The popularity of long-distance mushing has been waning in recent years, a trend propelled by rising costs and a fading appetite for racing long, unsupported stretches through Alaska wilderness. But ...
Most Alaskans are aware of the Yukon Quest. It has been called the “little brother of the Iditarod.” And, indeed, it was. Colder, darker, and with fewer teams entering — it was indeed the little ...
Yukon Quest Alaska announced on Friday afternoon that Tekla Butcher-Monson, the daughter of renowned mushers Susan Butcher (an Iditarod winner) and David Monson (a Yukon Quest winner), will be the ...
The Yukon Quest Alaska (YQA) has lengthened its main race to 750 miles for 2026. The move not only reflects a change in mileage, but also an attempt to rebuild an identity and interest in Interior ...
Yukon Quest marshal John Schandelmeier inspects competitor Joey Sabin’s dog team. Sabin was the last musher to reach the Eagle checkpoint, arriving at 8:56 a.m. Wednesday. The town of Eagle, on the ...