It will be the 17th edition and distance available are marathon, 100 and 300 miles. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon at the beginning of february each year. It is the yukon arctic ultra and theres a reason why the events website deems it the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. They also choose their mode of transport fat bike, cross country skis or on foot. Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out. Carmacks is a village in yukon, canada, on the yukon river along the klondike highway, and at the west end of the robert campbell highway from watson lake. Yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau 2016 started on time yesterday, at 10. Montane yukon arctic ultra whitehorse canada runultra. Wearing only thin gloves, he had repeatedly exposed his hands to cold air and.
The yukon embraces winter with a range of festivals and events including extreme sporting events such as the yukon arctic ultra and yukon quest a 1,000 mile international dog sled race. By that point in the day, youve slowed down a little bit. The yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon. It takes place on the trail of the yukon quest sled dog race. He had been running for 27 hours in temperatures ranging from. Aside from taking on the worlds toughest marathon and training for a winters worth of dog sledding races, jonathan lucas and his partner laura are busy reviving dog. She has competed in cross country ski racing, biathlon, snowshoe racing and completed many ski mountaineering trips. This is montane yukon arctic ultra 2017 by montane on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Quite simply the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Feb 08, 2016 scenes from the start of the yukon arctic ultra feb. The dempster highway is the only public allweather road in canada to cross the arctic circle. Licensed to youtube by adrev for rights holder, and 4 music rights societies.
The myau is not a playground for egomaniacs and though its a race you always find time to wait and care for each other. Extremely remote with no road access, this is the only part of the yukon that polar bears visit, while belugas and bowhead whales make their seasonal home in the waters off the shore. Scenes from the start of the yukon arctic ultra feb. Yukon arctic ultra yukon territory alaska northern. Jan 30, 2020 the yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon. The 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. Treatment of severe frostbite with iloprost in northern. It is the home of the little salmoncarmacks first nation, a northern tutchonespeaking people. The yukon arctic ultra is an exception on both counts.
Competitors mountain bike, crosscountry ski, or run the yukon quest trail from whitehorse to either braeburn 100mile racers or pelly farm 300mile racers as individuals or in teams. Far above the arctic circle sit ivvavik national park and herschel islandqikiqtaruk territorial park. I would create a pdffile of my briefing notes and make these available for download. Cardiac autonomic modulations and psychological correlates. Michele graglia from the yukon to the desert in 2016. The marathon, 100300430 mile races follow the course of the yukon quest. Their range includes the yukons vuntuk and ivvavik national parks and alaskas arctic national wildlife refuge. The yukon arctic ultra yau is considered to be one of the worlds. Choose to race the 430 mile, 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. A 46yearold man was evacuated by air ambulance to whitehorse general hospital from the yukon arctic ultra race, a 692km running race. This story starts on 7 february 2017 at breaburn lodge, 100 miles into the 2017 yukon arctic ultra. Yukon arctic ultra is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Jul 27, 2016 in 2016, hes already run and won the frozen yukon ultramarathon where he faced temperatures that hit 40 degrees, then a few months later, ran badwater where temps crested 120. I did the 100 mile version of the 20 yukon arctic ultra there are 300 and 430 mile divisions too along with the 42km marathon and like most winter ultras you can choose to bike, ski, or complete the distance on foot.
However, it is also possible to do the course next year and then participate in 2022. Its early february and youre participating in what is probably the worlds toughest ultramarathon. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. Mar 09, 2018 yukon arctic ultra 2018 this story starts on 7 february 2017 at breaburn lodge, 100 miles into the 2017 yukon arctic ultra.
It is no mean feat organising the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race, but then again, race organiser robert pollhammer is a paragon of efficiency and this years race was no exception. The 2016 yukon arctic 100 miles had 15 total finishers. The yukon arctic ultra yau sounds less like an ultramarathon than the premise for a jack london novel. Feb 10, 2007 now, for the fifth anniversary, the yukon arctic ultra is going the distance 740 kilometres, whitehorse to dawson on the heels of the yukon quest sled dog race. Yukon arctic ultra race remains popular attraction its billed as the coldest and toughest ultra race in the world. The race is billed as the toughest ultramarathon in the world where the temperatures. The race takes place every february here in canadas yukon. Went up to the yukon 10 yrs ago to run my first marathon, so i wanted to come back a decade later to check in, so to speak. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2016 gmc yukon 4wd 4dr slt at u. In 2016, hes already run and won the frozen yukon ultramarathon where he faced temperatures that hit 40 degrees, then a few months later, ran badwater where temps crested 120. Every outing on the trail is a learning experience whichis key to having a successful trip. The yukon arctic ultra is the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. So, during the montane yukon arctic ultra you will focus on the little things. Just in case you are wondering, david mixed in a bit of material from last year, when he participated himself and won the 100 mile race.
The race is billed as the toughest ultramarathon in. Once again, next year, there will be two training courses offered just before the montane yukon arctic ultra. I had done everything right hundreds of kilometres of tyre dragging, months of. The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. In 2007 the race was stopped when temperatures dropped below minus 60 celsius, and the trail covers more than 430 miles over frozen lakes, rivers, hills and mountains. The yukon arctic ultra is considered the longest and coldest ultraendurance event in the world. Feb 04, 2015 held in february, the arctic ultra offers four distances. This year 2020 athletes will choose to race the 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. Here we go, david brabec s final video from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020.
Dokument a vypraveni o jednom z nejextremnejsich a nejstudenejsich ultramaratonu na svete. For those of you interested, both courses have now updated their information. How he prepared for an arctic race while living in southern california. Its billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra, and i have trouble disagreeing with the label. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. However, most of the video freatures this year and particularly the finish line in braeburn. Yukon artic ultra 300 miler race results whitehorse yukon. Montane yukon arctic ultra 2016 race report the latest. I made the tough decision to withdraw from the race and try again in 2018.
It is no mean feat organising the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race, but then again, race organiser robert pollhammer is a paragon of efficiency and this. Staying warm in the yukon arctic ultra is a challenge as racers must exert great amounts of energy to get to the finish line, which can be days away in very cold temperatures. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north in extremis book 3. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river. Tuesday, february 11 19c wednesday, february 12 19c thursday, february 21c. In this interview with michele graglia, we talk about. Rear and fourwheel drive are available on every trim. Jan 30, 2020 the montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race.
The montane yukon arctic ultra took place from 412 january this year. The yukon arctic ultra account of his first attempt at the ra. Besides the footrace, the yau also allows the competition in crosscountryskiing and mountainbiking. It is open not only for runners but also for xcskiers and mountain bikers. I want to share with you some learnings from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020. Held in february, the arctic ultra offers four distances. C and relentless wilderness, the yua is an incredible undertaking.
Most participants in the courses will have signed up for the myau 2021. The yukon arctic ultra is one of the worlds coldest and toughest races. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. Now, for the fifth anniversary, the yukon arctic ultra is going the distance 740 kilometres, whitehorse to dawson on the heels of the yukon quest sled dog race.
Spring in april and early may brings the blooming of crocuses and the return of migrating birds as the snow melts. Yukon arctic ultra on a fatbike flori goes to the maxx. Daytime temperatures around 20 degrees are considered positively warm while overnight the temperature drops into the 30s and occasionally crosses 40. Yukon arctic ultra racers welcome milder temperatures in 2016 you think that you should be there by now, she said. Montane yukon arctic ultra 2016 race report by montane february 23rd, 2016 there are currently 0 comments. Start reading the yukon arctic ultra on your kindle in under a minute. The porcupine caribou herd regularly crosses the canadaus border. Niiinlii njik territorial park is yukons largest territorial park and is rigorously protected for its distinct ecosystem and deep cultural significance.
The yukon quest is considered the toughest sled dog race in the world. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money. Yukon arcitc ultra boasts frigid cold and 430 miles of. The montane yukon arctic ultra 2020 will start in whitehorse on january 30th. In 2007 the race was stopped when temperatures dropped below minus 60 celsius, and the trail covers more than 430 miles over frozen lakes, rivers, hills and m. Its safe to say that the engine power and capability from the 2016 gmc yukon is returning for 2017.