Racer Bios for 2024 Yukon River Quest Entrants
There are 76 paid-up teams (170 paddlers), 1 part paid teams (2 paddlers)
Bib Sponsor:
IRISS Corp
Age: 38 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
YRQ 2022
K2O 2023
Wilderness SUP guide
See the shores of Dawson from the waterside!
Age: 68 previous races: 2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Mississauga, ON, Canada
Age: previous races: 2016,2017
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Sponsors:
We would like to thank Camp Arowhon for their generous sponsorship to help bring our dreams for this race to life. For those who know us, you know that we discovered and developed our love for recreational and endurance paddling at camp. This race would not be possible without our Arowhon family.
Charities:
We will be paddling the 2024 Yukon River Quest to support The Boundless School, an outdoor adventure school in the Ottawa Valley. We want to support a cause that recognizes the importance of outdoor education in youth, something that is often hard to access in an increasingly urbanized world. Check out www.pukierspaddle.com to learn more
Age: 24
Sex: M
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Brent run in Ontario (Algonquin Park)
Learn to sleep-paddle
Heard this was the easiest way to get to Dawson City
Age: 22
Sex: F
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
The Brent Run (Ontario), extensive backcountry canoe experience.
to paddle through the pain with a smile on my face :D
couldn't let my older brother race the YRQ without some comedic relief.
Age: 63 previous races: 2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
4 previous YRQ races, all in different category canoe.
As always, try to improve on previous race times. but more importantly, Mentor 3 newbies on how to love this race as much as the rest of the crew does!
I feel like we have a boat full of guys like the two old guys in the balcony on the Muppets show! who would want to miss out on this trip!
Age: 61 previous races: 2018,2022
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
2018 and 2022
Paddle, paddle, paddle and more paddling. Then have a beer with the team in Dawson.
Age: previous races: 2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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Age: 46
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Hunting and Hiking
This is my first time participating in the Yukon River Quest so just looking forward to the experience and hopefully making to the finish line in Dawson!
I have lived in the Yukon for last 15+ years and have always wanted to paddle the Yukon river. So what better way to experience the river then to take part in the Yukon River Quest!
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From: Whitehorse, Canada
Age: previous races: 2004,2005,2006,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
13 YRQ
Get to Dawson before the bars close Saturday night.
Love the race, love the river
Age: previous races: 2012,2013,2014,2016,2018,2022
Sex: F
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Previous YRQ's
To enjoy the beauty and power of the river and its environment -- and arrive safe, happy and healthy with my team. Recognize the great work of the organizers, volunteers, support teams that make this possible.
Age: 21 previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
YRQs
Spending time with Exceptional people, on an exceptional river
Spirit renewal
Age: previous races: 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2023
Sex: F
From: Wynndel, BC, Canada
Lots!
To have fun out on the river.
Age: previous races: 2003,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: F
From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Previous YRQs
Enjoy the river, wildlife and friends.
Age: 21
Sex: F
From: Mackenzie, BC, Canada
TBC
Buy my own dinner in Dawson!
Age: previous races: 2013,2014,2015,2016,2018,2022
Sex: M
From: Roslin, ON, Canada
Age: previous races: 2015,2016
Sex: M
From: Kingston, ON, Canada
Age: 42
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Lots of lake and river paddling, running and cycling endurance races
To finish
Age: 52
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Lots of river and lake paddling, endurance running and cycling
Finish
Age: 60 previous races: 2015,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: U
From: Arnprior, ON, Canada
YRQs
MRXs
K2Os
General Clintons
ADK 90 Miler
La Ruta Maya.....
Enjoy the experience....
and finish fast.
It's definitely a habit
Charities:
Yukoner's Cancer Care Fund
Age: previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2023
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
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Age: previous races: 2019,2022,2023
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Age: previous races: 2019,2022,2023
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Age: previous races: 2019,2022,2023
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Age: previous races: 2023
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: 23
Sex: F
From: Huntsville, ON, Canada
muskoka river X
muskoka 110
temagami/algonquin
Age: 56 previous races: 2011
Sex: M
From: Canmore, AB, Canada
dyea to dawson
yukon river quest
muskoka river X
mountain/bloodvein/katawagami/snake
temagami/algonquin
to race the YRQ with my daughter
Age: 33 previous races: 2023
Sex: M
From: Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand | Aotearoa
2022 Yukon 1000
2023 YRQ
a beer at the end
Age: 46
Sex: M
From: Fairfax, CA, United States
Tour Divide 2013
24hr MTB national racer
competitive ultra trail racer
50km - 100miles
Blue water sailor
A beer a the end
Sponsors:
The Mountain Shop
Alderworks Alaska
Starfire
Age: 33 previous races: 2019,2022
Sex: F
From: Skagway, AK, United States
2019, 2022 YRQ Voyager Canoe Finisher. Multi-day backpacking and packrafting experience in the Arctic Refuge. Experienced multi-day backpacking, climbing and mountaineering guide in SE Alaska. 10+ years experience recreating in remote backcountry settings. WFR & Swift Water Rescue certified.
Make it to Dawson before the Pit closes!
I love type 2 fun.
Age: 29 previous races: 2017
Sex: M
From: Bellingham, WA, United States
2017 YRQ Voyageur Canoe Racer. Lifelong expedition canoe and kayak paddler with experience across the Yukon, British Columbia, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. Endless lover of the personal challenge of nature.
Love it so much I come back for a 3rd one...plus the pit.
The mental and physical challenge. Mental preparation for the R2AK
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Age: 34
Sex: M
From: Skagway, AK, United States
Ultrarunner, backpacking experience, kayak and packraft. Lots of experience in the pain cave of endurance
If you aren't first, you're last. We go fast. Have fun, don't get ded.
sub 50hrs
Therapy isn't available where I live
Age: 33
Sex: F
From: Livingston, MT, United States
Previous whitewater raft guide experience as paddle captain, guided oar craft boats, hiking, rock climbing guide. Extensive rock climbing experience, some multi day backpacking.
Under 45 hrs and going for the BIG WIN BABY
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Age: previous races: 2016
Sex: M
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Age: 61
Sex: M
From: Lake Shore, MD, United States
MR 340 2022
MR 340 2023
Some mountaineering trips
Finish dry
The comradery of like-minded people
Age: 55 previous races: 2016,2017
Sex: F
From: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
YRQ sup female course record, MMP overall SUP course record, Missouri river race female sup course record, Great Glen Challenge female SUP course record, Thames Ultra female SUP course record, Norfolk Broad Ultra female SUP course record, First female to race 11city non- stop, Molokai SUP - full distance solo, 5 times UK national champion in every class and discipline 24hr sup world record, 4 x OC1/2/6 state titles
To finish and enjoy the race (and not kill Rob)
Having completed the race previously I want to compete and enjoy the race, the river and the Yukon
Age: 63 previous races: 2007
Sex: M
From: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Outrigger ocean racing. First time at this event
Try and keep up with Joanne. Gain experience. Finish within time limits.
What an opportunity - After I was asked by Joanne (who has a list of endurance records longer than my arm) if I would do the race with her, I could hardly refuse.
To challenge myself and remind others that life doesn’t end when you retire.
Charities:
Estonian Canoeing Federation http://www.aerutaja.ee/
Aidu Water Sports Centre http://www.aidu.ee/
Sindi Rapid https://www.facebook.com/sindikarestik/
Age: 39 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Tallinn, Estonia | Eesti
Media Team of Team Estonia at Yukon River Quest on 2018.
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon River Quest on 2022.
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon 1000 on 2023.
Võhandu Marathon 100 km international canoeing marathon in Estonia 3 times (K2).
("Do your own" challenge upstream 100km followed by downstream 100km race as part of the Võhandu Marathon).
Tallinn-Helsinki sea crossing 81,5 km from Estonia to Finland - twice (K2).
Plus other different wilderness river and sea kayaking events (K2).
Open sea charity swimming from mainland to 14 islands in Estonia.
TV-host, journalist.
Enjoy the race
Explore Yukon river again and invite our paddle friends to visit Estonia!
Age: 50 previous races: 2018,2022
Sex: M
From: Tallinn, Estonia | Eesti
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon River Quest on 2018 and 2022.
Tandem Kayak MEN at the Yukon 1000 on 2023.
Võhandu Marathon 100 km international canoeing marathon in Estonia 14 times (K1, K2).
Gauja XXL 320 km international canoeing marathon in Latvia (K2).
Tallinn-Helsinki sea crossing 81,5 km from Estonia to Finland (K2).
1984-1995 Canoe Sprint athlete, National Team (K1, K2, K4). 40+ years of canoeing.
ICF Dragon Boat World Championships 2015 Racice, 2016 Poznan.
Plus other different wilderness river and sea kayaking events (K1, K2, whitewater, slalom).
President of Estonian Canoeing Federation since 2015.
Enjoy the race
Explore Yukon river again and invite our paddle friends to visit Estonia!
Age: 54
Sex: F
From: Scottsdale, AZ, United States
MR 340 twice
Grand Canyon rim to rim >25 hikes
2 week outdoor survival school
camping
Moab canoeing on Green River
Texas 100K
Multi-day Boundary Waters Canoe trips
finish and have a blast
Age: 34
Sex: F
From: Raleigh, NC, United States
many years of paddling, backpacking, and wilderness experience, including self-supported paddle trips. Wilderness first aid training. upcoming paddle races as training for the Yukon
finish and have a great time
Sponsors:
Listers Motor Sports
Age: previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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Age: 36 previous races: 2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
some
Finish
Age: 37 previous races: 2016,2017,2019,2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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Age: 65 previous races: 2022
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
some Alberta and Yukon river and lake paddling.
paddle
Age: 43 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
YRQ22
Solo expedition to Aconcagua
6000m elevation gain in one push
won a 100km running race
To finish
Age: 40
Sex: F
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
Backpacking, overnight wilderness experience, river kayaking and canoeing.
To finish
Age: 0
Sex: F
From: Orange Beach, AL, United States
Alabama 650
Yukon 1000
Suwannee 230
Expedition Adventure Racer
Meet my husband and dogs in Dawson City.
I have a 'thing' for the Yukon River.
Charities:
Give A Mile
Age: 50 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
Have submitted resume and been approved
SUP Paddling Experience:
500 km SUP paddle Calgary to Medicine Hat, self-supported, 6-day trip, involved camping and navigation
Calgary to Carselsand >50km SUP day paddle, Class +1 rapids
>greater than 6 trips of 40 kms on the Bow River, Calgary. The north end to the south end of the city. Class II rapids
Many paddles home from work or on the weekend (~25KM in distance). The river has class-2 rapid sections (these areas are used for class-2 rapid training for kayakers, surfers, etc.).
Also took the RIVER SUP BEYOND THE INTRO course from AQ Outdoors, white water techniques were taught
Ultra-endurance races:
- The Spine Race: A 268-mile non-stop, self-supported, running/expedition style race in the Pennine Way, UK in the middle of Winter. https://thespinerace.com
- The Moab 200: A 240-mile non-stop run race in Moab, AZ US. http://moab200.com
- The Canadian Death Race – 125 km running race in the mountains, Grand Cache Ab
- Lost Souls 100 km – Lethbridge Ab
- 1 x Ironman Finisher (Arizona)
Ultra-Trail Runs Self Supported
- Self supported West Coast Trail run - completed in 23 hours non-stop.
- Self supported Grand Canyon Rim-to-rim run - completed in 9 hours non-stop.
- The Rockwall trail – 55 kms - Kootney National Park Solo, self-supported
- The Northover trail Kananaskis – 36 kms
- Juan Du Fuca Trail 41 kms – Solo Self supported
Also many weekends out on self-trail runs in the Canadian Rockies (Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff) mountains: 3Peak challenge (Mt. Grotto, Mt. Lady MacDonald, Ha Ling Peak, Powder Face, East End Over Rundle, etc.).
Mountaineering:
2 x Climbing expedition to the Andes, climbing in the Huascaran Range, several successful summits
Several mountain summits in the Canadian Rockies
>5 years of mountaineering, Ice and rock climbing experience
2.5 years Military services as a Reconnaissance Infantry solider, trained in survival, and navigation
Finish successfully and safely
love outdoors, love endurance races
Age: 36
Sex: F
From: Langley, BC, Canada
kayak Guide in Clayquot Sound
Camping and Paddling on BC's west coast
Wilderness First Aid
To finish the race in the time aloud
To challenge my endurence and experince the yukon's wilderness
Sponsors:
Pending but likely
Charities:
Pending but likely
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: 0
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: 25
Sex: M
From: London, United Kingdom
Lifetime spent paddling on UK rivers, Mountaineering/wilderness experience including climbing mont blanc, Kilimanjaro, Ben Nevis, Snowdon
Complete the race and push myself to my limits. Make lifelong memories in the process
Age: 25
Sex: M
From: London, United Kingdom
Years of canoeing experience, High level athlete
Beat the cut offs and finish the race
Age: 0 previous races: 2016,2019,2022
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From: Armagh, Armagh, United Kingdom
Age: 0 previous races: 2022
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From: , Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
Age: 0 previous races: 2022
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From: , Wicklow, Ireland | Éire
Age: 0 previous races: 2022
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From: , NSW, Australia
Age: 0 previous races: 2022
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From: London, United Kingdom
Age: 0
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Sponsors:
All Pro Yukon Restoration and Construction Ltd.
Age: 42 previous races: 2022
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Attempted in 2022
Finish the race
Would like to finish what we started in 2022
Age: 40 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Attempted 2022
Finish the race
Would like to finish what we started in 2022
Age: 29
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
12-years of back-country canoe tripping including: Algonquin Park, Quetico Park, Wabakimi Park, and the Yukon River
To have fun and if we can be competitive, even better!
Fun!
Age: 30
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
10+ Years of back country paddling and tripping
Fun!
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Sex: M
From: Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Canoe tripping and guiding around the East-arm of Great Bear Lake
Fun!
Age:
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Park Warden and Canoe tripper in Quetico Provincial Park. 10+ years of tripping, guiding and back country paddling.
Fun!
Age:
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
10+ years of back country paddling and tripping
Fun!
Age: 30
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
10+ years' experience paddling and tripping around NW Ontario
Fun
Age:
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
10+ years of back country and tripping
Fun!
Age: 30
Sex: M
From: Ottawa, Canada
10+ years back country paddling
Fun!
Age: 25
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Various backwoods trips through Quetico and Wabakimi Parks
Have fun
Age: 31
Sex: M
From: Thunder Bay, Canada
Various backwoods trips around Thunder Bay region (Quetico, White Otter, Etc)
Have fun
Age: 33
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
backcountry hikes - multi days
hunting (by foot)
ex-military (all seasons)
to finish it and have fun
for fun and to challenge myself
Age: 44
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
backcountry hikes - multi days
multi days canoe trip
to finish it and have fun
Age: 0
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From: Victoria, BC, Canada
Age: 61
Sex: M
From: Liège, Liège, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Ultra paddle races
o 2023. Dordogne 360k. Fourth in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2022. Loire 725k. Fourth in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2022. Dordogne 130k. Third in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2021. Dordogne 130k. Third in K1 and 6th in total.
o 2020. Dordogne 130k. Sixth in K1 and 9th in total.
Recent river/sea marathons
o 2023: Belgian marathon river racing National Championship. Second K1 V3.
o 2023: Belgian down river racing National Championship. First K1 V3.
o 2023: Amsterdam Waterland Marathon. 25th K1 Master.
o 2023: Belgian Surfski Championship (Belgian Coast Race). Third K1 V3.
Adventure race
o 2007: Hebridean Challenge, Scotland.
Sea kayak expeditions
o 2003: Organisation and participation to a 2 week expedition around the Marlborough Sounds including D’Urville Island and the legendary French Pass, NZ.
o 2002: 4 day expedition to the Great Barrier Island from Auckland harbour, NZ.
o 2002: 3 day paddling tour in Fiordland, NZ.
o 2001 – 2003: Many shorter weekly paddling trips from Auckland as a member of Auckland Canoe Club during my 2 year stay in NZ.
o 2003: 2 day trip along Apple Cross Peninsula in Scotland.
o 1991: 90 k crossing from Carupano to Margarita Island, Venezuela.
Finish the race
Age: previous races: 2019
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From: Pukatawagan, MB, Canada
Age: 0 previous races: 2023
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From: calgary, AB, Canada
Age: 0 previous races: 2023
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From: calgary, AB, Canada
Sponsors:
None
Charities:
TBC
Age: 28
Sex: M
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Strong athlete, competed in a 10km open water swim and multi-day unsupported cycling trip around the Scottish highlands. Comfortable multi-day hiking and camping
Complete it in a good time, but not trying to break any world records.
To enjoy the beauty of the Yukon and experience the wilderness in a unique way.
Age: 28
Sex: M
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Also a strong athlete, completed the 10km open-water swim and multi-day unsupported bike packing trip with Richard. Also comfortable doing multi-day hikes and self-sufficient camping.
To get a good time but we're not trying to break any world records.
Age: 68 previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Chelsea, QC, Canada
3x YRQ
Sponsors:
Ripple FX Paddles
H2O Paddle sports
Age: 43
Sex: M
From: London, ON, Canada
My first race was the Muskoka River X almost 10 years ago. After this race I became intrigued by both marathon paddling and making composite canoe paddles. I have competed in many north American races including the General Clinton and Ausauble River Marathon and many smaller local Ontario, NY, and Michigan races. In 2018 I competed in La Ruta Maya in Belize.
In 2015 I made my first composite paddle, and that was t he beginning of Ripple FX Paddles.
Paddle fast, have fun, learn some Cree words from Trina :)
1. To experience the scenery
2. Bucket list check
3. Push my limits of endurance and perseverance
Age: 45
Sex: F
From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
I started paddling 10 years ago and became competitive 8 years ago. I've entered the Red River Challenge Solo Canoe 42km race twice, entered Pain in the Assiniboine tandem canoe once, and last summer I raced it solo. I raced in many local canoe races. Not only do I race in canoe marathons but I also compete in dragon boat races. I’m a dragon boat paddler and went to word championships in 2022 in Czech Republic.
This will be my first Wilderness Canoe Marathon Race at this distance.
To finish at least top 10 in our category.
- To enjoy the scenery
- I love taking on new challenges and to experience an ultra canoe marathon.
Age: 44 previous races: 2023
Sex: M
From: Golden Lake, ON, Canada
Age: 48 previous races: 2006,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022
Sex: M
From: North Gower, ON, Canada
Various paddling and running races, plenty of YRQs.
Paddle hard and keep the sleep monsters at bay.
Always a great challenge!
Charities:
Stix Together and Yukon Cancer Care Fund
Age: 66 previous races: 2011,2012,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Paddle a C4 to Carmacks FAST. Laberge willing...
Can't stop racing
Age: 70 previous races: 2007,2014,2015,2017
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
YRQ 2007,14,15,17
To finish strong and have fun in a C4 with awesome women!
Age: previous races: 2011,2012,2013,2015,2017
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
5 YRQ races - included a swim through 5 Finger Rapids to cool us off!
Lots of amazing 2 week wilderness canoe trips in Yukon
To finish healthy.
To enjoy the comradery of being on the water with friends while training.
To get across Lake Laberge!
Being in a C4 again and only doing the half race.
Age: previous races: 2019,2022
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Have done the river quest twice plus many years of wilderness experience.
To paddle with an amazing group of women!
Age: 0
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: 40 previous races: 2023
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
YRQ 2023
Paddle on the left, paddle on the right, stay up right in between.
Sponsors:
Thirsty Souls Community Brewing
Blue Ridge Sleep Medicine
Charities:
WOGO
Age: 56
Sex: M
From: Mount Airy, NC, United States
Iditasport 1100 champion 2018-foot, Yukon Arctic Ultra 300 champion-foot, Iditasport 350 miles foot 2017 champion, raced flat water kayaks as youth for several years in Slovakia and reached podium in 20 km nationals, recently got back into kayaking with several day trips on the New River, Yadkin River and bike pack rafting on NC, VA, TN and WV rivers- see Strava
Complete the race, stay safe and enjoy fellowship of fellow paddlers
I love Yukon, Alaska and being on the water in incredible environment. I like personal challenges. I have completed hardest triathlons, foot races, swim races and bike races in the world. Kayaking brings me back to my teenage years witch I spent training and racing on Danube river
Age: 60 previous races: 2019,2022,2023
Sex: F
From: Gloucester, ON, Canada
YRQ x 3; MRX; Huntsville 110; K2O; General Clinton 70 miler and others; Meanest Link
To briefly catch up to #9 when he has to pull over to vomit
Maybe I will get it right this time.
Age: 37
Sex: M
From: Fairbanks, AK, United States
I am an archaeologist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. My position requires me to be in remote areas of Alaska for extended periods at a time. A lot of my fieldwork is conducted by either rafting/packrafting or with inflatable kayak. I've had the opportunity to see some amazing rivers and lakes in Alaska and am looking forward to seeing the Yukon!
My aim is to be safe and finish the race in under the allotted time and continue to compete in future paddle races.
Doing this for my father, a lover of the Yukon!
Age: 50 previous races: 2019
Sex: M
From: Kansas City, MO, United States
6x MR340 Finisher
2019 YRQ Men's Tandem Kayak
2021 Alabama 650 Finisher (Men's Solo)
2023 Yukon 1000 Finisher
Just have fun.
Just have more fun in the Yukon and see wonderful things.
Age: previous races: 2014,2016,2018,2023
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From: Essen, Kempen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Age: previous races: 2012,2014,2016,2017,2018,2022
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From: Roeselare, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Age: previous races: 2012,2016,2018,2022,2023
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From: Marke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Age: 48
Sex: M
From: Beernem, Belgium, Belgium | België | Belgique | Belgien
Sponsors:
Yukon Unguided
Age: 36
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Guided Yukon river for UpNorth in 2019, multiple multi day canoe trips in Yukon and Ontario. Former infantry soldier
Finish in respectable time
Age: 0
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Sponsors:
Kokua SUP, Paddler Shop Hayama
Age: 29
Sex: M
From: Woy Woy, NSW, Australia
Inspired by past performances of the stand up athletes
Age: 0
Sex: F
From: Nictaux, NS, Canada
No paddle racing experience. On land, a half dozen half marathons and a one-day 23 mile hike. Wilderness paddling notable trips: solo self-supported kayak 3 day trip in the Okefenokee swamp (alligators aplenty, 2021), guided self-supported group ocean kayaking and camping 5 day trip in Baja Sud Mexico (2022), guided self-supported group ocean kayaking and camping 7 day trip in Haida Gwaii (2023). On land, I've done a few multi-day hiking trips like hiking to the lost city in Colombia (4 days, 2016) and hiking in the Andes in Peru (5 days, 2006)
Finish safely
I would like to spend my 40th birthday chasing the midnight sun in the YRQ!
Age: 0
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From: Juneau, AK, United States
Age: 0
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From: Sacramento, CA, United States
Age: 0
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From: Carbondale, CO, United States
Age: 0
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From: Carbondale, CO, United States
Age: 59 previous races: 2023
Sex: M
From: Brecon, Powys, United Kingdom
2023
To simply finish… although it would be brilliant to beat last years surprising time.
Why wouldn’t you want to do it?
Age: 56 previous races: 2023
Sex: M
From: CRESSAGE, United Kingdom
2023
Simply to finish… but in an ideal world, to also beat last years surprising time.
Because I’m a born leader!!
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Sex: M
From: Dilwyn, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
NO
To finish with a smile
Because Tony said so.
Age:
Sex: M
From: WEST MIDLANDS, United States
2023
To smile from beginning to end
Because Tony said to do it!!
Age: 46
Sex: M
From: Townsville, QLD, Australia
Finish before cut off time
Age: 46
Sex: M
From: Townsville, QLD, Australia
Finish in time
Age: 44
Sex: M
From: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Be the first person to complete race shirtless
Age: 46
Sex: M
From: Tumbi Umbi, QLD, Australia
Finish in time
Sponsors:
CAP
Age: 45 previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2023
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
I've gotten lost 1 or twice
Same as always
Love the river
Age: previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2019,2023
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From: Carcross, YT, Canada
Age: previous races: 2015,2016,2017,2019,2023
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From: Carcross, Canada
Age: previous races: 2023
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Age: previous races: 2023
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From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: 19
Sex: M
From: Chibougamau, QC, Canada
YRQ 2019 tandem canoe mixed
Finish
Age: 48
Sex: F
From: Montreal, QC, Canada
1989 – 1997: Competitive sprint kayaking and canoeing
1993 : Canada Games, Bronze medalist in K-2 and K-4
2000-2005: Rafting guide on the Rouge River, Grenville, Quebec
2012: 18-day expedition on the Colorado River, Grand Canyon
2014 – 2023: Complete Twenty Ultra Marathons
I have a dream to win the Solo women Kayak category at the Yukon River Quest
I was in Whitehorse in 2018 to run the Reckless Raven 80km ultra. I have several family members in Whitehorse. I saw the start of the YRQ race back in 2018 and told myself I would do this race one day.
Sponsors:
Kulisy.cz
Humi.cz
Age: 48
Sex: M
From: Ouběnice nad Kocábou, Czech Republic | Czechia | Česko
Budějovice - Praha
Pádluj o 106
Enjoy the race
I like long races, long travelling alone and exploring my limits
Age: 47
Sex: M
From: Dawson city, YT, Canada
Yukon river quest 2022 unfinished
Yukon river
Stewart river
Klondike river
rivers in Czech republic
finish it
find what is lost
Age: 0
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From: Denver, CO, United States
Age: 0
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From: Denver, CO, United States
Age: 0
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From: Denver, CO, United States
Age: 0
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From: New York, NY, United States
Age: 60
Sex: M
From: Cornwall, ON, Canada
Raisin River Canoe Race - 2014-2023
West Coast Trail and North Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) - solo backpack - 2013
Avid outdoors and adventure seeker
Finish.
No blisters.
Not need rescuing.
1) I'm 60 this year, and needed a way to celebrate
2) Can't think of a better reason to go to the Yukon again (Not really true)
3) It was either this or volunteer again
4) I told them I'd be coming back
5) Why Not
Age: previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
2022 YRQ participant, multiple Ironmans, multiple multi-day endurance races, local river paddling, multi-day paddling treks.
Finishing!
Finishing!
Age: 50
Sex: F
From: Norfolk, VA, United States
Whitewater paddler, guide and instructor. Swiftwater rescue, and Wilderness First Responder.
MR340
Grand Canyon, Colorado River 224/270 miles, 14 times
Tibet to Nepal Mountain Biking Expedition, 900 miles at high altitude, 28 days
Solo self support mountain biking expedition in Nepal, India, and Pakistan border.
To experience the Yukon River in its pure beauty, and building genuine camaraderie with other paddlers, supporters and volunteers along the way.
Age: 35 previous races: 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Age: previous races: 2014,2015,2017,2018
Sex:
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Age: 60 previous races: 2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023
Sex: M
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
MR340/Muskoka X/Mississippi 150/Red River 100/YRQ
Do as well as possible for this old body.
Looking to finish the race with stomach contents in place and no injuries. Might have to go slower to go faster.
Age: 43 previous races: 2013,2015,2018,2019,2022
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Messing about in boats.
Enjoy the good, the bad and the ugly.
Fat bottomed girls make the rockin' world go round!
Age: 63 previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022
Sex: F
From: Chelsea, QC, Canada
4 X YRQ
Have fun. Be fast. Beat Crispin.
To paddle down the beautiful Yukon River with my lady friends. To celebrate females of all shapes, sizes, ages & abilities who are getting active outside. To be part of the YRQ family again.
Age: previous races: 2019,2023
Sex: F
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Age: previous races: 2017,2018,2019
Sex: F
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Age: 58 previous races: 2019,2022
Sex: M
From: Steffisburg, Bern, Switzerland | Schweiz | Suisse | Svizzera | Svizra
Finisher 2019 and 2020
try to beat my best time
Arrive safely in Dawson and enjoy the adventure
Age:
Sex: M
From: London, United Kingdom
Age: 25
Sex: F
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Done quite a bit of thru hiking in the US and Canada as well as some long distance kayak touring. Currently a kayak guide and forester based out of Vancouver :) - trying to test myself by doing this!
Get through it!
Age: 49
Sex: M
From: Raanana, Israel | إسرائيل | ישראל
3x Eco Challenge (Argentina, New Zealand, Fiji)
Ultra Ironman: Arch to Arc
Ultramarathons: Badwater, Marathon de Sables, Western States, UTMB
Finish and enjoy it :)
Age: previous races: 2017,2018,2019,2022
Sex: F
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
A few YRQ's (including 3x C1) and local races. 35+ years of northern wilderness experience, much of it solo by ski, horseback, dogteam, canoe, foot. Known to drag the odd kid (ages 30, 28, and 12) along as required for their health and mine.
Physically/mentally exhausted, sleep deprived, remote, no one around, fast moving current - what could go wrong?!
Always be in the moment.
Don't hate the river, the race, people, logs that look like people, people who look like logs.
Properly use my GoPro, GPS, Maps. Basically stop being a luddite and learn from my mistakes.
Indulge mother nature head on.
Life is too short: I'm not getting any younger :-)
and secondly, because I still can.....and this too shall pass........
Charities:
Sponsor Jamie with 10 cents a KM to Ride down the Yukon River with Heart = $71.50 or more!
https://heartandstrokerideforheart.crowdchange.ca/page/jwatson
Age: 43
Sex: M
From: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Lots of Ontario back country paddling
Finish in good spirits
Raise money for Heart and Stroke - Ride for Heart
Represent Grandpa Bill's legacy with my cousins.
Raise money for Heart and Stroke:
https://heartandstrokerideforheart.crowdchange.ca/page/jwatson
Age:
Sex: M
From: Garibaldi Highlands, BC, Canada
Avid kiteboarder
Looking to have a great time and finish.
Age: 30
Sex: F
From: inuvik, NT, Canada
Recreational canoeing
Camping, multiday hiking in the north and bike touring.
Finishing the race
Age:
Sex: M
From: la conception, QC, Canada
Avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiastic
Finish the race
Age: 37
Sex: M
From: kincardine, ON, Canada
wilderness yes
Complete
Age: 22
Sex: M
From: Whitehorse, YT, Canada
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From: Ribnica, Slovenia | Slovenija
Age: 34
Sex: M
From: Marshlake, YT, Canada
have a fair bit of paddling and outdoor experience.
would like to finish.
I'm tired of running, paddling seems like a fine idea.
Age: 45
Sex: M
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
MR 340, Muskoka X, Mountaineer, rock climber
Started this journey of finishing the YRQ in 2021. Stood at the starting line in 2021 but the race got cancelled the night before. Then I have been unable to make it back, but I am available to start the race in 2024
Cross the finish line standing up
Age: 46
Sex: M
From: Saint pierre, Reunion, France
Competition racing kayak and now
surfski in Reunion island,
river marathon with dusi kayak marathon , ribba de sella , ardeche
ultratrail experience
trekking and mountain climbing experience
finisher of the race
enjoy kayak adventure with friend in wilderness
autonomy and endurance sport
Age: 46
Sex: M
From: meudon, france, France
rowing competition
kayak marathons ardeche, riba de sella spain, dusi kayak marathon
surfski pratice
moutain climbing
professional sailor skiper
use to travel in wilderness condition
finisher of the race
enjoy adventure in wilderness with friend
Age: 50 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
MuskokaX (2013, 2016, 2019) in canoe and 2022 on SUP, Texas Water Safari in 2018, MR340 in 2022. YRQ 300km on SUP in 2022.
125km Bowron on SUP in 56 hrs. Missinaibe in 6 days. Various Haida Gwaii and Lake Superior.
Finish standing up
YRQ - Signed up Nov 2019, cancelled 2020, drove 16 hrs to get double vaccinated with 24 hours to spare to get into the Yukon in 2021 and then it was cancelled 6pm night before, raced 300km in the flood in YRQ 2022, sat out 2023...back to FINISH!
Age: 48 previous races: 2022
Sex: M
From: Calgary, Canada
-YRQ 2022
-3 x self-guided multiple overnight paddles Calgary to Medicine Hat on the Bow River
-2 x Ultra Marathon finishes (100km Lost Soul 2023 & 50km Calgary 2023)
=2 x Marathons (Toronto 2022, New York 2023)
-Multiple long distance +20km hikes in Alberta
-North Coast Trail (BC) 60km trail run Aug 2023
-Own a motor boat and am a regular on the lake during summer months water skiing, wake boarding
-Camping (tenting/tent trailer) Alberta/BC
-Scouts member growing up in New Zealand
-2006 6 month South American backpacking trip (Inca Trail, Colca Canyon)
Finish with a smile!
Want to challenge myself.
Age: 46 previous races: 2018,2022
Sex: M
From: Dawson City, YT, Canada
2018 Yukon River Quest - C4
2022 Yukon River Quest to Carmacks
Lots of Yukon river paddling.
To complete it in my best time.