Race from Anchorage to Nome with the Alaska Public Radio Network
Competitive sled dog mushing has become just that — competitive. Everybody is looking for an edge. This week we talk with the people who analyze and measure athletic performance - in dogs and in humans, as the next Iditarod approaches.
Host: Steve Heimel, APRN
Guests:
The 24th Yukon Quest wrapped up over the weekend. Twenty-one of the 28 teams starting this year’s race finished. The last team reached Fairbanks yesterday. North Pole, Alaska rookie Bob McAlpin took the Red Lantern.
Reported by Libby Casey and Dan Bross, KUAC
Yukon Quest mushers continue to make their way into Fairbanks. The latest to cross the Chena River finish line was Fairbanks rookie Mike Jayne at about 2:30 this afternoon. He claimed 8th place and $7,500 for his 8-dogs’ effort.
Reported by Libby Casey and Dan Bross, KUAC
Lance Mackey is on record pace in the Yukon quest despite extreme cold along the last portion of the trail.
Reported by Dan Bross and Libby Casey, KUAC
Lance Mackey is holding his lead in the Yukon Quest. Mackey is checked in to Eagle on the Alaska side. Next behind Mackey out of the 40-mile river checkpoint is Gerry Wilomitzer followed by William Kleedehn, Hans Gatt and Hugh Neff.
Reported by Libby Casey and Dan Bross, KUAC
The top 10 teams in the Yukon Quest have reached the race’s halfway point at Dawson City. They were lead by two time defending champion Lance Mackey of Fairbanks. Mackey and his 12 dog team reached Dawson last night at 11:35 p.m. Yukon time.
Reported by Dan Bross and Libby Casey, KUAC
British Columbia musher Hans Gatt is running behind the leaders. The three-time past Quest winner says he’s not holding back, but has been dealing with injured dogs.
Reported by Libbey Casey and Dan Bross, KUAC
A dog died in the Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race yesterday. Veterinary pathologist Dr. Matti Kiupel said the dog ‘Jewel’ in Japanese rookie musher Yuka Honda’s team threw up and choked on food.
Reported by Libby Casey and Dan Bross, KUAC
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