The teams hit the trail for Umiujaq
The racers took off again this morning from the community of Kuujjuarapik. They plan to make it as far as Qitjirivik tonight, where they will set camp for the night. If all goes according to plan they will make it…
Race Postponed a day
Due to the poor weather conditions, it has been decided that the race will be held back a day. If the weather permits the racers are scheduled to hit the trail tomorrow starting at 10:00 am. The racers will depart…
Continued poor weather conditions mean another day in Quaqtaq
There hasn’t been much improvement in weather between Quaqtaq and Kangiqsujuaq. Because of this, the race will have to be cancelled another day to insure the safety of the teams and support crew.
Poor weather conditions put the race on hold another day.
Due to continued poor weather conditions, and forecasted high winds for tonight, the race officials along with their support crews have decided that it would be better to cancel the race for today. Better weather is in the forecast for…
Blizzard conditions put the race on hold
Due to poor weather condition the officials have decided to cancel the race for today.
Race Postponed
Due to strong winds and flurries the Officials have decided to postpone the race, also with tomorrow being good Friday the teams will also not be racing. As long as weather holds up the race is set to resume on…
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
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…
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!
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…