Today was the start of the 700-kilometre journey from Whitehorse to Dawson City: The Yukon River Quest.
Some people use canoes, some use kayaks and some even use stand-up paddle boards.
There are two enforced rest stops totalling 10 hours in all, but other than that it’s go-go-go for a few days. Some people sleep while others paddle and some nights people don’t sleep at all.
The Yukon River Quest starts in Whitehorse and ends in Dawson City. People use canoes, kayaks and even stand-up paddle boards.
The total distance is more than 700 kilometres. There are enforced breaks along the way but teams and solo paddlers continue through the nights.
This year there were 94 teams from 14 countries. The #1 team (this year, two people in a canoe) finished after about 46 hours in the water.
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