Mushers: Conquering the Yukon Quest — Season 1, Episode 1: The toughest dog sled race in the World
Drama • 22 min • 1 season, 8 episodes
Episode synopsis
Preparations for the 31st edition of the Yukon Quest has begun. The toughest sled dog race in the world attracts a very special bread of competitors. Veterans like Brent Sass, Hugh Neff, Allen Moore and Normand Casavant and rookies, like Matt Hall, Jason Campeau, Damond Tedford and Kristin Knight Pace are all drawn in to the challenges of the long-distance sled dog world. Our characters share their fears and excitement about competing in this historic race. What they all have in common is a passion for adventure and a love of dogs. Who among them has what it takes to win?
About Mushers: Conquering the Yukon Quest
The Yukon is synonymous with wilderness, the gold rush, and also the toughest sled dog race in the world: The Yukon Quest. The series follows 7 dog teams as they attemps the 1000 mile race from Whitehorse, Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska. Enormous challenges face the competitors: Four mountain summits, glaciers, overflowing rivers and lakes, wild animal encounters, six hours of daylight and temperature falling below -50 degrees Celsius. This race is not for the faint of heart and has been completed by fewer men and women than have climbed Mount Everest. It attracts only the most experienced and adventurous competitors from around the world.