The excitement builds

Let me out so I can run!

Is there such a thing as a 'cat nap' for dogs?

OK, I'm feeling refreshed now.

Little Canadian fans

Piercing blue eyes

Unloading and setting up

Trail Map (taken from Yukon Quest site)

Creative packing

I wonder what this lead dog is thinking.
("I can't believe I have to run next to this face biter for the next 1000 miles!")

Here we go!

Crowds along the river - for as far as the eye can see!

Jennifer Cochran - Number 13
(Read about Jennifer HERE)

Crossing under the bridge on Fort Wainwright

Gerry Willomitzer - Number 14
(Read about Gerry HERE)

Rod Boyce - Number 18
(Read about Rod HERE)

Five miles down, 995 to go!

Read more about the 2004 Yukon Quest

Photographs ©2004 Susan L. Stevenson