The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
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- The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
www.yukonquest.com
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- The trail Alaska Yukon www.yukonquest.com
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- The Event Mushing sports today Sled dog races; an international
sport The organisation today: Across US-Canada border Not for
profit AND registered business Run by staff, contractors,
volunteers www.yukonquest.com
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- The mushers reality on the trail Physical Mental Dogs needs
www.yukonquest.com
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- Trail: logistical challenges 11 checkpoints Weather / daylight
Food bags / straw distribution Road access Small communities Cost
www.yukonquest.com
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- Media 50 Media outlet attended 150 more accredited 150 more
requested daily updates 9000 FB fans 8 million
www.yukonquest.com
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- Volunteers / Fans Who are they? Where are they from? Their role
Why do they come keep coming back? www.yukonquest.com
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- Canine Care Strict Canine care policy Veterinary team Vet
checks Drug Tests www.yukonquest.com
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- Communities Size First Nations Land use and support Time
involvement for the YQ Economic Benefit Challenges: Continuity
Participation / Empowerment Creating jobs www.yukonquest.com
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- YQ and sustainability No waste along the trail Trail markers
clean up No idling policy vs usage of vehicles Every checkpoint set
in a local community Economic benefits to all communities Pride and
cultural identification to the YQ A mushers initiative
www.yukonquest.com
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- Challenges Fundraising (AK vs YT) Cross border organisation
Continuity www.yukonquest.com Establish more continuity and
empowerment by offering higher recognition
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- On a lighter note... www.yukonquest.com Join us for the 29 th
running: Starts in Fairbanks February 4 th 2012!