Category: Dawson City, Yukon

The Yukon Quest in Dawson City: Day 2

Thursday, February 7th, was the second full day in Dawson City for my Journeys by Van Dyke Yukon Quest tour group. It was a busy day, and for me, it took an odd twist. I went down to the Dawson finish line downtown at 06:00 (3½ hours before sunrise),...
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The Yukon Quest in Dawson City: Day 1

On Tuesday, February 5th, I drove my Journeys by Van Dyke tour group from Whitehorse to Dawson for a 3-night stay during the mandatory 36-hour layover for Yukon Quest sled dog race teams. This is where we really get to see what goes on, both during the race and...
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