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Jeff King

  • Cold forced King to Scratch out of concern for dogs
    Dawson City, YK - Jeff King won the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race back in 1989. He is also well-known on the Iditarod trail, having won Alaska’s…
  • Pelly Crossing, YK - On the Yukon Quest Trail, there are a few things mushers have to be especially picky about including a sturdy sled. Jumble ice near…
  • It's a fine line between rest and racing for Yukon Quest mushers
    Carmacks, YK - Yukon Quest mushers continue to battle subzero temperatures, but the race is heating up as teams complete the first of four mandatory…
  • Fairbanks, AK - Of he 26 mushers signed up to race dog teams in this year’s Yukon Quest International Sled Dog race, 10 are rookies. They might be new to…
  • Fairbanks, AK - Champion distance musher Jeff King of Denali plans to return to the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race next February. It’s been a…
  • White Mountain, AK - The first few Iditarod teams are into White Mountain. They will rest for a mandatory eight hours before the move on through Safety…
  • When to Run and Rest is a Fine Balance in the Iditarod
    Ruby, AK - Some mushers are still trying to hold dog teams back despite the fast Yukon River miles ahead. The most experienced mushers know the river…
  • Dog Teams Remain Large as They Close in on Ruby and the Yukon
    Takotna, AK - Iditarod teams remain large. Most mushers are still running teams of 14 or more dogs. Mushers are surprised at how many dogs fared well…
  • Willow, AK - The 42nd annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race is underway. Dog teams left Willow Sunday. They’re making their way toward the Alaska Range,…
  • Grizzly and track sightings have raised concern in the Denali Park area. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, local resident, 4 Iditarod Champion Jeff King…