The flight home
The Race is over and everyone is now making their way home. Thanks to the custom configuration that Air Inuit sets up for us the dogs will all be back home in a very short time.
A unique perspective
A Unique point of view from Team #4 Matthew Arngak and partner Pauli Qisiiq. These shots were taken from a Go Pro on their way to Kangiqsujuaq.
The Teams Depart Quaqtaq
The weather has finally improved enough for the racers to leave for the final leg of the race. The teams will be traveling approximately 70KM today where they will be camping at a remote checkpoint for the night.
A days rest in Quaqtaq
The race is on hold for today to allow time for the mushers and their dogs to regain energy after the tough couple of days. This didn’t mean that nothing was happening today though! Various meetings were held between Officials,…
Welcoming feast in Quaqtaq
The Teams and Support crews were treated with a community feast hosted by Quaqtaq. There was lots happening, a feast wouldn’t be a feast with lots of food to go around of course, but that wasn’t all. There were many…
Mushers make it to Quaqtaq after a tough stretch
The ride from Kangirsuk to Quaqtaq was a tough one. High winds and blizzard conditions made for slow traveling, despite this the teams were able to cover some great ground. After this tough stretch the Mushers and their dogs along…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…