I've never met Wayne Hall in person, but I'm excited to see him run the 2009 Yukon Quest. Wayne is one of a handful of individuals still using their dogs to run traplines and travel across Alaska's winter landscape. Wayne, his wife Scarlett, and their son Garf run traps and operate a tour business in the Interior. When it comes to working sled dogs, these folks know their stuff.
A few years back Wayne entered the Yukon Quest and finished with all his solid working dogs still standing tall in harness. That was the first time anyone had completed the Toughest Race on Earth without dropping a dog. Wayne ran it once more and improved his standing. He's taken the last few years off from the Yukon Quest to build a more competitive team.
As anyone who followed my Kusko 300 adventure knows, entering distance sled dog races requires a tremendous amount of resources. I e-mailed the Halls and asked if I could put a link to their website in hopes of drumming up some sponsorships, they agreed. Wayne and his family have put together a neat sponsorship format. They'd be thankful for any level of sponsorship. Depending on the amount you sponsor they would send you pictures, dog bios, a newsletter, and more. If you'd like to be a part of the Toughest Race on Earth without the -60 temperatures, I can't think of a better opportunity.
Check out their website, you'll enjoy it. http://www.bushalaskaexpeditions.com/sponsorship.html
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