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2008 Yukon Quest Coverage :: Day 8 :: Feb. 16




Update: The leaders are back on the trail [.mp3]
As the race leaders forge ahead, mushers look forward to better trail on the Canadian side of the race. Some say the poor conditions on the Alaska side were unacceptable and must be improved in future years if the race wants to survive.

Michelle Phillips dogs sport Christmas colors at Dawson City
Michelle Phillips dogs sport Christmas colors at Dawson City
Michelle Phillips geared up in travel mode with headphones and lamp at Dawson City
Michelle Phillips geared up in travel mode with headphones and lamp at Dawson City
Dave Dalton's loaded sled is ready for the 200 mile run from Dawson to Pelly Crossing
Dave Dalton's loaded sled is ready for the 200 mile run from Dawson to Pelly Crossing
Brent Sass's leaders suited up to depart Dawson
Brent Sass's leaders suited up to depart Dawson
Brent Sass walks down his 9 dog team
Brent Sass walks down his 9 dog team while awaiting the final minutes of his 36 hour layover in Dawson to elapse
Brent Sass talks to his leaders
Brent Sass talks to his leaders before running out of Dawson City
Brent Sass (right) and his dad
Brent Sass (right) and his dad, ready the sled before Brent leaves Dawson City
Brent Sass mushes to the re-start line after the Dawson layover
Brent Sass mushes to the re-start line after the Dawson layover