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Age: 61
Sex: M
From: Lac La Hache, BC, Canada
YRQ - 2011, 2012, YRQ Volunteer
Finish with Ali
Need a fitness goal
Age: 41
From: Dawson City, YT, Canada
2nd place finish in C4 class, 2018 Yukon River Quest
Finish on time.
To have more fun in the best race in the world!
Age:
Sex:
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Age: 60
From: Edmonton, AB, Canada
YRQ a number of times.
Age: 0
Age: 24
Sex: F
From: Ottawa , ON, Canada
Cottage racingCanoeing in Peru
Finish
Age: 54
Cottage racingcannoe expeditions Algonquin parc and Peru
Age: 50
From: Omaha, NE, United States
Missouri River 340 (547 km) – 2016South Dakota Kayak Challenge (72 miles\115 km) – 2012, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Fort to Field (50 miles\80 km) – 2015, 16, 17, 18.Missouri River Shootout (50 miles\80 km) – 2015, 16, 18.Yukon River Quest - 2018 (dnf)Sea kayak experience in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Maine.Whitewater kayak experience (class II, III) in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Finish the race and take in what the Yukon has to offer.
Age: 30
From: Cold Lake, AB, Canada
Paddling Lake Ontario, Rideau Canal, and throughout Alberta
Finish within the time allotted.
From: atikokan, ON, Canada
completed Yukon River Quest twice (2017 & 2018) despite partner
complete race with partner in tow, and make it to diamond tooth Gertie's for beer
From: Atikokan, ON, Canada
2 x YRQ - completed twice, 3X hunter Island race (completed twice)
make up time and get to Dawson and have enough energy to have a beer once we arrive
Age: 57
From: Roslin, ON, Canada
A few YRQ’s, a few Ontario races, General Clinton
Paddle strong and stay healthy
Pretty hard to stay away from the Yukon!
Age: 35
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
I love spending as much time as possible in our great outdoors. Activities involve biking, hiking, paddling, hunting, kiteboarding, running, skiing. Spending time on rivers has become one of my favorite activities.
-Making it to Dawson safe and sound-Having fun!-Creating memories
-I love paddling!-Personal Challenge-Pushing my limits-Spending time on the river
Age: 48
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
3 x Murray river marathon (Aus)4 deserts race series atacama
Top 5
Age: 52
From: Essendon , VIC, Australia
Murray river marathon Numerous 7 day desert races
From: London, United Kingdom
- 6 x Molokai to Oahu Outrigger World Championships, Hawaii- 24 & 48Hour Geoquest Adventure Races, Australia- Speights Coast to Coast Multi-sport World Championships, New Zealand- Scotland Coast to Coast Multi-sport race- Noumea - Longest Outrigger Canoe Race in World, 143kmsm New Caladonia- Hawkesbury Classic, Australia - 111km kayak race- Paddle PNG 2013; First pair to kayak Papua New Guinea - New Britain to New IrelandSUP'd Catalina to Newport Beach, USA
To meet amazing people, see an incredible part of the world and finish this thing! (ideally in 40-45hours....!)
Paddling is my passion. I have been lucky to paddle some amazing races and waters around the world, but this race has me completely captivated. It is in a part of the world I am desperate to see and what better way than to paddle through incredible scenery with amazing people. I need to do this!!!! I would also like to do this race with my best mate. We have done races and challenges all over the world together and this would be the ultimate yet!!!
From: , CA, United States
- 6 x Molokai to Oahu World Outrigger Canoe Championships Hawaii- Hawkesbury Canoe Race - Solo Kayak race 111km, Australia- World Multi-sport Championships, Longest Day Solo race, New Zealand- Coast to Coast Scotland - Multi sport race- Geoquest 24hr and 48 hr adventure races- Noumea- Worlds longest outrigger canoe race New Caledonia, 143kms- SUP - Catalina to Newport Beach USA- 100km and 50km ultra runs
To enjoy every second of it despite lots of pain and suffering. To meet great people along the way, to see amazing scenery and ultimately to finish the damn thing!!
This is a DREAM race. I have been fascinated by this part of the world for a long time and the seeing some of the country by the sport I love is amazing. This is bucket-list stuff. I would truly love to do this and soak up everything that makes this event so incredible.
From: Hudson , OH, United States
Age: 45
From: West Des moines, IA, United States
MR 340Grandmas marathon Dakota 50
Finish in top half
Charities:
The Royal Marines Charity
From: Peacehaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Age: 26
From: Austin, TX, United States
MR 340, 2 timesTexas Water SafariNational Canoe and Kayak Team USA MemberHyland River, Yukon Prince William Sound, Alaska
Complete the race and have fun!
From: Anchorage, AK, United States
2007 Yukon River Quest
Enjoy a nice float with my Uncle Greg
Age: 70
From: Anchorage, Alaska, United States
YRQx 11Tandem canoe, voyager, tandem kayak, solo kayak
Enjoy a good float with my nephew Luke and enjoy the journey
From: Edmontom, AB, Canada
Numerous international expedition length adventure races, Muskoka RiverX 125km paddle.
Finish and have fun.
Never been to the Yukon, also, want to challenge myself with THIS EPIC EVENT.
From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Extensive marathon and short distance canoe racing
Finish and have fun
Visit the beautiful Yukon and challenge myself on an epic lo9ng distance race
Kialoa PaddlesPuakea Designs
Age: 32
From: Honolulu, HI, United States
I have sent my Resume to Peter....last long distance race was MR340 (340 miles), Na pali challenge (27 miles), gorge downwind champs (22 miles), and Wild Buffalo Relay (40 miles). Grew up camping and fishing in Oregon. Snowboarding, snowshoeing and hiking.
To gain knowledge and experience of the Yukon and prepare for Yukon 1000 in 2020. I always AIM to win but my goal is always to finish. I believe I have what it takes physically and mentally to challenge myself in Yukon territory and to be willing and able to be self-sufficient and safe.
same as AIM
From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
YRQ 2017 finisher - 3rd place women's tandem canoe
Beat my time in the 2017 race
Age: 42
Wilderness enthusiast
To finish the race
YRQ 2018
Finish faster than last time (58 hrs)
Fun
From: Petawawa, ON, Canada
I've done some camping before, both for fun and for forced fun (Canadian Army)
I'd like to keep the bow pointed towards the finish line.
I mostly just want to paddle backwards whenever Alex isn't looking.
Age: 51
From: , VIC, Australia
Previous completed Yukon river quest
To finish
Training for Yukon 1000
From: Cologne, Nordrhein- Westfalen, Germany | Deutschland
I studied Sports at the Sportsuniversity of Cologne in Germany and attend all the Kayak/canoe courses at the university( Basic and Advanced). On top of that I finished all the courses with an straight A. So I have experience in flat water and Whitewater up to Level 4. I paddled quit a few rivers in Germany and in the austrian alps. My year 2017 I spent in Canada where I did a couple of Solo adventures in April in Tobermory, Algonquin and Killarney(this one was still frozen). In May I started working for Yukonwide Adventures as a Canoe/Kayakguide. In the Summer of 2017 I paddled from Whitehorse to Dawson 6 times.Next to my experience in the WIlderness of Canada I spent a year in India and the Himalaya. I now just came back from an immersion with the SAn people of Namibia, where I learned traditional skills from them. Furthermore I attend a couple of Wilderness seminars and I hold the first aid and the rescue swimmer certificate.
sub 60h
Want to test my physical and mental abilities in one of the most beatiful environments on earth
From: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand | Aotearoa
Age: 27
I have taken the canoe level 2 course with Kanoe People in the summer of 2017. I was camp coordinator for Equinox Adventures.With Equinox I led several multi day canoe and camping trips on the Takhini River. I havecompleted many multi day hiking trips throughout the years including the west coast trail, The Chilkoot trail, The Hilary trail in New Zealand, as well a several overnight scrambles in the rockies. I am a Paramedic employed with Yukon EMS in whitehorse, an Advanced Wilderness first aider, and an avid mountaineer.
Our goal is to challenge ourselves, achieve personal growth and see Yukon from a whole new perspective.
-Wilderness and Remote First Aid (40 Hours)- Intro to Moving Water (2 times) with Yukan Canoe-Canoe Day Trips on Yukon River and Tahkini River- Flat Water Canoeing
Age: 38
various kayak marathon races, including 2x solo murray marathon
Finish in 50 hours
Challenge
Some years canoe/kayak experience in a few canoe Slalom & White Water competitions. 5 times YRQ finisher
Find the fastest current and channels on the way to Dawson. Hopefully being faster than previous years !
I love the river !
Age: 31
YRQ 2016 - Tandem CanoeYRQ 2017 - Tandem CanoeYRQ 2018 - VoyageurUniversity Swimming
Have fun, race hard.
Butter tart at midnight in a canoe with my manly musk blowing into my partners noses. Helps me lose weight and not eat all my kids leftovers.
Age: 55
Previous YRQ's, Texas Water Safari, Adventure Racing. Blah Blah Blah
Friday night Happy Hour in Dawson!
It's in my backyard. I love being on water
Age: 34
YRQ'sMarathons
TBA
From: Saltspring Island, BC, Canada
5 YRQ's and other races
Finish strong and fast
Age: 62
Life long canoe/kayak racer: flatwater, outrigger, marathon, ice boat, voyageur. YRQ finisher 2017
Enjoy the Yukon River at its best in the company of a new team.
Several but mainly because I can't easily say no to a paddling adventure.
Age: 28
Aries, monogamish
Age: 29
Scorpio, not looking for anything serious
Age: 58
From: Chelsea, QC, Canada
MRXK2O
to share another adventure with my Tweetie, and (sigh) keep the bickering to a minimum.
Heard they were giving out the "Senior's Prize" again this year. All you old farts, come at us!!
Age: 64
Muskoka River XKingston to Ottawa
?? listen to Bonnie ???
Trying not to give in to Father Time.
Age: 39
From: Castro Valley, CA, United States
YRQ 2017; Tandem CanoeCalifornia 100, 2016, OC-1California 100, 2015, OC-1California 100, 2014, OC-18 years outrigger canoe racing (OC-6 and OC-1)2 years prone paddleboard 1 year surfski
To complete the race solo and have fun!
I had the time of my life in the 2017 YRQ.
From: eagle river, AK, United States
4 yrq's2010,2016-2018
finish...maybe keep a partner for a change
because i can...and my wife lets me
Age: 40
Yukon 1000 - 2009
Dont disappoint my partner
theres a few screws loose
Age: 63
From: Pemberton, BC, Canada
Rub a dub dub 4 in a tub and who do you think they are. A hunter, a trainer, a doctor, a builder, Down the Yukon they will paddle their clipper, four on their way to DC.
Northish and mostly downstream
YRQ 2015 & 2017
Enjoy my Bombay Peggy's hotel room Friday night.
To have a Pemberton reunion and spend less than 50 hours on the Yukon River with exceptional people.
From: Kamloops, BC, Canada
dragon boat, outrigger, flat water
finish
http://www.paddeljumper.com
From: Eichwalde, Germany | Deutschland
YRQ 2015/2017/2018
Get Lucky
Age: 65
From: Delta, BC, Canada
Motorcycle enthusiast with a kayaking problem.
Not to get eaten by grizzlies: no body recovered = difficulty for husband to claim insurance premiums, (refer back to "reasons for entering this race").
Husband is always encouraging me to try increasingly challenging wilderness adventures.
From: Houston, TX, United States
YRQ 2016, 2017, 2018MR 340 2015Texas Water Safari 2012
Beat last years time and finish strong!
To improve my time from last year and have fun on the river.
From: Quincy, IL, United States
Completed MR 340 Missouri River340 mile race three times. 2 ironman Distance tri's 30 marathons two Tough Mudder's and several other endurance type events
Never been to Alaska or this part of BC. Entered the YRQ for 2018 but broke my wrist May 4th 2018 and was in a cast for 5.5 mos.
Age: 44
From: Golden Lake , ON, Canada
YRQ 2018Muskoka River X Series 2017, 2018K 1/2 O Race 2017, 2018Mattawa River Race 2017, 2018
Enjoy it as much as last year!
Any chance to get back to the Yukon is a great reason!
YRQ 2018River X series 2017, 2018K1/2O 2017, 2018Mattawa River race 2017, 2018
Beat last years time of 49 hours.
Blistered hands, sore bum and a smile on my face.
From: Mona Vale, Australia
1. YRQ 20172. Massive Murray Paddle 404 kms – completed twice (Australia)3. Hawkesbury Canoe Classic – 111 kms overnight – completed 6 times (Australia)4. Dusi Canoe Marathon - 120 kms – significant white water and portaging – completed twice (South Africa)5. Numerous extended Wilderness/Self-supported kayak trips, both on rivers and sea.6. 115 Standard Marathons (42.2 km)7. 38 Half Marathons (21.1 km)8. 3 Comrades Marathons (Ultra =/- 88 kms)9. Big Red Run - 250 km over 5 days in the Simpson Desert, Australia
Beat my previous time
It's like a magnet...it keeps pulling me back to the Yukon.
Age: 49
From: Woronora, Australia
Recent Paddling7 Hawkesbury Classics 111km (1 win, 4 records)3 Murray Marathons 404km (2 wins, 3 class wins, 3 records)1 Clarence 100 - 100km (1 record)7 Myall Classics 47km (3 records)1 Riverland Paddling Marathon 208km (1 record)WildernessAlpine off trail in Southern Alps of New ZealandLarapinta Trail, Northern Territory, Australia. 223km, 13 days. Unsupported.14 of the 15 highest peaks in Australia
There's a t-shirt and a finishing medal right?
Recent Paddling7 Hawkesbury Classics 111km (1 win, 4 records)3 Murray Marathons 404km (1 win, 3 class wins, 3 records)1 Clarence 100 - 100km7 Myall Classics 47km (2 records)1 Riverland Paddling Marathon 208km (2 records)WildernessAlpine off trail in Southern Alps of New ZealandLarapinta Trail, Northern Territory, Australia. 223km, 13 days. Unsupported.14 of the 15 highest peaks in Australia
Enjoy the journey to the finish.
From: Whitby, ON, Canada
YRQ X 6MRX Classic (130km) X 4MRX CdB (220km) X 2Texas Winter 100
To paddle with my son
Age: 15
MRX (130km) x 224 Hrs of River X Racing (Relay) x 2Kawartha PaddleQuest (50km)Mattawa to North Bay (64km)K2O (50km)
Keep Dad alive
Salomon Adventure Race; Nahanni; triathlons; marathons; ultras; regattas ...
Train hard and enjoy the paddle ... Try to stay ahead of teams “Canoe believe it”, “Bores with oars” and “Poupounes de luxe” ...
Should be an amazing experience ...
From: Huntsville, ON, Canada
Muskoka River X 5 timesMattawa Canoe Race 7 timesGeneral Clinton 2 times
Finish with a smile
Love to paddle and challenge myself and look forward to doing that on a historic river in an epic way
From: Haiku, HI, United States
Maui to Molokai 2016,2017,2018Molokai to OahuMaui Paddling hui race series 1997-2018
To have fun , meet great people, learn about the Yukon and to push myself and hopefully finish
From: Mississauga, ON, Canada
YQR 2018 DNF (ouch)Chattajack 16,17 and 2018Big East River twiceYukon River SUP trip
Well finishing would be awesome. As I tell the grandkids, #1 rule is to always have fun.
Great reason to come back to the Yukon and see all my northern friends.Note: Photo credit goes to Harry Kern
From: Utrecht, Netherlands | Nederland
YRQ 2015 and 2017
- Sleep, which I realize is a strange aim for this race- finish in <55hrs would be nice- sourtoe thing in Dawon. Three times a charm
Can't seem to stay away
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Multiple tandem unsupported excursions of 75-100 km. Back country survival know how, comfortable in severe conditions
Finish! Have fun, get a new experience
Competitor in Seventy48, competitive sailor in multiple Swiftsures and Southern Straits regattas. Experience backcountry camper and paddler.
Finish and have a good time.
From: Christchurch, New Zealand | Aotearoa
YRQ 2013 (tandem). Wild Descent 2014 (NZ). YRQ 2015 & 2017 (solo DNFs). Massive Murray Race 2018 (25% of record-breaking recreational relay team). Lots of river, lake & sea kayaking in NZ.
To finish under 60 hours. Nah, just to finish really. Who cares about the time, it's just a number after all.
Well, you try to put it behind you and move on to other challenges, but...
From: Arnprior, ON, Canada
YRQs, MRXsK2Os, General Clintons
Enjoy the experience....and finish sub 44 hours.
It has become a habit.
Age: 21
From: whitehorse, YT, Canada
qwe
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Age: 46
YRQsMRXsK2OsClintons
Battle for the win in C4 and overall
Swore I'd never go bigger than tandem, but can't resist trying C4 with this team. Curious to see how fast we can make a C4 go for 40+ hours, and what new kinds of pain I'll discover.
From: Whitehorse , YT, Canada
YRQ’s
Finish faster than last year.
Couldn’t day no to this C4 team idea!
From: Balwyn North, VIC, Australia
Completed Murray River classic in Australia and extensive camping and kayaking in wildnerness trips
Aiming to finish within the cut off time
Adventure and a passion for outdoors
Completed Murray Rivwr classic in Australia
Aiming to finish in the cut off time
Our wives and children! They are the best in the world!
From: Regina, SK, Canada
YRQ, MRX, K2ODouglas Monias Canvas Canoe Marathon
To have fun and enjoy the scenery with a great friend
Triple Crown racesOpaskwayak Indian Days Champion
To enjoy Mike's company! To have fun and see Dawson
From: Burlingame, CA, United States
Yukon River Quest 2017, 2018Cal 100 2014, 2015, 2016
Finish and enjoy the adventure
From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Multiple extended wilderness paddling trips (both group and solo) in Manitoba, Ontario, British Columbia, and the Yukon. Have participated in many SUP races in SK, MB, and ON as well as the Big Ole Sup-athon and Chattajack 31 in the USA.Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor and Instructor Trainer. Paddle Canada River Level 2 Sup Instructor
Have fun, see some wildlife, and finish strong.
This past summer, my wife and I canoed the Yukon River with our 3.5 year old son. Coincidentally we were on the river during the Yukon 1000. It was pretty inspiring to see the teams paddling by, especially the SUPs. Decided to come back for another adventure.
Yukoner's Cancer Care Fundhttp://stixtogether.ca
YRQ 2014 with Paddlers Abreast - started the race with the flu and only made it to Carmacks.YRQ 2015 - with Paddlers Abreast - finished!YRQ 2016 - with Stix Together - finished!
Fundraising for the Yukon Cancer Care Fund. Our goal is to finish the race in 50 hours and fundraise as much $$$ as possible for the fund!
Fundraising for the Yukon ( & Atlin ) Cancer Care Fund.
YRQ finisher- 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017 Tandem whitewater, multi-day backcountry canoe and hiking trips.
Finish fast, fresh and feeling happy. And raise at least $10,000 for the Yukon Cancer Care Fund, in honour of our generous, anonymous donor who bought us a brand new boat and trailer of our very own!
So last year, around 60 Mile, I said to my teammate “this has been the best race ever. Maybe I won’t paddle next year”. “Ya”, she said. “Me too”. We’re both back. :-) Decided I couldn’t miss the 20th year of the race and the 60th year of me.
2016 & 2017 QuestsWilderness experience? Lots...
Shave 40 minutes off last year's time without sacrificing any of the fun
Fundraising for Yukoners Cancer Care Fund
YRQ finisher 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017Yukon 360 and anything under the midnight sun or the auroras.
Paddle hard, laugh loud, raise as much $$$ for the cancer care fund, share a memorable journey with an amazing team and get to Dawson before the sun goes down.
Because it is an amazing way to start the summer as well as helping our Yukon families who have to deal with cancer.
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Get to Dawson while getting to know the amazing people I'll be racing with.
I have followed the race for the last 12 years. Both my parents have done it several times, it is finally my turn.
http://www.myC3Church.com
From: Canal Winchester, OH, United States
Boston Marathon2 Ironman distance triathlons - 2.4 mile swim - 112 mile bike - 26.2 mile run50 mile and 100 mile ultra runsFinished the 2700+ mile Tour Divide mtn bike race From Banff Canada to the Mexican border, off road/unsupported.Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in a day. (Across and back)Summited Kilimanjaro In 1.5 days, completed in 3 days.2 Canadian boundary water trips. - 5 day with friends - 4 day solo
Push my limits.
Looks like a well ran adventure race! I would be honored to test my metal in such an epic event.
Multiple 100+ mile canoe & kayak races, including many top 3 solo finishes
Top 3 solo
I want to do all the major paddling ulta-marathon races. I've done the TWS, CR100, MR340, and AuSable Canoe Marathon. Now the YRQ!
Padlespesialisten https://www.padlespesialisten.no/Permobil http://www.permobil.comAPL Norway AS https://www.apl.com/local/norway
From: Lillesand, Norway | Norge / Noreg
Arctic Sea Kayak Race Tour De Gudenaa x 4Dalsland Kayak Marathon x 6Telemarkspadlern x 5Nordic Marathon ChampionshipMany smaller races in Norway. I have been racing kayaks since 2001.I have also been doing week long touring trips along the Southern coastline of Norway. We also did a 4 day's trip at Svalbard some years ago. I have been padling Seakayaks, touring racing kayaks (Danish type), multisport kayaks and lately surfskiis.Racing since 2001.Normally I represent my local club (Arendal Kayak Club) in races, but this year we created Ravenwater Kayak Racing for the YRQ 2019.
Race smart, no big mistakes and finish on a good time. Experience the wilderness and hopefully see some wildlife. Meet new interesting people and create memories.
I think the YRQ looks like the perfect combination of kayak racing and expedition padling. Not to forget the amazing nature of Canada wilderness. I'm up for the Challenge. Live life and follow my dreams.
Team Bad Boy
Age: 53
From: Iowa City, IA, United States
SDKC 2018 finisher; solo kayakMR340 2018 finisher; solo kayakmulti-day kayak trips off coast of Alaska, Mississippi river; week of Atlantic coastal kayaking Georgiamultiple Ultra races/long distance biking and running; winter fat bike riding/camping
1. Finish well2. Just Finish3. Have fun4. Survive
From: Milton Keynes, Bucks, United Kingdom
Twice raced Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race Won C2 and 9th place overall in a field of 350 doubles. Spent the last 6 years also racing and voyaging Outrigger canoes around the world in France, US, Canada, Cook Islands, Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. Participated in the 1st crossing of the 50mile channel between Scilly Islands and mainland UK
To laugh more than I should and discover a true wilderness river
From: Tring, Herts, United Kingdom
2018 Yukon river quest 2nd place.Several crossings of Scotland.Devises to Westminster.
To have a real adventure, enjoy the hospitality of Whitehorse and Dawson city and try to go one better than last year!
Insanity?
From: Ashford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Devises to Westminster C2, Canoeing, outrigging, rafting and dragonboating and second time Yukon.
Seen elephants last time, hopefully see bears this time. Enjoy the journey.
YRQ 2018, 3 * Devizes to Westminster in C2; 3 * GB Premier Dragon Boat Racing; Molokai Hoe in OC6; many years of rowing, outrigging, canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating and rafting
Learn to pee in a bailer
Get away from England's late-June hay-fever
Age: 59
From: Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Raced home made rafts since 1980. Took up dragon boating in 2003. Started canoeing late 2013 to take part in the DW non stop race. Added outrigging , and i continue with all four to this day.
To complete the quest. The brain says I can do it but the monkey on my shoulder says I can't. I hope my brains right!
Age: 67
From: Phoenix, AZ, United States
2018 YRQ finish.2018 & 2015 MR340 finishes.
1) Improve last year's finishing time.2) Have an even grander experience.
Had a grand experience last year.
From: Wynndel, BC, Canada
8th time in YRQ; multiple extended wilderness paddling trips in northern Canada
To finally see purple martians.
To finish the race still smiling....
Age: 25
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Several Yukon River Quest races
For all to have a safe race and enjoy the beauty of the river and lands along the way. Also to enjoy the camaraderie on the river with the other races, with the organizers, volunteers and friends and families along the way.
Many YQR races
Finish strong and happy...can't wait to see Dawson City again!
11YRQ
Get to Dawson before the bars close Saturday night.
Love the race, love the river
From: TBC, Canada
Age: 43
Spent 2 weeks this Summer paddlingfrom Bennet to Dawson CityL2 Paddle CanadaAOG guide
to finish the race
From: Mahone Bay, NS, Canada
Several YRQs. Marathon canoe racing.
Finish safely in our best time.
As always, to enjoy the beautiful Canadian North with great friends.
Marathon canoe races and several YRQs
I am hooked on the race, Yukon and the people. If anyone wants any help I might be able to share, this is me: ryersonclark@mac.com
From: Tilbury, ON, Canada
YRQ2016 Voyager (7 Person)YRQ2018 K2Recreational Canoeing/Hiking/Camping
Finish safely, faster than previous and enjoy the race with new and existing friends.
Once or Twice is not enough.......awesome way to experience the Yukon and a great Race/Event to participate in.
From: Enfield, NS, Canada
Marathon Canoe Racing in Eastern Canada and USA. Canadian and US Nationals 6 times, La Classique 2. Backcountry paddling and camping in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick since I was a lad.
To Finish Strong staying Well, Safe and Happy with like minded folks!
The Great Northern Rivers, especially the Yukon, have always appealed to me. The YRQ will fulfill a dream !
I love the great outdoors and do many sports including rock and ice climbing, kayaking, kite boarding and some mountaineering however I have next to no canoe experience. I love adventure and I am very excited about this one.
My goals for this trip are to learn about my self, experience the north and of course have fun.
I have seen most of Canada and can't imagine a more unique way to experience the Yukon.
From: Belnan, NS, Canada
I have been a recreational paddler for over 40 years and have competed in several marathon races. I enjoy the wilderness and have lots of experience hiking and camping in the backwoods.
To prepare mentally and physically so I will be a strong member who can contribute to the overall success (safe, strong, enjoy) of our team.
I am looking forward to the challenges; the preparation and the completion of this race. This will be an amazing way to see parts of the Yukon that many will never see.
Age: 37
From: Stevens Point, WI, United States
Two MR340 finishes (best finish 40th), a few other random races. Many years of backpacking and bike touring, including a couple times in Denali.
Enjoy the river and paddle like the cops are after me
It's the Yukon!
From: Kirkland, WA, United States
Two MR340s (top finish 40th), lots of backpacking, Army survival training
Paddle while my brother trolls for lake trout in the back
Griffiths Heating and Sheet Metalhttps://www.griffithsheating.co/Dianne Bruce
13 years paddling in the Yukon River Quest.
To finish in good spirit.
To promote a healthy lifestyle after breast cancer and for the love of paddling.
I haven't raced before but I've done extensive backcountry trips for work and in my personal life.
Finish, support my team and have a good time.
To honour and support those fighting cancer or those who have fought it and to experience the race with a wonderful group of women.
From: Atlin, BC, Canada
YRQ and many other expeditions in the wilderness.
Challenge myself physically and mentally to plan for, start and finish the race while enjoying the river and the many analogies it provides for the struggle against breast cancer and the joy of life.
Raise awareness of breast cancer and that breast cancer survivors can lead full, active and healthy lives.Continue the goal of Paddlers Abreast to participate in the race every year.
dragon boat raced for one summer. I have lots of experience in in the backcountry and front country backpacking, on my bike and in my canoe.
To have an amazing epic experience (even if it turns out to be type 2 fun) with a group of fabulous and strong women.
To honour and support the women in my life who have fought breast cancer.To tackle a new challenge in life.
First YRQ
Finish the race with a smile Cheers with my team in DawsonEnjoy the race with seven wonderwomen
This will be my first YRQ experience.
To enjoy this incredible experience with a strong group of women, and arrive in Dawson with a smile on my face.
Being a member of last year's Paddlers Abreast team was a pivotal experience in the healing journey of a close friend. I was inspired to paddling in honour and support of her and all mothers, sisters, wives, daughters and families having to navigate cancer.
Completed 2018 YRQ
- have fun...lots of it- create some great memories with a great group of gals- try my best and be proud of the team effort- savour the natural beauty of the River
Completing the 2018 YRQ with the Paddlers Abreast was pivotal in my healing journey following breast cancer. I just had to be part of that experience again and continue to prove to myself that not only can you survive cancer, you can thrive.
This will be my first YRQ experience. I did several hikes in the Yukon.
Finish the race and have fun with our great team.
I was inspired to paddling in honour and support of all families having to navigate cancer.
Age: 36
From: Vernon, BC, Canada
YRQ 2015 and 2016
Goin' Solo
Starboard, https://sup.star-board.com/Patagonia, https://www.patagonia.comMaui Jim, https://www.mauijim.comBlack Project, https://blackprojectsup.com/Supskin, https://www.supskin.com/
Thor Heyerdahl Mangrove projecthttps://blue.star-board.com/mangroves/thor-heyerdahl-climate-park/
Yukon River Quest winner 2016 2017 2018Yukon 1000 winning team
Enjoying and Winning
Just because I like it
The letter B and the number 5.
Triathlons, ultras, marathons. backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, camping, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, horsebackriding, lots of experience in bear country, impressive parallel parker.
Start.Brew the best river coffee.Finish with 51% of team intact.Avoid situations depicted in tragic Hollywood boat/wave movies.Provide help to others.Seize the day(s).
Adventure races, all backcountry experience including backcountry skiing, hiking, camping, wilderness trekking, kayaking, canoeing, first aid course.Long distance triathlons, mountaineering.
Finish dry.
From: Martinborough, New Zealand | Aotearoa
YRQ 2013 K2. YRQ 2017 K1 (DNF). 2018 Massive Murray Paddle K1(404km), river, lake, ocean kayaking in New Zealand
enjoy, push myself and finish
didn't finish in 2017. one last crack at it
- YRQ 2017 - Many multi-day canoe trips- Avid backpacker, hiker, and backcountry skier.
To give the race our best shot.
From: Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
- Several multi-day wilderness Canoe Trips- Avid Alpine and Nordic skier; chronic Ski Patroller, wilderness backpacking. - Formerly a youth Nordic ski racer.
To finish the race in good time! And just to finish.
From: Sausalito, CA, United States
Yukon River Quest 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2017; California 100 2013 and 2015; and ultra distance running/cycling races.
To make it to Dawson with a smile on my face.
I just love the Yukon!
From: Steffisburg, Bern, Switzerland | Schweiz | Suisse | Svizzera | Svizra
some long distance races in europe. 2017 over 5 weeks solokayaktrip in mongolia to lake baykal. 2013 from whitehorse to dawson with kayak
to drink a beer in dawson after a hard run
to smell the air again at the yukon river
Alvin and Judy HollandSealskinz-USA
From: Moyie Springs, ID, United States
5-time YRQ finisher.
Have fun! and enjoy the moment. Have a solid run and finish.
Pretend to sheep hunt sometimes.
To finish with Jon not bitching at me too much.
Because Jon dared me to.
Pretended to do a few triathlons.
To perform as awesome as my banter is.
I'm a very insecure construction worker who needs to do cool shit like this to validate my masculinity.
The Mountain Shop, https://www.packerexpeditions.com/the-mountain-shop/Alderworks Alaska, http://alderworksalaska.com/Starfire, https://www.starfirealaska.com
From: Skagway, AK, United States
Yukon River Quest 2014, Snake River & Wind River Yukon, Stikine River BC, Hulahula River, AK, Escalante River UT
Have an awesome paddle with an awesome group of women!!!
I have several years of backcountry climbing/trekking/mountaineering guiding experience in Alaska and have done multiple river trips in Southeast Alaska, the Yukon and a couple week trip in the Arctic.
To see more of the Yukon River and wilderness, and make it to Dawson.
Experience guiding white water in Washington and Oregon, hiking, biking and kayaking in SE AK and British Columbia. Packrafting and kayaking experience on the Skagway, Taiya and O'Donnell rivers in the area.
To beat Tim Bourcy's time =].
From: Cantley, QC, Canada
K2O 201824 Hours of River X 2018MRX Sprint 2017 + 2018
Finish and have fun!
YRQ 2015 + 2017K2O 201824 Hours of River X 2018MRX Sprint 2017
http://www.gpower.plhttps://sport-paddel.de
From: Dresden, Germany | Deutschland
Marathon de l'Ardèche, Krumlovský vodácký maraton, dragon boat marathons, canoe trails in the outback of sweden
Drinking coffee in Dawson on Saturday at 3:00 pm.
Marathon de l'Ardèche, dragon boat marathons, cycle marathon Fichkona
From: Martintown, ON, Canada
Cottage races
Age: 23
Nahanni River Canoe Races at Cottages
Age: 56
From: Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany | Deutschland
I've been going to a gym for years, and I'm going to run twice a week to trudge my audiences. I regularly participate in the half marathon with the running group. Walks, climbing, larger bike rides and skiing I spread throughout the year. In addition, I train with a dragon boat team all year and participate in many competitions and long distance races.
I think we can do the race in a good time. Since we have been preparing as a team for months and during winter.
I would like to take part in this race because it is a new sporting challenge.
Age: 33
For 10 years I have actively been practicing strength training in a gym and five years ago I discovered the love to run. I really like smaller sprints and do 10 kilometers of runs in a very good time. My next goal is in 2019 the half marathon in Berlin. At the beginning of 2018, I discovered the passion for dragon boat racing and paddling at distances of up to 50 kilometers over smaller lakes with my team. With my boat club "HaiVoltage" I already took part in several competitions throughout the year. My training sessions in paddling are twice a week. My next goal is to take part in the German championship in the dragon boat and for this I already start an additional paddle training.
In June 2018 I became aware of this race by a runner and made myself first on this race on the Internet and in the circle of acquaintances. I am especially attracted by the nature in Canada as well as the greater distance over the Yukon River. I would like to use my skills and gain new sporting experiences in paddling with my colleagues.
First and foremost I want to finish well with my team members. Of course, my goal is also to create a good time and perhaps to look for new challenges.
For 20 years I train 2 to 3 times a week regularly in a gym. I have been in a running team for about 5 years. I often walk distances of 10 to 15 kilometers as well as half marathon. My other sporting activities include hiking, climbing, cycling and skiing. Since the year 2010 I have been able to gain experience paddling especially in the dragon boat. In a dragon boat club I take part in several competitions in the year.
I would like to reach the race with my boat team within the time limit.
In 2017, team members from my dragon boat club "Hai Voltage" successfully participated in the Yukon River Quest and enthusiastically shared their experiences during the race. That's why my ambition was raised to meet this challenge.
For 15 years, I go to a gym four times a week and keep fit with strength and endurance training. I especially like running at endurance training and cycling. I have been collecting paddling experience for 3 years during the dragon boat training.
Arrive with my team at the finish and win many beautiful memories.
I heard about this race from a colleague in our paddle team and really wanted to experience it. The beautiful landscape, the sporting challenge and the adventure.
passionate dragonboat paddlersome people's runs spread over the year
To have a great time with my teammates, to finish the race in time with a smile and finally, extend some limits. I've never finished a marathon, not even began one.
I've never left beautiful Europe, so it's my first time that far from home. I love the nature and I'll hopefully see a moose that takes up our pace.
Since my earliest youth, I do intensive sports. For the first time in the sports school section gymnastics, later then various sports such as cycling and various endurance sports. In my youth, I achieved several awards in various sports.Furthermore, I visit regularly for many years a gym. For about 8 years I do the canoe or dragon boat sport.
My interest in the YRQ was aroused by team members have already mastered this challenge. My own Interest is not only the sporting challenge but also the unique nature experience.
In the foreground the athletic challenge remains the YRQ to create and achieve a personal goal.
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From: Richmond, CA, United States
2017 YRQMultiple Cal 100 racesACA certified surfski instructorFormer Grand Canyon River Guide
Paddle to Dawson - No more helicopters
Gotta finish!
From: richmond, CA, United States
Multiple Cal 100'sUltra distance runningMany bicycle century rides
Finish by midnight.
To know we can do it
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From: Winston, NM, United States
Numerous Alaska River Trips MR 340 2018 Mississippi 50 Endurance RunDIY Endurance Runs Aldo Leopold Wilderness/Gila National Forest
Finish and enjoy the sights and History
See something new!
From: Lathrop, MO, United States
Ultra Marathon Running - Ozark 100, 3 Days of Syllamo, Mississippi Trial 50, Howl at the Moon 50K Adventure Racing - Florida Coast to CoastMissouri 340 Kayak race in 2018 as my debut into Kayak racing
See beautiful country that I have never seen before. Have my family (wife, daughter, and 2 sons) be our support crew and give them the another family bonding opportunity to share in God's great creation!Check one more item off of my bucket list.
My race partner talked me into it, because I am always up for a challenge and love the outdoors. What could be better!
From: Kansas City, MO, United States
MR340 5x (2014-2018)South Dakota Kayak Challenge (2016)Chattajack (2018)Numerous Other Missouri River Ultramarathon Races
Finish and enjoy the scenery
From: Wichita, KS, United States
MR340 3x (2016-2018)Numerous other Missouri River Ultramarathon races
Finish and have fun. Also, want to sit in the front of the boat so I can beat Dan to the finish line.
Texas Winter 100, YRQ a few times, MRX
To finish and have fun
A few YRQs
From: Podrosche, Germany | Deutschland
Ultra Marathon Runner, Ultra Marathon Paddler. Paddling experience since 2008, kayaker, lot of dragonboat competitions, including long distance races.YRQ2017 Finisher (Voyager)YRQ2018 Finisher (4th Place Mens K1)
Have a good and challenging time on the Yukon and finish the race in Dawson before Friday Midnight ;-)
I felt in love with the Yukon River and the amazing landscape, this will be my 4th summer in the Yukon since 2016.
Retired British Army Infantry Officer. Which means more than a little wilderness experience. Paddleboarding however has been more of an ex-army endeavour; keeping up the spirit of adventure, physical challenge and love of the great outdoors. Multiple long-distance expeditions around the rivers, lakes and oceans of the UK and Europe, now ready and raring to take on the Yukon.
To finish of course. And enjoy the whole experience; the scenery, the challenge and the camaraderie. And in doing so, raise some money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital; a London based international centre of excellence for child healthcare, who rely heavily on fundraising efforts to continue their life-changing work.
Great Ormond Street Hospital https://www.gosh.org
Red Paddle Co https://redpaddleco.com
Great Ormond Street Hospitalhttps://www.gosh.org
From: Bembridge, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Ex MilitarySUP expeds of circumnavigation of Isle of Wight and Lake Como
Explore / Administrate / push myself / see a bear / dont fall asleep / Have an epic adventure / Finish the race
As I've kayaked the majority of the Missouri River system thru the States of Montana and Nebraska as well as significant portions thru the Dakotas, would like to apply my experience to the Yukon River system in an event of this magnitude. My passion is actively focused on kayaking at large and as I've been immersed in a breadth of kayak related pursuits including numerous races, functions, travels etc. over the past fifteen years, have continuously broadened my experience base and the intensity of my kayak pursuits. As an avid outdoorsman who devotes 40%-50% of days on the water, the Yukon River Quest fulfills my desire to compete and experience an event requiring a commitment of this significance along a wilderness corridor that is of extreme interest. Training extensively for past year and race objective would be to finish in top 25%.- 6 time completion of South Dakota Challenge Race (72 river miles) - 4 time completion Fort to Field (50 river miles)-Winner of several shorter, regional kayak races including Yankton River Run- Completed Missouri River expedition from Three Forks, MT to Ft. Peck, MT-Extensive wilderness kayak experience including coastal waters of British Columbia, Colombia, South America, Boundary Waters, MN. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico (various stretches). -ACA Level 4 Coastal Kayak Instructor; ACA State Director -Trained and certified National Park Service Rangers and NE Game & Parks personnel over the past 5 years in the Midwest with emphasis on the Missouri River System.
To improve on the prior year and enjoy in full.
From: Tweed, ON, Canada
Several MRX's, a K2O, General Clinton and many backcountry fishing trips.
Enjoy the experience.
From: Stirling , ON, Canada
A bunch of races over the last few years including MRXs, Mattawa River race, General Clinton, and K20, and many years of backcountry canoe trips.
Finish the race strong and in good spirits!
The allure of the North and all that comes with it!
From: st malo, MB, Canada
2 river quest races . 1400km solo paddle trip to hudson bay
enjoy every moment giving it my best
Northwestel, https://www.nwtel.ca/
Row boat when I was 122018 Yukon River Quest - Voyageur
Maybe learn a new lanquage or skill while spending 50 ish hrs of repetitious, mind bending exercise! We did try the singing thing last year... hmmm I wonder if that is why we didn't see any wildlife!
Finished my rookie 2018 race race in Dawson City and immediately decided.... that was cool!... I'm doing this again!
YRQ2018Yukon Search and RescueWhite Water Paddler
to get into Dawson at close to Midnight!to finish the race with nothing left in the tank
It was an amazing experience in 2018It is extremely well organizedI cannot resist the challenge of doing it again
A few YRQsMuskoka Big EastLogs, Rock and Steel a few marathons
Give it my best shot and enjoy the ride
It's the best race .. ever … Yukon is a magnificent place Great organizers, great volunteers
I won a 3 legged race with my friend Sean while at a family picnic.
To keep up with the old farts in my boat.
Have a reason to get in shape and brag to friends.
None
Salish Sea Marine Sanctuary Society http://www.salishsea.org
From: Courtenay, BC, Canada
Vancouver Island Circumnavigation - 2015 (twice), 2017 - 585 nautical miles, 16 days (fastest). Fraser River Run: Hope to Steveston - 2018 - 86 nautical miles (3 knot Av current) - 11hrs38minsTour de Indian Arm - 2013 - 36 kms - 6hrs13minsDenali - 2001 - West Buttress - 13 days
I hope to paddle every hour but for the 10 required rest hours, and post a finish in the 45-50 hour timeframe. I also hope to survive the ordeal.
I love endurance racing and being in the wilderness. I found the Yukon River beautiful and the history inspiring last summer during a paddle from Bennett to Dawson City. I want to spend more time there and help to popularize healthy eco-tourism in the area.
From: Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea | Papua Niugini
Massive Murray Paddle 2018, VIC AustraliaServing member of Australian Army
To reach the end in a good time for a cold beer.
The challenge and do something new
Massive Murray Paddle 2018, VIC Australia
To be able to have a beer with Cheryl at the end
Because Cheryl asked me to
From: Pukatawagan, MB, Canada
Missinippi Challenge x 7 (one day 100km race on the Churchill River) General Clinton Regatta 110 km race, OCN Canoe Classic 110 KM on the Saskatchewan River, David Thompson Canoe Classic 65 km, Prince George Northern Hardware Canoe Classic 65 Km on the Nechako to the Fraser River, Canada 150 Voyageur Race 1600 km race on the Saskatchwan River
To finish in good time
the experience
From: Pukatawagan , MB, Canada
Missinippi Challenge 100km one day race on the Churchill River in the Northern MB wilderness 4 times, David Thompson Canoe Classic in Revelstoke BC 83 km race, Prince George Northern Hardware Canoe Classic 65 km race on the Nechako to where it meets the Fraser River, I have also participated in short sprint races in my community
to finish in good time
to challenge my mind, body and spirit in doing something I love on the beautiful pristine Yukon River
From: Kenmore, WA, United States
A few shorter canoe races, both tandem and solo.Led a group of Scout's around Bowron Lakes, and then a group of 3 friends doing the trip in half the time of the previous year.Numerous hikes both with Scouts and on my own, including an 85 mile hike around the Wonderland trail.
To finish in under 55 hours, in the same canoe as my partner, and still as friends.
Sounded like a good idea at the time.
From: Maple Falls, WA, United States
The Great Soap Lake Canoe Race (6 years)Ridge to River Relay (3 years)I've climbed and hiked all through the Cascades in WA State.Roadbiked several multi-day century rides.Ran a marathon, triathlon and several 1/2 marathons over the years.
Finish in under 55 hours.I'm looking forward to the challenge, comraderie, and competition this race brings.
AdventureChallengeCompetition
From: Lodi, WI, United States
Hundreds of hours of canoe experience, mainly creeks and rivers. I lived in Alaska for along time and have much experience with all aspects that this great land can challenge you with.
Finish the race, do my best and stay dry doing it.
Probably a mid-life crisis or something.
From: Dillsburg, PA, United States
David Foster is an avid life-long outdoorsman. His canoeing experience includes a 10-day wilderness trip leader in Attikokan, Ontario with his Scout Troop, numerous whitewater trip in WI, PA and NZ, a week-long canoe trip in the Quetico and a five-week survey of 110 lakes in N WI. He has taught backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch in NM as a Ranger and Training Ranger, been involved in more than 10 treks there as well as hiked the central Rocky Mountains of the US, portions of the North Cascades in WA, the Grand Canyon and led a number of hikes in PA, the Desert Southwest, South and Central America and New Zealand. He is an Eagle Scout and has held certifications in CPR and Wilderness First Aid.
My Goal- to experience the wonders of traveling through the Upper Yukon on another great adventure together and grow from the training regime required to do this safely, in a timely manner, and be a resource if others need assistance en route.
From: LOCHINVAR, Australia
PNSW Marathon Series Massive Murray PaddleHawakesbury Canoe Classic
To finish. enjoy the scenery and the race enough to want to do it again.
Another crazy idea of my doubles partner
From: Gillieston Heights, Australia
PNSW Marathon SeriesHawkesbury Canoe ClassicRiverland Paddling MarathonMassive Murray Paddle
To finish without killing my doubles partner
My crazy idea
Trois RivieresClearwater Oufitters
From: South Haven, MN, United States
River Quest 2016 & 2017Ragnar Trail Run, (9 Mile Forest, WI 2017 & 2018Grandma's Marathon, Duluth Mn finisher 2016
finish strong-
Love the challenge, the atmosphere and all the history that has taken place on this route.
From: Portland, OR, United States
Wilderness Guide
Finish around 50 hrs
From: Saint Joseph, IL, United States
Molokai 6 man '13,'16 Molokai surfski '14US Surfski Champs '14Maui Nui '16Many Hawaiian Outrigger canoe/Surfski races from 13-17
Complete with a happy well connected team!
To push myself as a paddler in whatever mother nature has to offer!
From: , WA, United States
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Blackfish Paddleshttp://www.blackfishpaddles.comONE SUPhttp://www.onestanduppaddle.com
From: Vancouver , BC, Canada
YRQ 2017 3rd SUPSeventy48 2018 3rd SUPPaddle Canada Touring Level 2 SUP Instructor 50+ days coastal touring experience on SUP and ocean kayak
Beat my 2017 time of 57hrs 6minBeat the Dutch girl in the kayak... again!
I want to test my physical and mental limit while experiencing the Yukon wilderness.Meet other like minded paddlers!
Rivers for Change, http://www.riversforchange.org/
From: san rafael , CA, United States
4xCal100 finisher12 in 2012 co-founder, finisher
finish well
gotta spread the love
From: Juneau, AK, United States
Raced and paddles sprint kayaks, outrigger and surf skis since the age of 12.
First time racing, finish the race and have fun.
Sprint kayaks, outrigger canoes, backpacking
Have fun
My husband made me do it!
Wilderness experience (15+ yrs.) in Algonquin, Kilarney, and other areas of Ontario; Yukon River
Race with Stacie, an excellent friend!Finish the race, in relatively good standing.And still be friends!!!!!!!!
Hiked the Chilkoot,Race the Chilkat,Race the Yukon River Quest, ...My three favourite places to be ... in the bush, on a bike, and in a canoe in the middle of nowhere!
First paddling race! I have decent wilderness experience. I have loads of dogsledding and hiking adventures in my back pocket. I'm most comfortable out in the boonies with minimal people around!
To finish, be able to walk after we finish and lift a celebratory beer to my face.
A moment of weakness during all of Lauren's badgering, does that count?Also - to explore the beautiful Yukon river again, experience some hardcore sleep deprivation and challenge myself.
Few YRQFew MR340Couple Muskoka XOne SDKC
A little Faster
I was going to skip this year but panicked when I saw it filling fast and had to enter.If you have any questions or need my 2 cents feel free to send me a line. More than happy to help if I can. WayneGhana@gmail.com
Turtle Fur provides us with top-notch synthetic and wool beanies, hats, balaclavas, and neck gaitors.www.turtlefur.comSeek Outside provides us with our ultralight camping shelter and packs.www.seekoutside.comWintergreen Northern Wear supplies us with clothing for our year-round adventures in the north country.www.wintergreennorthernwear.comAlaska Online Counseling, LLC is our primary sponsor, and supports all team Palmer's Progress adventures.www.alaska-online-counseling.com
From: Glennallen, AK, United States
17 years as a paddling instructor and guide, from Minnesota, British Columbia, & Alaska.Liam and I completed the race last year, making him the youngest finisher in YRQ hitsory!
Have a great time racing with my son, and this time... to beat our previous race time.
Sharing adventure with my son.
Liam is the youngest finisher of the YRQ, completed in 2018.Liam has paddled the Yukon from Eagle to Circle via Packraft, has one summer's experience as Captain of 16ft oar rafts on the Gulkana, and has grown up paddling crafts of all conveyances.
Dad time!
Will fund raise for Yukon Cancer Care Fund...helping Yukoners in need.
Raced a few YRQ’s.Grew up in Yukon, lots of extreme wilderness experience.
Race in a new category, with some great indigenous athletes.
Age: 19
Third YRQ todate...looking forward to many more.
Race to the midnight sun, and complete the race in a decent time.
From: Old Crow, YT, Canada
A few YRQ’s, always in a voyagueaur with my old team Cap!! first time racing a C-4 with some powerful woman ❤️
Get to Dawson before Dawn...or midnight.
Just a few YRQ’s....grew up in Yukon, bushwhacking.
Race with some awesome gwitchin women, and get to Dawson for midnight snack.
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From: Foothills, AB, Canada
YRQ 2012, 2013MR340 2015Manitoba and Saskatchewan Races
Finish with a smile and a faster time than 2013. More importantly, raise money for an important charity.
Love the training and the fun and camaraderie with our other family and friends competing.
YRQ 2102, 2013, 2017MR340 2015CR 100 x2Texas Winter 100 x2Manitoba and Saskatchewan RacesYRQ Support 2018 (for daughter, harder than racing, LOL)
Hope to improve on our racetime of 2013. More importantly, to bring awareness to a great charity.
I enjoy training and preparing for the race.
YRQ 2016 completed, 2014 pulled out in Carmacks.Various multi day paddling wilderness experiences including Bowron Lakes, Johnston Strait, Broken Islands
Arrive in Dawson in better shape than I was in 2016.Ultimately the goal is to break 55 hours.
It is one of the most demanding races out there that checks the most boxes for me including mental and physical endurance, requires focus and dedication and demands dedication. You can't cram for this one. I found that out in 2014.
http://www.OnTheWater360.com
From: Larkspur, CA, United States
2009 to 17: Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club, Sausalito, CA / 2010/11/12/15: Catalina Outrigger Challenge, 32-mile race / 2010/11/14/15: Moloka'I Hoe Outrigger World Championship, 43-mile race / 2012: YRQ in a Voyageur / 2014: Cal100, 100-mile race in California / 2016: Ocean Row from California to Hawaii in a 4-men crew, rowed in Guinness Record time in just over 39 days / 2018: YRQ in 4-man canoe
Live an adventure with someone I hold dear
From: Carmel , CA, United States
Live an adventure!
I camped in my back yard once.
Paddle from Whitehorse to Dawson.
70/48Round BowenIndian Arm Challenge
To race as strong as I can and to experience the beauty of the Yukon River.
Seeing my friends Peter Allen, Carmen Merkel, Jason Bennett and Norm Hann paddle this race in the past on SUP was truly inspiring. It is a race I never would have dreamt of attempting but their stoke and the support of my local SUP community has spurred me on to prepare for this challenge. I’ll be doing this race in the hopes my kids will look back and say, ‘wow my mum is a strong/tough woman!’ I’ll also be doing the YRQ for my mum, Catherine, we lost her in December to cancer she’ll be with me every stroke.
From: Port Townsend, WA, United States
Yukon River Quest 2014, 2017, 2018.Race to Alaska -- Port Townsend to Victoria Leg.Paddled Inside Passage Washington to Alaska.
Wonderful, challenging and rewarding experience in an amazing wilderness area.
Because I love it. It's an incredible, rewarding, and challenging experience that brings me great joy. I love sharing it with my awesome crew! And I love meeting great people on the river.
From: Eagle river, AK, United States
Extensive whitewater kayaking experience
I own a paddle and have used it in a canoe.
Finish and still be cordial with my race partner.
From: Talkeetna, United States
More later
We are raising money forwww.kinderarmut-in-deutschland.deThis is an organisation that helps children in Germany that live in poor families.
From: Rueckersdorf, Bavaria, Germany | Deutschland
Yukon River Quest 2013 FinisherYukon River Quest 2017 VolunteerPaddling in GermanyHiking the West Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) and several other (long distance) hiking experiences
Finish in Dawson faster than last time, having a great time and lots of fun!!!
Meet nice people and old friends.We want to make this fantastic experience again and see, if we can do it better than last time!!
From: Rueckersdorf, Bavaria , Germany | Deutschland
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From: El Paso, TX, United States
2018 Texas State SurfSki Championships, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V5 / Ultra)2018 Texas River Marathon, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V8 Pro / Ultra)2018 Martindale Athletic Club Race 4, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V7)2018 Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Men's Recreational Long Kayak, 3rd Place (Epic V7)2017 Texas Time Trial, Men's Solo Unlimited, 2nd Place (Epic V7)2017 Texas Water Safari, Men's Solo Unlimited, 7th Place - 64:55:00 (Epic V8 Pro / Ultra)2017 Space City Race, Men's Solo Unlimited, 2nd Place (Epic V8 Pro / Ultra)2017 Texas River Marathon, Men's Solo Unlimited, 7th Place (Epic V8 Pro / Ultra)2017 Martindale Athletic Club Race 4, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V7)2017 Martindale Athletic Club Race 3, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V7)2017 Martindale Athletic Club Race 2, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V7)2017 Greens Bayou Invitational, Men's Solo Unlimited, 4th Place (Epic V10 Sport)2017 Texas Open Water Race Series Race 1, Men's Surfski, 3rd Place (Epic V7)2017 Lake Houston Open Water Race, Men's Kayak, 2nd Place (Epic 18X)2017 Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Men's Recreational Long Kayak, 1st Place (Epic V7)2017 Colorado Winter 100K, Recreational Men's Solo Unlimited, 2nd Place, 10:37:00 (Epic V7)2017 Battle on the San Jacinto, Men's Solo Unlimited (Epic V8 / Ultra)2016 Texas State SurfSki Championships, Men's Solo Surfski (Epic V10 Sport / Ultra)2016 Greens Bayou Regatta, Men's Solo Unlimited, 4th Place (Epic V10 Sport / Ultra)2016 Junior Texas Water Safari, Men's Solo Unlimited, 5th Place (Epic V7)2016 Colorado River 100, Men's Solo Recreational Surfski, 3rd Place - 11:30:00 (Epic V7)2016 Kanoe Klassica, Men's Solo Recreational Surfski (Epic V7)
To be competitive and qualify for the Yukon 1000.
To challenge myself in Men's Solo Kayaking Ultra Races, and Race in the Yukon 1000.
From: RORSCHWIHR, France
Some trail running and a long experience in canoe.
Finish the race with my son.
twice the yukon river quest
Finish the race with my father!
Sarah Rose Bloom at Simply Rose Petals on the Murray River, Australia.
Simply Rose Petals & Bloom Estatehttp://www.simplyrosepetals.comhttp://www.bloomestate.com.au
For every packet of edible flowers purchased at Simply Rose Petals (my sponsor), one meal is donated to a person in need through our partnership with Foodbank.
From: Swan Hill, Australia
I'm a previous Winner of the Open Women's TK1 Murray Marathon, a 404km marathon paddle on Australia's Murray River. The year before I won I completed the Murray Marathon in the Open Mixed TK2. Qualified and experienced alpine ski instructor and a full-time farmer who works in the outdoors daily on my farm which is on the Murray River. In 2016 I completed the 78km Dopey Marathon Challenge at Disney World in Florida. I have hiked extensively in the wilderness including Colorado, USA where I worked for 2 years, the Carr Boyd Ranges in Western Australia where the Gurkhas train and Wilson's Promontory in Victoria, Australia. Last year I was a member of the Victorian State Equestrian Development Team for the sport of Eventing. I have also competed at a national level in the sports of tennis and equestrian eventing.
To make Australian paddlers proud by successfully completing the Yukon River Quest whilst enjoying the magnificent scenery at the same time.
Racing in the Yukon River Quest has been a goal of mine since I first heard Murray Marathon participants talking about their experience in the YRQ over a decade ago. It's a very fitting way to mark my 40th birthday and I'm also looking forward to sharing my YRQ experiences with paddlers at my new kayak touring business based on my farm on the Murray River.
From: QUIMPER, France
Rowed the Atlantic Ocean solo, both ways (2002 and 2004).Navigated solo on board a "kiteboat" across the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans (2006 and 2011)Kayaked solo in the Northwest Passage (2014 and 2015)Navigated solo on board a "solarboat" (a 21ft prototype only propelled by solar energy) in the Northwest Passage (2018)
Cross the finish line with a big smile and simply enjoy this moment on water!
Live in the "here" and "now"
From: North Gower, ON, Canada
A bunch of YRQs... 11th year!
Long time goal to race with Tracy, this might make it the most challenging yet ;)
I've raced the YRQ with my dad in 2013, BUT My last race undertaken with Gates ('Gaetan') was 2005 Jock River Race, and I remember a lot of loud encouragement....so this shall be interesting.
Finish strong
Seeing and rekindling a load of awesome friendships. YRQ racers, volunteers, and fam...and this time BOTH our girls will see first hand what it's all about.
Mag. Gerald Griesebner | Team AGITUniversity of Salzburg | Dept. of Geography and Geology
From: Vienna, Austria | Österreich
Danube, Yukon, Teslin
To finish the race in time.
Age: 75
From: Brunn am Gebirge, Austria | Österreich
Big Salmon, South Nahanni (Moose Ponds to Blackstone Landing), South MacMillan, Hess, Mountain, Bonnet Plume, Snake, Wind, Hart, Tatshenshini, Stikine (Upper & Lower), Noatak (AK), Kongakut (AK)
To finish in time
I 'did' lots of rivers in the aerea in my solo canoe but never did the stretch from Whitehorse to Dawson till now.
Sebastian's Action Trust https://www.sebastiansactiontrust.org/
From: Windlesham, United Kingdom
3 times YRQ competitor
To finish sub 50 hours
From: Wetherby, United Kingdom
I have always wanted to take part in an endurance event, so aim is to get through at a good pace with everyone safe.
Having done the trip as a ground crew member previously I wanted to see the experience from the water rather than the road.
From: Coventry, United Kingdom
To raise as much money as possible for charity and complete the event in the quickest time possible with my team all happy and healthy
I think this event sounds like an extremely physical and mental challenge that will require our whole team to work together and support each other to complete the quest in a time that we can all be proud of.
From: Carlisle, United Kingdom
2016 YRQ
To beat our time from 2016 but also to beat the 50 hour mark.
After being part of the team that completed the event in 2016, the chance to take part again was an opportunity not to be missed. The event itself is unique and one that anybody taking part will never forget.
From: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
To be fit – event ready and realise the goals with the team. At the same time raise as much money as possible for the cause
The cause is very deserving and I would be proud to be part of something that can help them. From a personal perspective it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a team pushed to the limit.
From: Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom
2012 Bordeaux Marathon, 2012 London to Brighton Ultramarathon, 2013 Yukon River Quest, 2015 London Marathon.
Have fun and set a cracking time.
The 2013 Yukon River Quest was one of the most memorable events in my life and I jumped at the chance to do it again.
From: Bristol, United Kingdom
As an ex member of the Royal Navy we would complete events such as hiking across Dartmoor for days at a time, spending time in canoes and sail boats. Two years ago during the Lock Stock challenge was a glimpse into how I performed under the pressure of tiredness and exhaustion
To complete in under 50 hours
Coming from the ground crew position for the last YRQ it has shown the levels of this insane challenge and I think the level of achievement to complete this event is what has attracted me to this
Age: 66
2013 YRQ finisher, a dozen 10k races
Still talking at a relaxed level.No injuries or horrow stories
to enjoy the challenge & experience againTry to better last time results
We are going to try this thing out.
....to finish.
From: Ely, MN, United States
Kickapoo Valley Dam Challenge. It was 9 miles.
to finish the race :)
Valard Construction, http://www.valard.com/
2017 YRQ
Finish with a better time than in 2017.
Peer Pressure ;)
Finish better than before.
Age: 47
From: Terrace, AB, Canada
- 6 time completion of South Dakota Challenge Race (72 river miles) - 4 time completion Fort to Field (50 river miles)-Winner of several shorter, regional kayak races including Yankton River Run-Extensive wilderness kayak experience including coastal waters of British Columbia, Colombia, South America, Boundary Waters, MN. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico (various stretches). -ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor-Trained and certified National Park Service Rangers and NE Game & Parks personnel over the past 5 years in the Midwest with emphasis on the Missouri River System.
Do better than prior year and enjoy the race
South Dakota challenge x6( 72 mile race ). Fort to field 50 race x5. Epic shootout 50 mile race . US Kayak polo is national team 2012. Certified in advanced wilderness life support through wilderness medical society
To finish in required time . To be a good support to my co paddler . To see the amazing Yukon Territory .
I love a great challenge , especially in beautiful remote areas . I think this will be a challenging adventure .
Paddling: YQR 2018, multi day remote Kayak and Canoe trips(in oceans, rivers & lakes)Other Racing: running, 5k's to ultra marathon's Cycling & TriathlonsWilderness experience: multi week backpack hunting trips. extended backpacking and mountaineering adventures.
to make wiser decisions, than the previous year.
Several YRQ’s Iditayak- Pelican to HoonahSeveral extended camping trips
Finish under 50 hours.
It’s compulsive.
From: Auke Bay, AK, United States
Several yrqs
From: Bay Village, OH, United States
Yukon River Quest '18 (1st Mixed Voyageur)Ausable River Canoe MarathonAdirondack Canoe ClassicAdirondack CannonballGeneral ClintonWilderness tripping
To finish strong.
From: Groton, MA, United States
2018 YRQ - 1st Mixed Voyageur
Have a grand adventure
From: Columbus, OH, United States
From: Maple Grove, MN, United States
trips; BWCA, Rio Grande, paddle across Finland, Green River in Canyonlands, Missouri Breaks ,Apostle Islands, Namakagon (WI), Minnesota, Mississippi--- races- Colorado 100, TWS, Mo 340, tour de Teche, Ausable, Clinton, Yukon 1000, YRQ, Yukon 360, Ocean to Ocean dugout race (Panama)
have fun, be competitive, be relatively uneventful
just too much fun to pass up
From: Armagh, Ireland | Éire
YRQ 2016
keep intact and howl at the moon
From: Prince George, BC, Canada
Northern Hardware Race Prince George annually since 2015.YRQ 2018 flotsam
To finish in 55h or less.
warm-up for the 2019 Prince George Race! We would like to invite all tandem Canoeists to participate in this awesome 76k classic on their way back south! http://www.northernhardwarepgcanoerace.ca
From: Victoria, BC, Canada
YRQ 2018 participant
To finish in 55h or lass. To be in the top 5 teams
T-PiN! Muscle Therapy is providing us with their phenomenally designed muscle recovery rollers to help us before, during and after this great adventure! Visit them at http://tpinmuscletherapy.com and on IG: "triggerpin"
From: Wolfeboro, NH, United States
Wilderness Skills Instructor.Guided Winter Traverse of Presidential Range in White Mountains.Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker.Division I Collegiate Rower.Elite-level Paddleboard Racer.Ironman Triathlete.Completed 40+ 50K Nordic Ski Marathons.Long-distance Open Water Swimmer.Wilderness hiking, camping in Denali Park.
Fun, fellowship, embracing the challenge, top 10 finish?
Share the experience and the challenge with an old friend.
Yukon River Quest 2015. 2016, 2017.
Finish under 53 hours
From: Inuvik, NT, Canada
A few YQRs
To fight off the sleep monsters and avoid butt blisters! Run a good race.
I don't know why I do this to myself...., Oh yeah because I got a new boat. Would be a shame not to race it. (with my wife and friends)
A few YQR's
To make sure Kendall doesn't crash!
Finish with a smile! (At the top of our division)
Another chance to race it!
From: Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Solvest Inc. https://solvest.ca/
Born and raised in the Yukon I grew up paddling these rivers and loving the outdoors. Raced with Team Northwestel last year and absolutely loved it. Thought a tandem may be more of a challenge this year!
In it to win it.
Love training for this race through the winter and pushing myself to be better.
stay tuned
I am supporting a charity co-founded in 2011 in Haiti by a young woman from Whitehorse that provides safe shelter, education, protection to vulnerable children while also providing outreach to families and communities. I admire perseverance and resilience and happy to support such a cause that requires both!Little Footprints, Big StepsFor more information:https://www.littlefootprintsbigsteps.com/
Age: 99
YRQ 2017 finisher (voy)YRQ 2018 finisher (C1)Lots of local racing30+ years of wilderness experience, by horseback, skis, dogsled, canoe. Much of it solo, but known to drag the odd kid along. too. Long time YRQ volunteer and coordinator - unfortunately, I know what to expect! good times!
Always be in the moment.Remember that pain and fatigue is temporary; this too shall pass.I paid to do this, so crank up the tunes and keep paddling!
Because I can and it's good for you.
Yukan Canoe/Trevor Braunhttps://yukancanoe.com/
YRQ 2013, 2015, 2018
Get 'em in the crosshairs, keep 'em in the crosshairs, get out of theirs. Get to Dawson in less time than I have before. AND HAVE FUN!
If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. And it's worth doing!
YRQ 2017
Have fun and feel like we really gave 'er
Raced and tandem canoe with Sarah Crane in 2017 and we are still friends! We thought going in a boat with two other women would get us to Dawson quicker too, and they might share snacks with us
Get to Dawson quicker than in 2017! No injuries and keep a constant pace (no sprinting into Carmacks! It makes no sense at all).
Carmen organized everything and made it easy for me to say yes
From: Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Deutschland
Finisher YRQ 2017 - (Mens Solo Kayak)Lots of river, lake and sea kayak trips and races in Germany, Scandinavia, Baltic states and Canada.For example:Dalsland Kanot Maraton+ --- (55km flat water race) x 8Meissen Magdeburg Mammut Marathon --- (242km river Elbe) x 5Hiddensee Marathon --- (70km open sea race) x 6A few shorter races. And last but not least 3 to 4 multi-day kayak trips every year.
We'd like to finish the race in Dawson. And we'd like to have fun.
Honor and glory for our club, the "Saxon Individual Paddler Association" (SEV).
I have experiences on rivers, lakes and on the sea.I paddled a couple of marathons, races and lots of kayak trips.For example:Dalsland Kanot Maraton+ --- (55km flat water race) x 5Meissen Magdeburg Mammut Marathon --- (242km river Elbe) x 3Hiddensee Marathon --- (70km open sea race) x 4A few shorter races and day trips. And last but not least 3 to 4 multi-day kayak trips every year.
http://capms.ca/
From: Edmonton , AB, Canada
YRQ 2015, 2016, 2017River guide
Take #1 again STOOOOODIS
Raising awareness to keep our waters clean! WATER IS LIFE
Age: 17
From: Mayo, YT, Canada
From: carcross, YT, Canada
From: Mechanicsburg , PA, United States
Local kayak race,
To enjoy nature and participate in an event that is larger than myself
Local kayak racing
To finish and to qualify for the 1000
sailing hiking camping
To qualify for the 1000
Sailing,hiking, camping
Qualify for the 1000
Blackfish paddles, http://www.blackfishpaddles.com/One SUP, https://www.oneoceansports.com/
From: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Yrq 2016, 2017 sup
Paddle hard and enjoy the race.
KNIK Construction, http://www.lynden.com/knik/
Yukon River Quest
Good finish
Yukon River QuestSusitna 100White Mountain 100Leadville 100
CITO-SYSTEM GmbH, https://www.cito.deWahler Partyservice, https://www.wahler-partyservice.de/
https://www.kinderarmut-in-deutschland.de/
From: Altdorf, Germany | Deutschland
no racing experience but we love canuning, camping and fishing in Germany and Norway
having fun and finish the race in less than 80 hours.
we would like to support a Project for poor kids in germany.https://www.kinderarmut-in-deutschland.de/
no racing experience but I love canuning, camping and fishing in Germany and Norway together with my father.
From: Perth, Australia
Regular local club events. Avon descent ( long distance kayak) Experienced mountain climbers and trekkers, used to being in the wilderness for extended periods
Complete safely and enjoyably
We love a challenge, once a year we do something like this, weather it be a mountain climb. Long distance trek etc. this is perfect for us.
From: Perth , Australia
The same as paddler 1. We travel and adventure together generally.
Complete safely and enjoyably.
The challenge , and the love for the wilderness.
Help for Heros, https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
From: London, London , United Kingdom
British Army officerDevizes to Westminster 125 kayak race
To complete race as quick as possible
Complete a physical challenge with an ex Army friend
From: London, London, United Kingdom
British Army officer Atlantic ocean rowDevizes to Westminster 125 mile canoe race (twice
Finish as quick as possible
From: Wollaston Lake, SK, Canada
Been in 15-20 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.
To complete this race with members of my community.
I want to experience more and from different terrains and rivers of Canada.
To complete this race with members of my community
From: Wollaston Lake , SK, Canada
Been in 10 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.
Been in 20-30 canoe races across Canada, i am a fisherman and hunter in life experiences. As that is my way of life to survive.
I volunteered and supported Strokes of Genius at the YRQ in 2018 so have some knowledge of the race. I have many years experience in back-country canoe tripping mostly in Algonquin provincial park, involving orienteering with map and compass. Many of these trips were completed solo. In 2018 I completed an unsupported solo rim2rim2rim run of the grand canyon (75 km, 10,000 vertical feet) in under 24 hours. This summer I participated in a number of C2 marathon canoe races with Michael De Abreu (Strokes of Genius). I have extensive experience with cold weather and cold water conditions, both flat water and rapids, and am an avid whitewater kayaker, paddling well into the late fall and early spring.
YukCAD, https://yukcad.ca/
From: Ibex Valley, YT, Canada
Former flat water guide and lots of personal trips including 2 weeks on the Blackstone and Ogilvie where we had to self evacuate during a major flood and lots of wilderness wandering on foot. Confident in decision making under duress in wilderness situations (though always learning and interested in more training). Lots to learn in terms of experience with moving water and marathon paddling!
Train hard. Challenge myself. Complete the race. Be a team from beginning to end.
Personal challenge, fitness training, team experience and adventure! (also the stupid neighbour thing)
Cross Canada by bike 13500kmDragon boatChilkoot
Finish it
Make my stupid husband happy
From: , YT, Canada
Yukon River Quest Racer 2012
Finish it and eat hot soup!
Because I love my crazy Neighbours!
I have Kids! That's freakin enough!
Because of my stupid Neighbourgh
From: Montréal, QC, Canada
Instructor of white rapids... BANG!
Finish it... and maybe win it if the rest of my team are not all wusses!
My mom has a Stupid Neighbourgh
tree planting, lots of mutli-day hiking, a couple multi-day paddling trips
To have a positive, happy, healthy experience with my team and finish the race in a competitive time.
Paddle with a great team, and hope to complete the race
No racing, but many multiday wilderness trips
finish with shoulders intact
5-day 5-canoe trip on the ocean along the Nova Scotian coastline when I was 16 years old at summer camp. Various hikes, including the Grand Canyon and the Chilkoot Trail.
To have fun, push my limits and finish!
For the challenge, for the motivation, and to explore my new home the Yukon from a unique perspective. To step out of my comfort zone and do something extraordinary!
Racing - sprint C1 - a long time agoWilderness - multi day canoe tripping in the NWT, and northern and eastern Ontario
Be safe, have fun, and finish - in that order.
It has my favourite number of portages.Really though - a few days on the water with some cool people, in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, travelling on a route filled with history and culture - who wouldn't enter this race?
Canoeist. No races but lots of water experience.
To finish and to have fun with colleagues.
No previous racing experience but I've been up a creek without a paddle a few times. Wilderness experience daily...living in Inuvik does that. Also, a Canadian Ranger.
To beat Mark Sommerfeld...ok, in all seriousness...uhmm..to beat Mark Sommerfeld.
No racing experience. Several multi day canoe/boating trips in Northern Canada.
To Finish
Recreational canoeing, backpacking, hiking, camping, trail racing.
Enjoyment
No racing; some wilderness via multi day backcountry hiking/camping.
Not be terrible at paddling.
From: Chibougamau , QC, Canada
Race 3 times the YRQ
No
Dream come true
From: Fort St John, BC, Canada
Numerous multiday expeditions in Quetico. River experince on Peace River.
Finish top 25
From: Fort St John , BC, Canada
Marathon canoeing racing across Northern Ontario and Manitoba
