Hello everyone,
Yukon Arctic Ultra 2008 now open for registration
As of now you can register for the next edition of the world’s coldest and toughest marathon and ultra. You will find all necessary information in the “Application” section on www.arcticultra.de.
We will start in Whitehorse on Feb. 9th, 2008 the same day the Yukon Quest starts in Fairbanks. I confirmed the date with the Yukon Quest and because the timing (i.e. we finish the 300 miles in Pelly Crossing before the mushers get there) has worked out fine in past years there were no objections.
430 mile race to be held every 2 years only
For several reasons we have decided to hold the 430 mile race every 2 years only. Therefore, the next race all the way to Dawson City will take place again in 2009.
The main reason for this decision was the fact that we can’t head towards Dawson when the dog teams are coming our way. Of course we could have decided to start our race earlier (January 30th) in order to avoid that “encounter”. However, this may have meant that the trail would be less hard packed on our end as there would be fewer snow machines going back and forth so early in time.
Athletes who want to pre-register for the 430 mile race can do so already. We will create a special section on the Race Roster. However, we strongly urge athletes interested to have a close look at what happened to this year’s athletes (see Archive YAU 2007). We were shown quite impressively just how challenging those additional 130 miles to Dawson can be. If you want to sign up for this race use your time well getting prepared.
We have also learned some lessons and will soon announce what we intend to change in order to continue the race even if it is as cold again in 2009 as it was this year.
Yukon Arctic Ultra gear list powered by Racelite.com
Racelite.com is a project from the Great Outdoors, the company that puts on the Yukon Arctic Ultra and the Natventure Adventure Races in the Alps. Well, essentially it’s me, Robert Pollhammer, as here in Germany I am still a one-man-show.
Racelite.com came to life as a German online shop December 2005 and is specialised in selling gear for runners, ultra runners, adventure racers and other people interested in light weight and innovative gear. Soon Racelite.com will also be available in English.
Now I have put together all the products of the shop which are interesting for YAU athletes in one list. It is a good guideline of what gear people need and how much it costs. The list also includes additional tips.
You can download the gear list here on the website, in the “News Updates” and “Gear” sections.
If you have any questions regarding gear or the 2008 race please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Robert Pollhammer
(Race Director)
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