Yukon Stories
Yukon Stories A Veteran Dogsledder
Swapping friendship bracelets for mushing harnesses
Saying Jocelyne LeBlanc has a love for Huskies is an understatement. With her kennel housing close to 40 at a time, her bond with each Husky is as strong as the next—and it has to be when you’re relying on them to navigate safely across frozen lakes, through icy forests, and into town for hours of patting from adoring tourists.
She’s also made a name for herself on the formidable Yukon Quest, being awarded the Challenge of the North Award by race officials for demonstrating true spirit in 2010. Join her on a standard day out on the sled.