Whitehorse Daily Star

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A TOUGH START– The 2021 Yukon Journey, a 255-mile sled dog race from Pelly Crossing to Whitehorse ended Friday in the industrial area. Here are more photos from the three-day odyssey. Marcelle Fressineau had a difficult start as her team veered right. She hit a snowbank and tipped, losing her sled shortly after leaving the start line on Wednesday afternoon.

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LET’S GO – Jacob Heigers puts his team on the gangline in Pelly Crossing.

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WAITING THEIR TURN – Kyla Boivin’s team surveys the dog yard from the comfort of the truck.

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ARRIVING – Ed Hopkins and his team arrive second at the finish line in Whitehorse Friday.

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NAVIGATING THE RIVER – Nathaniel Hamlyn approaches the end of the race.

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INTO THE CHECKPOINT – Jason Biasetti and his team arrive at the Braeburn checkpoint on Thursday.

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