A busy day in Kangirsuk
Despite being stuck in town today, the entire Ivakkak grew was keeping real busy. Whether it was tending to the dogs, or making repairs to their machines everyone had something to get done. The support crew was very busy at…
Full days rest in Kangirsuk
Today was a bright clear sunny day, but windy and crispy cold except for the dogs, they seems to be sheltered from the wind in the little valley near the bridge they rest and soak up the sunshine. Musher Sandy…
Wed March 21 arrival in Nuluaqtalik
Here are some shots from the time spent at Nulaqtalik, The area is known for good fishing, another plus for this particular area is that a cabin was available to house the Officials, making it a good first camp stop…
The teams arrive in Kangirsuk
The mushers were welcomed by a nice crowd in Kangirsuk today. The weather today made for some good traveling for the teams taking on average about 5 hours for most of the teams to make the trip from Naluaktalik to…
The teams make it into Aupaluk
The teams made good time today, all teams made it safety into Aupaluk. Willie Cain JR, and his team made it into town first, followed by Etua Lucassie’s team. Official times will be posted once all times have been verified,…
And they are off!
The racers hit the race trail this morning being sent off with nice clear blue skies. Remember you can follow the racers by visiting our Tracking page
Friday April 14th
Camp of Ivitaaquk and the trail from there to Ivujivik. Mushers are currently at Ivitaaquk. They arrive at the finish line of Ivakkak 2017 tomorrow at noon the earliest.
Departing Akulivik, The final stretch
The mushers departed Akulivik this morning entering the last leg of the race. The target for today will be Iqalulik approximately 75km north.
Community feast in Alulivik
a big help from the community for welcoming the mushers, putting up the banner at the finish line and helping with tie-ing the dogs at the small lake by the airport all the mushers are being hosted in families and…
Arrival of the teams in Alulivik
arrival of the teams in Alulivik lots of snow in the community, some roads, the snow piles up to 3 meters on either side blizzard conditions, with a five minutes of blue sky every mushers was escorted by a support…
Ejeek in the sky – Old man winter looking at us
A major weather shift this evening, winds from the East subside and now coming strong from the West – and the clouds formation were interesting.
It looks like Iggaak
or
Ejeek – Old man winter looking at us
Johannie Demers’ work in the communities
When I’m in the villages and the Ivakkak dogs are fine, I also offer my vet services to the community. I saw dogs with differents problems such worms, paw injuries, eye problems, anorexia and wounds. I also helped a local…
April 8th Saturday PM finish line and campsite
acing at its best today, three teams passing each other all day long, right up to the finish line for Jr Tukkiapik and Willy Cain’s fishing spot for the Pov mushers for white fish we had a chance at a…
April 5 Morning Departure
departure in the morning foggy, waiting to clear up, studing the map and the trail the frenzy of the start
April 4th Fishing and Photographing
windy day blowing snow meeting in cabin no 3 gone fishing gone photographing
Monday April 3rd camping at cabins
late afternoon, sunny day windy, camping at cabins
A big crowd cheering the mushers
Weather overcast, almost white out, light wind. A big crowd came to cheer the mushers.
Sunny Sunday in Inukjuak
Dogs were in transit from upriver to behind the community at tomorrow’s starting line. We took time to clean and repair some qamutiks, dried tents and equipment; and get lots of sleep. Everyone is ready.