2. The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race www.yukonquest.com

3. The trail Alaska Yukon www.yukonquest.com

4. The Event Mushing sports today Sled dog races; an international sport The organisation today: Across US-Canada border Not for profit AND registered business Run by staff, contractors, volunteers www.yukonquest.com

5. The musher’s reality on the trail Physical Mental Dogs’ needs www.yukonquest.com

6. Trail: logistical challenges 11 checkpoints Weather / daylight Food bags / straw distribution Road access Small communities Cost www.yukonquest.com

7. Media 50 Media outlet attended 150 more accredited 150 more requested daily updates 9000 FB fans 8 million www.yukonquest.com

8. Volunteers / Fans Who are they? Where are they from? Their role Why do they come keep coming back? www.yukonquest.com

9. Canine Care Strict Canine care policy Veterinary team Vet checks Drug Tests www.yukonquest.com

10. Communities Size First Nations – Land use and support Time involvement for the YQ Economic Benefit Challenges: Continuity Participation / Empowerment Creating jobs www.yukonquest.com

11. YQ and sustainability No waste along the trail Trail markers clean up No idling policy vs usage of vehicles Every checkpoint set in a local community Economic benefits to all communities Pride and cultural identification to the YQ A musher’s initiative www.yukonquest.com

12. Challenges Fundraising (AK vs YT) Cross border organisation Continuity www.yukonquest.com Establish more continuity and empowerment by offering higher recognition

13. On a lighter note... www.yukonquest.com Join us for the 29 th running: Starts in Fairbanks February 4 th 2012!