2007 Yukon Quest

News

• McAlpin lights red lantern for 2007 Quest

  February 25, 2007

  Bob McAlpin took his time, never wavering from his goal of reaching the Yukon Quest finish line with as many healthy dogs as possible.

  After more than two weeks on the 1,000-mile trail from Whitehorse to Fairbanks, McAlpin and his 13 dogs put a lid on the 2007 Quest at 9:56 a.m. Sunday, a feat witnessed by 100 Red Lantern-cheering spectators who braved 35-below temperatures to see the 56-year-old North Pole native arrive at the downtown finish line. More »

• Vets, fellow mushers honor Schnuelle

  February 25, 2007

  A modest Sebastian Schnuelle took two of the top honors for the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race at Saturday night’s Finish Banquet at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel, then wasn’t especially eager to talk about it. More »

• Olesen family’s lives intertwined with Quest

  February 24, 2007

  The Yukon Quest is one giant family, and at its heart are the Olesens. More »

• Quest mushers trickle in

  February 24, 2007

  Benedikt Beisch of Nenana chose to savor an extra few hours of his Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race adventure on Friday while Richie Beattie just longed to reach the finish line of the 1,000-mile endurance test. More »

• Third dog dies in Quest

  February 22, 2007

  A 6-year-old dog named Hope in Kelly Griffin’s team died early Thursday morning, Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race officials announced Thursday afternoon. The dog death is the third in this year’s race. More »

• Competitors drive teams to finish line in Fairbanks

  February 22, 2007

  Several “races within the race” were decided among the nine mushers who reached the Quest finish line by Wednesday night. More »

• Buddies help create a Sassy tale of travels on the trail
• Mushers work together to cope with harsh Eagle Summit
• Gatt captures second place
• Intestinal perforation cited in dog’s death; musher not at fault
• Mackey wins 2007 Quest
• Mackey heading to Quest finish
• Cold weather taking a toll on Quest mushers
• History of Eagle evident in Quest
• Bone-chilling conditions on trail
• Mackey, Neff fined for blocking trail
• Overdue Quest musher found safe, healthy
• Mackey lengthens lead
• Quest icon Turner scratches in Dawson
• Veterinarians praise dog care