Competitor Profiles

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: The Vets Who Stand Between Sled Dogs and the Yukon's Worst

They don't drive sleds or chase finish lines, but without them, the Yukon Quest simply couldn't run. Meet the volunteer veterinarians who spend weeks in the Arctic cold making life-or-death calls about the dogs at the heart of the race — and why they keep coming back.

Jul 28, 2026

Mud Season, Dry Land, and Dogs: Inside the Year-Round Grind of Canada's Toughest Mushers

The Yukon Quest doesn't start at the starting line — it starts in the mud of a BC summer or the dry hills of a Yukon autumn. We followed four Canadian mushers through their off-season routines to find out what it really takes to prepare for 1,000 miles of Arctic wilderness.

Jul 22, 2026