Archive for February 19th, 2006

Mackey maintains grip on Quest lead

February 19, 2006

PELLY CROSSING, Yukon—It’s impossible to miss Lance Mackey when he comes to town.

Excited Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race fans and volunteers in this small Native village kept everyone posted as he made his way to the checkpoint Sunday. First there were the ringing air sirens, sounded twice in warning that the team was approaching. […]

Officials address Neff comments

February 19, 2006

PELLY CROSSING, Yukon—Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race officials responded Sunday to accusations by musher Hugh Neff that he was forced to scratch.

Neff alleged that the Quest veterinary staff had it out for him as far back as last year after he scratched Saturday in Dawson City following his mandatory 36-hour layover.
“There was […]