The High Country Inn is returning as the official hotel sponsor – Yukon for the 2012 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race.

Located in downtown Whitehorse, the High Country Inn is owned and operated by Northern Vision Developments LP. This is the third year they have supported the Yukon Quest as an official hotel sponsor.

"With High Country Inn backing the Yukon Quest, we know race visitors and participants will again rest easy in fine style,” said Sue Thomas, executive director of the Yukon Quest International Association (Canada).

"High Country's staff are going above and beyond with their help planning the Finish and Awards Banquet on Feb. 18.

"Mushers and their support teams, volunteers, fans and sponsors are already looking forward to the crowning of the 29th Quest champion at the Yukon Convention Centre!”

"We are excited at the opportunity to renew our partnership with the Yukon Quest,” added Adam Gerle, VP of Marketing for Northern Vision.

"The experience for Yukon Quest visitors will start with incredible

accommodations and outstanding Yukon hospitality here at the High Country Inn and Yukon Convention Centre. Our staff can't wait to welcome everyone next February.”

Northern Vision Development LP also owns and operates the Best Western Gold Rush Inn. For Finish Week & QuestFest in Whitehorse, both the Gold Rush Inn and the High Country Inn will offer a reduced rate of $89 CAD per night including airport shuttle and free Internet access. Yukon Quest mushers, support teams, volunteers and fans can request the Yukon Quest special rate when booking accommodation.

The 29th annual Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race will start Feb. 4, 2012 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Quest Fest will start in Whitehorse on Feb. 13th and run until Feb. 18th.