by Steve Selden | Mar 17, 2015 | Tour News
All the gee’s and haw’s have drifted across the tundra upwards to the northern lights have ceased for another year as the 2015 Hudson Bay Quest has finished in Churchill. This year’s champion is Martin Massicotte from Trois Rivieres, Quebec.
2015 Hudson Bay Quest champion Martin Massicotte. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
Martin runs a paving contracting business in Quebec and dreamed of being a dog musher since age eight when he trained the family St. Bernard. In 2003 martin placed 6th in the Yukon Quest, a race that runs 1000 miles from Yukon to Alaska. He has aspired to run the Hudson Bay Quest and the Iditarod in a few years. he can now check off the Quest in a big way…with a first place prize and trophy!
His passion for the sport of dog mushing is summed up succinctly by this quote: “In leisure time, I run dogs, I think about dogs and I talk about dogs!!!”
Congratulations to Martin and all the other hearty mushers that competed in this year’s race. See you all next year!
2015 Hudson Bay Quest winner Martin Massicotte. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
Canadian Rangers from the Lamprey checkpoint won best checkpoint. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
2015 Hudson Bay Quest mushers. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
Come to Churchill for the start of the 2016 Hudson Bay Quest!
by Steve Selden | Mar 16, 2015 | Churchill News
The Hudson Bay Quest has finished with unofficial results posted. Tom Terry was the last musher heading into Churchill after being caught in a ground blizzard yesterday and the official word is that he scratched from the race. Tom arrived into Churchill today and the other mushers were there to welcome him in.
Tom Terry safely into Churchill. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
Overall the mushers had good weather over the course of the race. Some had to battle through the ground blizzard that blew in at the tail end of the race. While time results have been posted, the official place finishes will be revealed tonight at the mushers banquet at 5:30 pm in Churchill.
I won’t speculate as to the 2015 winner at this point as the times can be adjusted by the race marshal for different infractions over the course. Stay tuned for final results in tomorrow’s post!
Mushers Dave Daley #3 and Justin Allen #4 arrive at the Churchill finish in this year’s Hudson Bay Quest. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
An eager participant of this years Hudson Bay Quest. Laurie Dingwall photo.
Justin Allen in bib #4. Laurie Dingwall photo.
An avid fan congratulates her grandpa at the finish in Churchill. Laurie Dingwall photo.
Musher Dave Daley congratulates one of his race dogs. Laurie Dingwall photo.
2015 Musher Justin Allen and sled dog post race. Laurie Dingwall photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 14, 2015 | Churchill News
Wearing Bib #13 Martin Massicotte glided into Churchill at 20:17:20 CST. An extremely fast run of the course from Gillam to Churchill. Even though he came into Churchill first the official results and winner will not be announced until the Mushers banquet on Monday at 17:30.
Stay posted for more updates on the 2015 Hudson Bay Quest!
Martin Massciotti first into Churchill. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
Hudson Bay Quest finish line in Churchill. Courtesy Hudson Bay Quest.
Come see the amazing northern lights and next year’s Hudson Bay Quest.
by Steve Selden | Mar 12, 2015 | Churchill News
Experiencing Churchill in the winter months potentially can shock one’s physical system. Weathering the weather is really a ‘mind over matter’ concept. However, the beauty of the landscape and the shimmering northern lights soothe the pain of occasional frigid temperatures. Amazing beauty in the Churchill region has a way of heightening one’s pleasure under any circumstances.
The addition of Natural Habitat’s Aurora Pod on the Hudson Bay coast now provides another option for experiencing the many facets of natural beauty in Churchill. The frozen bay, precambrian sheild, boreal forest under the aurora borealis in one location enables travelers to experience the Arctic feel in a panoramic setting.
Natural Habitat photographer under the northern lights in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Natural Habitat staff member Alex under the amazing aurora borealis in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Incredible northern lights above the boreal forest in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Northern lights with the warm aurora pod in the foreground in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Northern lights above the Wapusk Adventures dog yard and teepee in Churchill, Manitoba. Brad Josephs photo.
Aurora borealis above road to Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Come see the spectacular northern lights in Curhchill, Manitoba!
by Steve Selden | Mar 9, 2015 | Churchill Photography
The Natural Habitat Aurora pod has landed in Churchill and initial reviews have been phenomenal.The town is buzzing with the addition of an amazing new viewing concept for northern lights season in the area. These photos are just a small look at the aurora pod’s infant stages. The aurora continues to be very impressive and the hope is it will continue for the duration of the season.
Natural Habitat Aurora Pod. Alex deVries-Magnifico photo.
Northern lights in the boreal forest. Alex deVries – Magnifico photo.
Aurora pod interior. Alex deVries -Magnifico photo.
Northern lights through the aurora dome ceiling. Alex deVries -Magnifico photo.
Aurora through the glass viewing dome. Alex deVries -Magnifico photo.
