Posts Tagged ‘Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race’
Paige Drobny Scratches, Allen Moore Wins 2018 Yukon Quest With Full Team of Dogs
Just before 8 am PST this morning, Moore mushed into Whitehorse, the finish line for this 1,000 mile international sled dog race. The veteran musher from Two Rivers took the win home with all of the dogs he started with.
Read MoreThree More Mushers Leave Yukon Quest, Preliminary Necropsy Results on Neff’s Deceased Dog Released
Hugh Neff made good on his intent to scratch upon arriving into Dawson City. One of Neff’s dogs died during the race, and Quest Head Veterinarian Cristina Hansen has released a preliminary necropsy. Hansen believes Neff’s dog Bobby, died from aspiration, when the dog’s airway became blocked by foreign materials such as vomit. Quest staff say final necropsy results are expected to be released one month after the race finishes.
Read MoreQuest Staff Retracts Musher’s Withdrawal; Paige Drobny and Matt Hall Chasing Moore To Pelly’s Crossing
According to Quest staff, Severin Cathry remains a legitimate competitor in the race and is NOT withdrawn, as was earlier reported. Due to an internal miscommunication, Quest staff believed Cathry had called for assistance, but upon further review, it was found that Cathry never sent an SOS and, therefore, continues to race.
Read MoreThree Mushers Yet To Reach Dawson City, While Moore Finishes 36-Hour Layover and Presses Onwards
Allen Moore has completed his 36-layover in Dawson City while three mushers have yet to reach the halfway checkpoint. According to the leaderboard, Moore was already back on the trail headed towards Pelly Crossing at 8:30 am PST.
Read MoreMoore 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.”
Read MoreLed By Moore, Mushers Push On Across Border to Dawson City
At least five mushers have crossed into Canada, according to the GPS tracker. 2013 Quest champion Allen Moore continues the lead he’s held since the second day of the thousand-mile international sled dog race.
Read MoreWestern Alaska Mushers Out; Remaining Teams All Between Circle and Eagle; Moore Maintains Lead
Ike Underwood of Aniak was the fourth musher in a span of 24 hours to drop out of the race yesterday. According to the Quest, Underwood activated his race-tracking device and requested assistance almost 25 miles outside of the Circle checkpoint. Underwood and his dogs were found to be in good health, but the Quest rookie decided to withdraw for his safety and that of his team.
Read MoreFirst Scratch of 2018 Yukon Quest, Moore Maintains Lead Out of Circle Checkpoint
Katherine Keith and Mike Ellis made the decision to scratch from the race for different reasons. Keith stopped due to a broken wrist, and Ellis announced around 2pm yesterday for the health and well-being of his team. Looking at the remaining field of 24 mushers, leading the pack is 2013 Quest champion Allen Moore, who was the first one out of the Circle checkpoint.
Read More2018 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.
Read MoreRoster Is Set for 2018 Yukon Quest; After Final Deadline, 26 Mushers Are Registered
There are a total of 15 veterans and 11 rookies signed up to run the 2018 Yukon Quest; that’s five more mushers than last year’s race. The 35th annual Yukon Quest is scheduled to start on February 3rd.
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