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The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
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The trail
AlaskaYukon
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The Event Mushing sports today
Sled dog races; an international sport
The organisation today: Across US-Canada borderNot for profit
AND registered businessRun by staff, contractors, volunteers
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The mushers reality on the trail Physical Mental Dogs needs
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Trail: logistical challenges 11 checkpoints Weather / daylight
Food bags / straw distribution Road access Small communities
Cost
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Media 50 Media outlet attended
150 more accredited
150 more requested daily updates
9000 FB fans
8 million
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Volunteers / Fans Who are they? Where are they from?
Their role
Why do they come keep coming back?
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Canine Care Strict Canine care policy Veterinary team Vet checks
Drug Tests
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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
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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
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Challenges Fundraising (AK vs YT)
Cross border organisation
Continuity
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offering higher recognition
On a lighter note...
www.yukonquest.comJoin us for the 29th running: Starts in
Fairbanks February 4th 2012!
