On Thursday, three decades of artifacts and memories from the historic Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, which spans 1,000 miles between Fairbanks, Alaska and the Canadian city of Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territory, will go on display at the MacBride Museum, according to the Whitehorse Star.
The staff at the MacBride Museum, located in Whitehorse, have spent months compiling 30 years worth of artifacts equipment, photos and documents that make up the Quest exhibits. Some of which were contributed by Quest veterans like Frank Turner, Gerry Willomitzer and Hans Gatt.
MacBride's program manager Leighann Chalykoff told the Star, "It's not just about the winners. We really focused on the mushers here." She adds, "There are tons of stories involved with the Quest, it's much more than a race. You really have to love your dogs."
The exhibit's opening reception was held Thursday night (cash bar, live band) and it's now open to the public August 2013.
As of Thursday, 26 mushers have registered for the Quest's 30th year, scheduled to begin in Whitehorse on Feb. 2. And some big names signed up early on, too. Read more about the exhibit.