Report From Dawson: Warm Temps and ‘No Real Complaints’ on Quest Trail — So Far
2019 Yukon Quest teams have been charging into Dawson City, starting with Brent Sass, who arrived first with his team at 11:24am PST Tuesday. Temperatures around 0° are warmer than usual, and mushers are generally running “at a good pace,” says race marshal Doug Harris.
Sass Leads as Yukon Quest Reaches Dawson
Brent Sass has officially snagged the current lead of the 2019 Yukon Quest, but Michelle Phillips is right on his tail.
Quest Leaders Approach Dawson
As of 9am Tuesday, unofficial standings show Brent Sass in the lead, just under 20 miles away from Dawson.
Top Five is Tight Heading Towards Mid-Way Point in 2019 Quest
As of 5pm Monday night, former Yukon Quest champion Brent Sass holds the (unofficial) lead, having barreled through the Scroggie Creek dog drop. Sass is about 100 miles from Dawson City.
Standings Remain Steady as Quest Leaders Push to Dawson
The majority of Yukon Quest mushers on the 1,000 mile trail have made their way out of Pelly Crossing, currently making the trek to the next stop: Dawson City.
Favorable Trail Conditions Expected as Quest Mushers Head North
“Teams are traveling at a good speed; there’s not a lot of dropped dogs. The further north they go towards Dawson, the greater the snow cover’s going to be. So, it’s going to get better,” says Quest race marshal Doug Harris.
Phillips, Drobny Out in Front of Quest as Monday Begins
As of Monday morning, unofficial standings show female Quest competitors out front. Quest veteran Michelle Phillips is currently pulling a strong first position.
Field of ’19 Quest Includes Promising Newcomers
30 mushers will embark on a 1,000-mile sled dog race on Saturday morning, all vying to be the first to reach the finish line in Fairbanks.
Lacking Snow, Yukon Quest Will Modify Trail for 2019
Reports of lack of snow along sections of the traditional Yukon Quest trail have prompted race organizers to make modifications for the 2019 run.