Moore, Hall, Neese Finish As Top Three In 2018 Yukon Quest
Moore claims his third Yukon Quest win after finishing first in 2013 and 2014. Third-place finisher Laura Neese arrived into the Whitehorse finish just before 5:00 PST this afternoon.
Jason Campeau Airlifted to Fairbanks After Medical Issue on Trail
Campeau called for help yesterday afternoon about 45 miles outside of Eagle. His wife, Quest rookie Jennifer Campeau, scratched early this afternoon.
Moore Extends Lead As Five Teams Begin Mandatory 36-Hour Layover in Dawson City
When asked about keeping the lead to the 2018 Yukon Quest finish line, Allen Moore said, “I’ve been first here before and been beat by 26 seconds. If things keep going the way they are, I’ll have a good chance. But there is 500 more miles to go, and anything can happen.”
As Moore Leads Pack Towards Canadian Border, American Summit Looms
Two mushers have now reached the Eagle checkpoint in this year’s Yukon Quest, with several more not far behind. Mushers still have to climb the 3420-feet American Summit before crossing into Canada.
2018 Yukon Quest Begins on Saturday
26 teams, including two mushers from Western Alaska, are set to compete on a 1,000-mile course from Fairbanks to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.
Former Race Marshal Will Return for 2018 Yukon Quest
Doug Harris previously served as race marshal in 2000 and 2001, and competed in the Yukon Quest in 1996 and 1998.