It has been two weeks since we returned back from the Yukon 1000 and I am currently sitting at my desk in Kuwait still trying to internalise the experience that Nick (an Army veteran friend) and I have just been through. We cannot quite remember who messaged who in 2019 to say “fancy doing the Yukon 1000?”, but our interest was piqued so Nick and I […]
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“Crossing the finish line at Dalton Highway I felt a mix of pure elation and relief (there may even been a tear or two as we stopped to compose ourselves before finishing)! The race is absolutely brutal, it is a 1000 miles along a beautiful river, but after paddling for 18 hours a day for 7 days, with the weather varying from torrential rain, electrical […]
In the vast and rugged wilderness of Canada’s Yukon territory lies a race that pushes the boundaries of human endurance and determination. Welcome to the Yukon1000, an extraordinary canoe and kayak race that spans a gruelling 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres) along the Yukon River. In this article, we will delve into the origins of the Yukon1000 race and explore the spirit of adventure that drives […]
The Yukon 1000 is the world’s longest paddle race and is totally unsupported, meaning we have to carry all of our own kit, including all the food (in a bear barrel) we will need for 10 days, but we aim to complete the race in 8 days. We will canoe 1000 miles from Whitehorse in Canada along the River Yukon, up into the Arctic and […]
