The Yukon Quest started at 11 Saturday morning on the Chena River, with teams leaving in two minute intervals. Dog trucks line up in the race staging area Saturday morning. Paul Geoffrion’s turck is on the left, with Michelle Phillips’ in the middle.
Jennifer Cochran spends time with her dogs before the start. The Fairbanks musher is embarking on her second Quest after placing 16th in 2004.
Wasilla’s Kelly Griffin prepares her sled. Behind her, the dogs wait to be hooked up to the gang line, and hit the trail. /em>
Dog teams are in the race's staging area in downtown Fairbanks, preparing to start the Yukon Quest. Kyla Boivin will lead the teams out, and fellow Yukoner Sebastian Schnuelle departs last in 22nd position. Libby Casey and Dan Bross discuss the first 100 miles of trail.
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Rookie Richie Beattie takes a moment with his lead dogs before the race start.
Beattie takes off from the start chute in 17th position.
Sebastian Schnuelle prepares to leave the start in last position. Helpers hold back his team as the clock counts down.
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