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The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race

The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. www.yukonquest.com. The trail. Alaska. Yukon. www.yukonquest.com. Mushing sports today Sled dog races; an international sport The organisation today: Across US-Canada border Not for profit AND registered business

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The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race

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  1. The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race

    www.yukonquest.com

  2. The trail

    Alaska Yukon www.yukonquest.com
  3. Mushing sports today Sled dog races; an international sport The organisation today: Across US-Canada border Not for profit AND registered business Run by staff, contractors, volunteers

    The Event

    www.yukonquest.com

  4. The musher’s reality on the trail

    Physical Mental Dogs’ needs www.yukonquest.com

  5. Trail: logistical challenges

    11 checkpoints Weather / daylight Food bags / straw distribution Road access Small communities Cost www.yukonquest.com

  6. Media

    50 Media outlet attended 150 more accredited 150 more requested daily updates 9000 FB fans 8 million www.yukonquest.com

  7. Volunteers / Fans

    Who are they? Where are they from? Their role Why do they come keep coming back? www.yukonquest.com
  8. StrictCanine care policy Veterinary team Vet checks Drug Tests

    Canine Care

    www.yukonquest.com

  9. Communities

    Size First Nations – Land use and support Time involvement for the YQ Economic Benefit Challenges: Continuity Participation / Empowerment Creating jobs www.yukonquest.com
  10. No waste along the trail Trail markers clean up No idling policy vs usage of vehicles Every checkpoint set in a local community Economic benefits to all communities Pride and cultural identification to the YQ A musher’s initiative

    YQ and sustainability

    www.yukonquest.com

  11. Challenges

    Fundraising (AK vs YT) Cross border organisation Continuity Establish more continuity and empowerment by offering higher recognition www.yukonquest.com

  12. On a lighter note...

    www.yukonquest.com Join us for the 29th running: Starts in Fairbanks February 4th 2012!
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