Poor weather holds the race back a day
Poor weather conditions have held the race back a day. The decision was made yesterday in the best interest of the mushers, crew and dogs safety. The area where the dogs are presently resting is relatively sheltered due to the surrounding…
Final Preperations
With the start of the race fast approaching, and all the teams now in Chisasibi, today is the day to get any loose ends tied up. The mushers along with the support staff all met to go over the trail…
Day 3 in Chassibi
The day was filled with activities, the remainder of the teams are now making their way into Chisasibi. With more of the teams getting settled its now time to get started with the final checks. This year’s Veterinarian Caroline Fortin began examining…
The flight home
The Race is over and everyone is now making their way home. Thanks to the custom configuration that Air Inuit sets up for us the dogs will all be back home in a very short time.
A unique perspective
A Unique point of view from Team #4 Matthew Arngak and partner Pauli Qisiiq. These shots were taken from a Go Pro on their way to Kangiqsujuaq.
The Teams Depart Quaqtaq
The weather has finally improved enough for the racers to leave for the final leg of the race. The teams will be traveling approximately 70KM today where they will be camping at a remote checkpoint for the night.
A days rest in Quaqtaq
The race is on hold for today to allow time for the mushers and their dogs to regain energy after the tough couple of days. This didn’t mean that nothing was happening today though! Various meetings were held between Officials,…
Welcoming feast in Quaqtaq
The Teams and Support crews were treated with a community feast hosted by Quaqtaq. There was lots happening, a feast wouldn’t be a feast with lots of food to go around of course, but that wasn’t all. There were many…
Mushers make it to Quaqtaq after a tough stretch
The ride from Kangirsuk to Quaqtaq was a tough one. High winds and blizzard conditions made for slow traveling, despite this the teams were able to cover some great ground. After this tough stretch the Mushers and their dogs along…
The Final Stretch before Quaqtaq
After a long day with high winds, the weather finally improved overnight bringing much needed calmer weather. The Teams along with the support crews woke up to beautiful clear skies. Due to some teams arriving as late as 2 AM,…
The Ivakkak race teams left Kangirsuk
The teams have left Kangirsuk after a three-day layover caused by bad weather. They are racing towards Kivinilik, a 72 kilometre stretch. There was an encouraging, cheering crowd for their departure this morning, including former Ivakkak participant Minnie Ningiuruvik. Laly…
Third day in Kangirsuk
The Crew and Teams have been weathered in for the third day in a row. High winds have been keeping the race on hold. If all goes well the teams will be departing by 10:00 tomorrow morning. The teams are…