Yukon Quest

Saturday afternoon was not only filled with cold temperatures, but it was also filled with excitement. Yes, it would take more than -30 below temps to keep Fairbanksans inside while the Yukon Quest was starting on the Chena River. Hundreds of people braved the cold to cheer on the 24 dog mushers who began their 1,000 mile adventure to Whitehorse.

Bill Cotter's dogs were dressed in blue (except for those two in black coats up front)...


Paul Geoffrion was dressed for the weather...


Lance Mackey won both the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod last year and is looking to defend his title...


People were lined up along the starting chute...


and all of the way down the Chena River to cheer on the mushers!!


Here they come!!