Yukon Quest

Twenty-six mushers left Whitehorse on Feb. 2 in the 30th running of the 1,600 kilometre Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.

Twenty-six mushers left Whitehorse on Feb. 2 in the 30th running of the 1,600 kilometre Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.

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