The weather was just awesome and the atmosphere really emotional.
Thanks to a lot of volunteers every start went well ....
... and they had really a lot to do .... like keeping the super excited dogs in line ...
... being an additional brake ...
... and finally the mushers could take off with 3 minutes difference between each other.
One dog handler after his team took off.
Sebastian Schnuelle ( german ) on his way to the start.
Hans Gatt ( austrian? ) getting ready.
And trained by Hans Gatt Newton Marshall from Jamaica!
And here Norman Casavant from Quebec cheering up his dogs and the croud.
And ready for the start.
Here you can see only some of the volunteers .... thanks to all to support such a big event!
After holding back dog sledges for a morning a "good" cigarette!
Manu and Sascha, my german friends from Atlin came to see the start and to visit me.
And with them their 3 white german sheperds ... and Bella ...
... but I think that our beauties aren't good pullers!
Another picture of the Atlin family @ the horse ranch from other germans friends .. Ingrid and Rolf.
The unbelievable view from the ranch over the Takhini River!
And mummy Catherin cleaning Bellas paws from ice.
Everyone who wants to know more about the Quest should visit the official homepage http://www.yukonquest.com
