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2008 Yukon Quest Coverage :: Day 7 :: Feb. 15




Afternoon Update: Half the Quest roster rests in Dawson [.mp3]
Eight teams have reached the half-way point of Dawson City. KUAC's Dan Bross checks in with third place musher Brent Sass and rookie Ann Ledwidge, who's heading to Dawson.

Morning Update: Mackey's first to Dawson, but not by much [.mp3]
Three time defending Yukon Quest champion Lance Mackey was first into the race's halfway point of Dawson City yesterday afternoon, just barely beating Fairbanks rookie Ken Anderson. At the back of the race, a scratched musher reflects on her adventure.

An always enthusiastic Brent Sass chats with reporters in Dawson
An always enthusiastic Brent Sass chats with reporters in Dawson
Ann Ledwidge packs up her gear at Eagle
Ann Ledwidge packs up her gear at Eagle
Ann Ledwidge on the runners and ready to head for Dawson
Ann Ledwidge on the runners and ready to head for Dawson
Ann Ledwidge readies her team of Quest veteran dogs for the run toward Dawson
Ann Ledwidge readies her team of Quest veteran dogs for the run toward Dawson
Brent Sass's camp footwear of choice, Crocs sandals
Brent Sass's camp footwear of choice, Crocs sandals
Lance Mackey holds court with reporters at Dawson City
Lance Mackey holds court with reporters at Dawson City
The Arctic Oven heated tent is popular with dog mushers at the Dawson lay over
The Arctic Oven heated tent is popular with dog mushers at the Dawson lay over