Community feast in Alulivik
a big help from the community for welcoming the mushers, putting up the banner at the finish line and helping with tie-ing the dogs at the small lake by the airport all the mushers are being hosted in families and…
Arrival of the teams in Alulivik
arrival of the teams in Alulivik lots of snow in the community, some roads, the snow piles up to 3 meters on either side blizzard conditions, with a five minutes of blue sky every mushers was escorted by a support…
Ejeek in the sky – Old man winter looking at us
A major weather shift this evening, winds from the East subside and now coming strong from the West – and the clouds formation were interesting.
It looks like Iggaak
or
Ejeek – Old man winter looking at us
Johannie Demers’ work in the communities
When I’m in the villages and the Ivakkak dogs are fine, I also offer my vet services to the community. I saw dogs with differents problems such worms, paw injuries, eye problems, anorexia and wounds. I also helped a local…
April 8th Saturday PM finish line and campsite
acing at its best today, three teams passing each other all day long, right up to the finish line for Jr Tukkiapik and Willy Cain’s fishing spot for the Pov mushers for white fish we had a chance at a…
April 5 Morning Departure
departure in the morning foggy, waiting to clear up, studing the map and the trail the frenzy of the start
April 4th Fishing and Photographing
windy day blowing snow meeting in cabin no 3 gone fishing gone photographing
Monday April 3rd camping at cabins
late afternoon, sunny day windy, camping at cabins
A big crowd cheering the mushers
Weather overcast, almost white out, light wind. A big crowd came to cheer the mushers.
Sunny Sunday in Inukjuak
Dogs were in transit from upriver to behind the community at tomorrow’s starting line. We took time to clean and repair some qamutiks, dried tents and equipment; and get lots of sleep. Everyone is ready.
Pre Race – High Winds in Umiujaq
The wind has been blowing pretty hard today. Calmer winds and mild temperatures are in the forecast for tomorrow, which should make for a nice start to this years edition of the Ivakkak Race.
Pre Race – Ivakkak Meeting
A meeting with all the participants and support crew was held this morning. These types of meetings are always prior to the race to go over the proposed route, safety procedures and any other relevant rules and regulations. This information…
Pre Race – Community Feast in Umiujaq
The community of Umiujaq hosted a feast this evening to welcome all the mushers. There was songs and throat singing for everyone to enjoy along plenty of food to go around!
Pre Race – Arrival of the Final 2 teams
The final two teams belonging to Aisa Sirusilak and JeanMarie Beaulne from Puvirnituq have arrived in Umiujaq.
Johannie Demers, Veterinarian is with us again this year to treat dogs injuries.
Johannie Demers, Veterinarian is with us again this year to treat dogs injuries. Here, checking the legs of George Kauki’s lead dog.
Pre Race – Two more teams arrive from Kuujjuaq.
The charter from Kuujjuaq marks the arrival of 2 more teams from Kuujjuaq. Musher George Kauki, and his brother Aloupa Kauki along with Musher Allan Gordon and Partner Johnny Mangi Kooktook are now in Umiujaq and eagerly waiting for race day.
On the road to the race
On the road from Umiujaq Airport to the bay, happy musher Willie Cain takes time to run a few of his dogs.