The annual Hudson Bay Quest will depart Churchill for Gillam on March 13, 2014. 17 mushers will compete for the title in this years race including five from Churchill,MB. Dave Daley, race organizer and Churchill native will draw first for his bib number and start position. This year’s race can be followed on trackleaders.com. If you have the urge to venture north and watch the race -start in person, Natural Habitat Adventures offers guided Northern lights tours at this time. An unforgettable experience.
Below is the up-to-date list of mushers ready to vie for the 2014 championship.
Churchill dogs running for the love of it. Photo Brad Josephs.
1. David Daley, Wapusk Adventures, Churchill, MB
2. Justin Allen, Wapusk Adventures, Churchill, MB
3. Dan DiMuzio, Sled Dog Energy, Churchill, MB
4. Jacob Heigers, isiBindi/Riverice, Whitehorse, YT
5. Blake Freking, Manitou Crossing Kennels, Finland, MN
6. Ryan Anderson, AnderTier Racing, Ray, MN
7. Ernest Azure, Cold Toes Wet Nose Kennel, Churchill, MB
8. Denis Tremblay, Makamic Kennel, St. Michel des Saints, QC
9. Shawn McCarty, White Wilderness, Ely, MN
10. Peter McClelland, White Wilderness, Ely, MN
11. Jim Oehlschlaeger, Newberry,MI
12. Martin Massicotte, Martin Massicotte Kennels, St-Tite, QC
13. Kevin Malikowski, Winternight Sleddogs, Outing, MN
14. Charlie Lundie, Charlie’s Kennel, Churchill, MB
15. Troy Groeneveld, Ten Squared Racing, Two Harbors, MN
16. Josh Compton, Ten Squared Racing, Two Harbors, MN
17. Bob Shanahan, Shanahan Sled Dogs, Mechanicsburg, Ohio
Hi Guys
You may be aware that there are web cameras in Churchill that stream live to the internet 24/7
There is a group of krazies from all over the world that have a particular interest in watching the train arrive and depart on the Explore.Org. Beluga Whales
webcam https://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/wild-beluga-whale-cam
We have set up a website that has details of the train and other info re Churchill
We would like to hear from residents who may be interested in joining us on the comments section of the web cam.
We are in awe of everyone who lives in such cold conditions and would appreciate the opportunity to chat with some of you.
The website Churchill Conductors Club has details of us and our hobby
Please note: we do not have any commercial arrangements with any of the addressees or others listed on our site.
This is just a fun hobby
Any response by email would be appreciated , or just hop on board the comments field (scroll down to see them) of the Beluga whales cam above.