Category Archive: EVENTS

Jan 02

Episode 44: Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Sled Dog Race

Categories:

2012, DOG MUSHING, Dog Mushing 2012, EVENTS, Events 2012, January 2012, Podcasts

The Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Sled Dog Race takes place in Alaska. This year’s race begins January 7. Among others, 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser will be competing, along with many other big names.

The Knik 200 is what they call a mid-distance race, and it’s weathered some hard times. We’ll find out how this Little Race That could is still going, and what it takes to run an Alaskan sled dog race. One of our special guests on this episode of My Yukon Life podcast radio includes one of the most popular women sled dog mushers in the world– DeeDee Jonrowe. DeeDee is once again competing in the Knik 200 and she’ll share with us what makes the race so special to her, and what her racing strategy will be.

 

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Aug 29

Episode 26: Carcross Fly-In for Kids

Categories:

2011, August 2011, Aviation 2011, EVENTS, Events 2011, Podcasts

In this episode, take to the skies above Carcross, Yukon during the 2011 Carcross Flying Event sponsored by COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association). Join My Yukon Life host Jennifer Hawks as she flies beside seasoned aviators who’ll be donating their time and aircraft to take local kids flying. Jennifer will share the highlights of this two-day event with My Yukon Life listeners. Get ready for take off!

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Jun 21

Episode 10: Faro, Yukon’s Sheep & Crane Viewing Festival

Categories:

2011, EVENTS, Events 2011, May 2011, PLACES, Places 2011, Podcasts

(Originally aired live)

Host Jennifer Hawks takes My Yukon Life listeners on location to Faro, Yukon for the annual Sheep and Crane Viewing Festival. Jennifer captures the highlights of the three day event, which includes local bluegrass music, a wild game BBQ, and fireside presentations.

Faro is home to 400 citizens, a town that was named after the card game. When the Faro mine was operating at its peak, the population was just under 2,000. When ore prices dropped in 1985, Faro’s population dipped to 97. The mine is now closed and Faro’s economy is primarily dependent on tourism. Take a virtual trip to Faro with your host, Jennifer Hawks.

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