Brian Wilmshurst, a local from the Peterborough region, is participating in the worlds toughest dog sled race with his team of 14 dogs. This 1600km has been labeled as one of the toughest dog sled races in the world, often referred to as the 'frozen gates of hell!' The below article shares the story of our local hero along with some of his near death experiences while living out his adventure.
T he Yukon Quest is an expedition through the frozen gates of hell. Half in the Yukon and half in Alaska, the 1,600-kilometre dogsled race has earned a reputation for being the toughest in the world. The distance between checkpoints is longer than the famous Iditarod, and the terrain is more challenging. The route follows a former gold-rush trail through four mountain passes and over riverbeds where the ice is as jumbled as a jigsaw puzzle. Mushers competing in the race have been stalked by wolves and charged by moose. In 2014, a team of Canadian Rangers was dispatched to...
Brian Wilmshurst, a local from the Peterborough region, is participating in the worlds toughest dog sled race with his team of 14 dogs. This 1600km has been labeled as one of the toughest dog sled races in the world, often referred to as the 'frozen gates of hell!' The below article shares the story of our local hero along with some of his near death experiences while living out his adventure.
Good luck Brian on your race this year!