The Final Stretch before Quaqtaq
After a long day with high winds, the weather finally improved overnight bringing much needed calmer weather. The Teams along with the support crews woke up to beautiful clear skies. Due to some teams arriving as late as 2 AM,…
The Ivakkak race teams left Kangirsuk
The teams have left Kangirsuk after a three-day layover caused by bad weather. They are racing towards Kivinilik, a 72 kilometre stretch. There was an encouraging, cheering crowd for their departure this morning, including former Ivakkak participant Minnie Ningiuruvik. Laly…
The race gets back on the trail!
Weather conditions have improved, Racers will begin departing at 10am. The racers will be leaving in the following order; Willie Cain Aisa Surusila Maasiu Arngak Peter boy Jean Marie Sandy Jaaka 7 Novalinga George Kauki Junior May Aloupa Kauki
Third day in Kangirsuk
The Crew and Teams have been weathered in for the third day in a row. High winds have been keeping the race on hold. If all goes well the teams will be departing by 10:00 tomorrow morning. The teams are…
Continued poor weather conditions postpone the race for another day.
Due to safety concerns the race has been postponed another day. High winds and poor trail conditions on the land are the result of this decision. The race scouts spent the morning on the trail ahead monitoring the conditions and…
A busy day in Kangirsuk
Despite being stuck in town today, the entire Ivakkak grew was keeping real busy. Whether it was tending to the dogs, or making repairs to their machines everyone had something to get done. The support crew was very busy at…
Race will be postponed another day.
Due to continued concerning winds, Ivakkak will postpone its departure from Kangirsuk, tentatively by another day. Some of the crew members are talented musicians and are offering to entertain the community of Kangirsuk tonight!
Full days rest in Kangirsuk
Today was a bright clear sunny day, but windy and crispy cold except for the dogs, they seems to be sheltered from the wind in the little valley near the bridge they rest and soak up the sunshine. Musher Sandy…
Team 11 Drops out of the Race
Musher Edua Lucassie and his partner Steven Airo (team 11) have decided they will be dropping out of the race. One of his female dogs went into heat, which has been giving the team issues. Removing the dog from his…
Race on hold due to forecasted high winds
The Race officials along with the Teams have decided that with the projected high winds in the forecast it would be safer for the teams to stay in Kangirsuk today. Charlie Alaku and the crew members will be busy checking…
Wed March 21 arrival in Nuluaqtalik
Here are some shots from the time spent at Nulaqtalik, The area is known for good fishing, another plus for this particular area is that a cabin was available to house the Officials, making it a good first camp stop…
The teams arrive in Kangirsuk
The mushers were welcomed by a nice crowd in Kangirsuk today. The weather today made for some good traveling for the teams taking on average about 5 hours for most of the teams to make the trip from Naluaktalik to…
Mushers leave this morning.
The mushers are scheduled to hit the race trail again by 10 o’clock this morning. The next community for them to hit will be Kangirsuk, but before reaching the community the mushers will be stopping and setting camp at Nuluaqtalik.…
The teams make it into Aupaluk
The teams made good time today, all teams made it safety into Aupaluk. Willie Cain JR, and his team made it into town first, followed by Etua Lucassie’s team. Official times will be posted once all times have been verified,…
And they are off!
The racers hit the race trail this morning being sent off with nice clear blue skies. Remember you can follow the racers by visiting our Tracking page
Tasiujaq hosts a community feast to welcome Ivakkak 2018!
The community of Tasiujaq hosted a feast to welcome all the Participants and staff to their community, and of course to the start of the 2018 edition of the Ivakkak Race. The Mushers and Support crew enjoyed great food along…
Preparation Day before the start
The Ivakkak Crew along with the mushers are taking care of their final preparations before the start of the race tomorrow. Julie Ducrocq, Ivakkak’s vet tended to a few of the dogs who had injuries. Johnny Ovvout, Ivakkak’s returning race…
Race delayed due to stormy weather.
Due to weather, the start of the 2018 Ivakkak Dogsled Race has been delayed. The new starting date is Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 10am. The Trail Coordinator, Charlie Alaku along with 5 support crew members left Kangiqsujuaq on Wednesday, March 14…
Ivakkak hits the race trail on March 19, 2018
PRESS RELEASE KUUJJUAQ, QC – March 5, 2018 – Ivakkak 2018 is the 17th edition of the Nunavik dogsled race. This year’s route will head north along the western coast of the Ungava Bay starting in Tasiujaq on Monday March…