport (6 miles); 4 Dog Pro, 4 Dog Purebred, 4 Dog Sport (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr. (4 miles); 2 Dog Jr. (1 mile)
www.mackinawmush.com
The Rock Sled Dog Race
Drummond Island, Michigan
Junior (3 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles); 5 Dog (5 miles); 7 Dog (7 miles)
Skijoring; 1 Dog (3 miles); 2 Dog (3 miles); Pull - 1 Dog; Kiddies 1 dog (100 yd dash)
www.midunionsledhaulers.com/Events.html
Dubois Sled Dog & Skijoring Races
Sheridan Creek Oval, Dubois, Wyoming
10 Dog (15 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); 5 Dog Novice (3 miles); 3 Dog (3 miles - Jr 7-13 yrs); Skijoring 3 Dog (3 miles); Distance 12 Dog (21 miles)
www.duboissleddograces.com
Priest Lake Sled Dog Races
Priest Lake, Idaho
Sprint 4 Dog (4.7 miles); 4 Dog Purebred (4.7 miles); 6 Dog (5.7 miles); 6 Dog Purebred (5.7 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (4.7 miles); 2 Dog Novice (2.4 miles); Distance 6 Dog Mid-Distance (20 miles)
www.iesda.org
Winter Park Sled Dog Races
Winter Park, Colorado
4 Dog (4 miles); 6 Dog (6 miles); 8 Dog (8 miles); Skijoring 2 Dog (6 miles); 1 Dog (4 miles); 3 Dog Jr (4 miles)
www.RMSDC.com
Marmora SnoFest
Marmora, Ontario, Canada
Sprint 4 Dog (4 miles - 2 days); 6 Dog (6 miles - 2 days); 2 Dog Novice (2 miles - Saturday only); Skijoring 1 or 2 Dog (4 miles - 2 days); Distance 10 Dog (60 miles - Saturday only); 8 Dog (25 miles - Sunday only); 1 Dog Little Nippers
www.marmorasnofest.ca
La Ronge Neckbone
La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
10 Dog (100 miles - 50 mi/day)
Neckbone is for teams of 6 to 10 dogs. Race is a warm-up for the Canadian Challenge.
www.freewebs.com/larongeneckbone
Bootleg Sled Dog Races * CANCELED *
Kimberley, British Columbia
4 Dog (4 miles) open & pure; 6 Dog (6 miles) open & pure; Junior 1 or 2 dog (2 miles); Skijoring 1 or 2 Dog (4 miles); New recreational class, 1 or 2 Dog Skijor and 1-4 Dog sled (2 miles)
www.bootlegsleddograces.ca
Rendlesham Rally
Suffolk
http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com/calendar
February 5
ADMA Challenge Race #5
Jeff Studdert Race Grounds, Fairbanks, Alaska
Sprint: 4 Dog (4.8 miles); 6 Dog (6.2 miles); 8/10 Dog (9.7 miles); Open (11 miles)
Skijoring: 1, 2, 3 Dog (4.8 miles)
www.sleddog.org
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