Mushers: Conquering the Yukon Quest
tv show
8 total episodes
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1 seasons
Witness The Most Extreme Race In The World
First Aired February 04, 2018
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Overview
The Yukon is synonymous with wilderness, the gold rush, and also the toughest sled dog race in the world: The Yukon Quest. The series follows 7 dog teams as they attemps the 1000 mile race from Whitehorse, Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska. Enormous challenges face the competitors: Four mountain summits, glaciers, overflowing rivers and lakes, wild animal encounters, six hours of daylight and temperature falling below -50 degrees Celsius. This race is not for the faint of heart and has been completed by fewer men and women than have climbed Mount Everest. It attracts only the most experienced and adventurous competitors from around the world.
Race Day 2
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 0h 22m
Air Date
February 04, 2018
Overview
The first leg of the race is fast and furious and the rankings are constantly changing. We ride along with some of our mushers to see the techniques they use to train their teams. We also shatter the myths about the health and care of sled dogs and see the race veterinary team at work. Allen Moore starts in first position and against all expectations arrives in Braeburn in 23rd. Every team must check in and pass a veterinary exam. Some will decide to take their mandatory layover here to rest and replenish their supplies. Others, Like Hugh Neff, make a run for Carmacks, the second checkpoint. He started the race in last position but has blasted past the entire pack to take the lead. Can he sustain his lead?