Sponsors

Yukon Tourism has now supported the Yukon Arctic Ultra for several years as Gold Sponsor. They have also helped us with advice and hosting media. 

For travel information on the Yukon Territory please check out our section on travel or go directly to www.touryukon.com

The SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world's first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to friends, family or an emergency service center. SPOT Inc., a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., (NASDAQ:GSAT) provides lifesaving communications technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks to this affordable, cutting-edge personal safety device, the company offers people unmatched peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless coverage. For more information on how SPOT, Inc. is helping users live to tell about it™ – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure purposes. For more information explore www.findmespot.eu.  

Lestra's headquarters are in Amboise/France near the Loire castles. There they produce sleeping bags and mats that are famous for their excellent value for money. As sponsor of the YAU Lestra have created a special edition sleeping bag which is not only warm but also has many interesting features for use in extremely cold temperatures.  

If you want to find out more about Lestra please visit www.lestra.com. 

MONTANE is a company owned and run by people with a passion for outdoor performance sports in challenging and inspiring places. Whether running or biking, hiking or climbing the characteristics required from performance clothing are the same

LIGHTWEIGHT... By reducing weight and pack size of all MONTANE clothing to the lowest achievable levels, the outdoor experience is further enhanced. Less energy is wasted carrying your clothing and more space is available for other essential items like food or equipment.

AND BREATHABLE... In all active-use outdoor situations the essential requirement of comfortable clothing is to prevent the weather entering your clothing, and at the same time allow your sweat and excess body heat to easily escape. 

If you want to find out more about MONTANE please check out their website www.montane.co.uk. 

SILVER SPONSORS

Coast Mountain Sports in Whitehorse has been providing technical outdoor equipment and clothing for outdoor enthusiasts for over 20 years. Featuring all the top brands in the business, brands like Arcteryx, The North Face, Marmot, Mountain Hardware, Patagonia, Coast Mountain has become the largest outdoor sports retailer in Northern Canada. If you would like prices or information on gear, please contact Corina at +1 86... or e-mail cmsmanager@klondiker.com.

In a few short years, Blizzard has progressed from its early days as a small-scale manufacturer of outdoor thermal survival products, to its current status as the market leader in its field.

The range has expanded and they now sell thermal protective products to users in the military, the emergency services, the emergency preparedness agencies and disaster relief as well as the original outdoor market.

The company is based in Bethesda, North Wales, on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park; a mountainous region that offers truly challenging weather conditions and proving-ground. Research and Development and all manufacturing is centered at this location.

For more information please visit www.blizzardsurvival.com.

Yukon Quest. As early as 1976, a Fairbanks to Whitehorse race had been talked of. But it wasn't until a conversation between Roger Williams, Leroy Shank, Ron Rosser and Willie Libb in the Bull's Eye Saloon, in Fairbanks in 1983, that it became more than an idea. They decided to name the race the "Yukon Quest" to commemorate the Yukon River , the old highway of the north. The trail would trace the path that the prospectors followed to reach the Alaskan interior from the Klondike during the 1898 gold rush. The first race tested both race logistics and the talents of all involved. Twenty-six teams left Fairbanks that February day in 1984. Over the next 16 days, 20 teams made it to Whitehorse , with six teams forced to drop out along the way. Sonny Lindner became the first Quest champion, completing the race in 12 days. The rest is history. For more information on the world's toughest sled dog race please go to www.yukonquest.com

Norcan Leasing Ltd. Norcan ist Whitehorse 's leading provider of quality rental cars, trucks and SUV's. Getting around the Yukon can be a complicated business, especially in the extreme conditions of a northern winter. Reliable, sturdy vehicles are the order of the day as we make our way between the remote checkpoints and oversee the demands and safety of the staff and racers who are scattered along the racecourse. We really enjoy the great cars and service of Norcan as the official supplier of vehicles for the Yukon Arctic Ultra. They also have a great choice of vehicles for the summer! For more information on rates and leasing, please contact have a look at www.norcan.yk.ca

The TREK'N EAT (used to be called Trekking Mahlzeiten) product range consists of complete meals, vegetarian meals, soups, vegetables and other diverse nutritional items from breakfast to dessert. TREK'N EAT meals are used as special nutrition by many expeditions. Each meal requires only water to prepare and is available in one and two-person servings. They also deliver special sizes and nutritional planning upon request.

At the Yukon Arctic Ultra TREK'N EAT provide us with their excellent meals at the remote checkpoints Dog Grave Lake and Ken Lake. It makes our logistics easier and the athletes still get great food. www.katadyn.com. 

Right from the beginning the City of Whitehorse was ready to support the Yukon Arctic Ultra. And the city has continued to help us ever since. Thanks to this great sponsor, we are allowed to start the race at the exact same place as the Quest mushers use.

For everyone who wants to experience a Yukon adventure the City of Whitehorse is the starting point and place to be. There you find everything, all the information, services and products you may still need to get going. And there are a lot of cultural happenings throughout the year! www.city.whitehorse.yk.ca.

Wilderness Fishing Yukon helps us by allowing us to use their cabin to host our remote Checkpoint on Fred Lake. The right cabins are not easy to find. So, we are very happy to receive this support.

Wilderness Fishing Yukon is a service oriented company that gives people the ability to enjoy great fishing in a beautiful setting. Each of their nine lakes has one clean, well maintained cabin on it. Each party gets their lake all to themselves. Clients can enjoy pristine wilderness at their own pace with the people of their choice. Fishing in the land of the midnight sun means there is plenty of daylight to fish to your hearts content. When is the last time you heard of a place where there are more moose, loons, eagles, bears, and otters than people? The fact is, places like the Yukon are a rarity the world over. The Yukon is a place where the Rocky Mountains meet the Arctic Circle. Vast valleys are fringed by beautiful mountain ranges. Once you come to the Yukon Territory, chances are you'll be back!

www.fishingyukon.com

Official Hotel:

The High Country Inn has been the official partner hotel of the Yukon Arctic Ultra right from the beginning. It's a great place to stay because of the nice rooms and the really friendly staff.

YAU athletes who stay at the High Country Inn get reduced room rates and a complementary hot buffet breakfast. To find out more about this hotel, its facilities and rooms, please visit their website www.highcountryinn.yk.ca.