Archive for February 12th, 2006

Tidbits from the Trail

February 12, 2006

FRANKLY: After running every Yukon Quest in the race’s history, winning once and setting the all-time course record, Yukon musher Frank Turner is on the sidelines for this one while his son, Saul, runs it.
The view from the “other side” is very different. During the handler’s meeting, Frank asked whether he could drive to […]

Angel Creek

February 12, 2006

Angel Creek Lodge on Mile Chena Hot Springs Road is the first checkpoint on the Quest. It’s about 100 trail miles from the starting line. Beside the Quest, several other races in the area go through or end at Angel Creek. Owners Annette and Steve have been very generous to dog mushers over the years. […]