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YUKON QUEST - QUICK FACTS YUKONQUEST.COM – OFFICIAL WEBSITE In 2013–2014 Local Government and Partners include: City of Fairbanks, In 2015 the Quest will celebrate its the Yukon Quest website had over 1.15 million page views with Fairbanks North Star Borough, City of Dawson and City of nd 32 annual race, which is the only over 327,000 visits. The average time spent on the site per visit Whitehorse. international race in the world. The was nearly 5 minutes. race runs 1,000 miles through 11 Business and Organizational partners include: Northern and communities in and Yukon and takes The Yukon Quest attracts fans and visitors from around the Lower 48 partners. place around-the-clock during 9 to 14 days globe. Website visitors world-wide demonstrate the universal under extreme winter conditions. The Yukon appeal of the Yukon Quest with enquiries from United States, With a trail that covers 1,000 miles between Whitehorse and Quest follows historic Northern travel routes Canada, Germany, , UK, , Sweden, Switzerland, Fairbanks, travelling through a total of 11 communities, the race that cross the border between Canada and has a significant economic impact. the US. The Yukon Quest is proud of the Austria, Japan and Australia. partnerships in place with six levels of GLOBAL AUDIENCES Communities and individuals are engaged and take government and six First Nations. ownership! Independent travelers consider visiting between four days and DID YOU KNOW? four weeks to experience the excitement and Northern Participating northern communities understand the value of the We move over 45,000 pounds of dog food hospitality of the Yukon Quest in person. Travel tours bring Yukon Quest and commit to the success of the race. The benefits and 800 bales of straw. More than 40 guests from North America, Europe and Japan to the north to of being a part of this team are far-reaching! vehicles are driven over thousands of miles enjoy the race and experience the spirit of the north. More than of winter highways. Sell-out banquets are 28,800 people regularly follow the Yukon Quest through Communities run checkpoints, make donations, supply much hosted in Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Facebook, while Twitter has more than 2,400 followers. The needed volunteers, break trails, house other Yukon Quest family, Yukon and more than 200 hotel rooms are top five countries following are US, Canada, Germany, UK and feed mushers, logistics crews and supporters and most of all secured for the event. Norway. cheer on the teams.

THE 2015 YUKON QUEST TEAM THE PROFILE OF FANS IS VARIED MEDIA PARTICIPATION Veterinarians from around the world Adventure Seekers: As one of the few remaining true More than 50 journalists, photographers and film crews were volunteer their professional time and services northern sports and set in some of the last pristine wilderness accredited for the 2014 race with an additional 657 contacts to the Yukon Quest Veterinary Care receiving feeds and regular updates from the trail. Program. Experienced Race Officials monitor on Earth, the Yukon Quest captivates adventurous spirits and holds them with awe and inspiration. all aspects of the race, while a Logistical CONTACT US team keeps everything running smoothly. Dog Lovers: With over 350 elite canine athletes participating, Over 1,000 local and international volunteers Yukon: the Yukon Quest is an experience of a lifetime for many dog contribute about 25,000 hours to the Race – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR lovers, who become enthralled with these incredible working everything from graphic design, to truck Yukon Quest International Association animals. driving, to dog handling! #2 – 1109 Front Street,

THE 2015 YUKON QUEST PARTICIPANTS Northern and History Aficionados: The Far North holds Whitehorse, Yukon, CANADA Veteran and rookie mushers from around the unending magic in the minds of many southerners and the Y1A 5G4 world participate. In recent years teams from historic traditions of travel by dog team ignite a romantic vision Russia, Japan, Jamaica, Belgium, Norway, across several consumer demographics. [email protected] Sweden, New Zealand, UK as well as T: 867.668.4711 | F: 867.668.6674 Canada and the US have competed. The THE COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTH event attracts male and female mushers who Federal, State and Territorial Government partners include: historically have ranged in age from 19 to 67. Canadian Rangers/Joint Task Force, Canadian National In addition, over 350 canine athletes come to Defense, US Bureau of Land Management, US National Park lead their humans across the wilderness. Service, Alaska State Parks and Yukon Government.

First Nations partners include: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’ín, Selkirk, Little Salmon/Carmacks, Kwanlin Dun and Ta’än Kwäch’än.

• The Opportunity

LEAD DOG sponsor $5,000 Yukon Quest offers sponsorship benefits to suit any business.

RIGHTS & USAGE: Your organization can increase its community profile and advertising exposure •Product offer to members and while improving sales and customer loyalty. volunteers BENEFITS & EXPOSURE: BE A PART OF OUR WINNING TEAM, BECOME A YUKON QUEST SPONSOR •1/8 page in YQ Race Annual •Website listing with logo and link on sponsor page SWING DOG sponsor $3,000 •VIP Reception Tickets (2) if held • Banquet Tickets (2) Whitehorse or BENEFITS & EXPOSURE: Fairbanks •Website listing with link on sponsor TEAM DOG sponsor $1,000 • Opportunity to purchase additional page Banquet tickets before they become WHEEL DOG sponsor $500 • BENEFITS & EXPOSURE: available to the public Opportunity to buy Banquet tickets before they become available to the •Website listing on sponsor page •Listing in YQ Race Annual BENEFITS & EXPOSURE: public •Listing in YQ Race Annual •Recognition with logo in YQ •Website listing on sponsor page •Listing in YQ Race Annual •Recognition in YQ e-newsletter e-newsletter •Listing in YQ Race Annual •Recognition in YQ e-newsletter •Street Banner (YQ Brand Only •Standard Chute Banner (3’ x 4’) •Recognition in YQ e-newsletter •Street Banner with your logo (yours •Special Edition Yukon Quest poster, positioned at Start and Finish •Special Edition Yukon Quest poster to keep after the Race) autographed by all starting mushers •Street Banner with your logo (yours to •Option to purchase and design •Special Edition Yukon Quest poster, •Option to purchase and design keep after the Race) sponsor pin and merchandise autographed by all starting mushers exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise • •Official certificate of appreciation Special Edition Yukon Quest poster, •Option to purchase and design item autographed by all starting mushers exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise •Official certificate of appreciation •Option to purchase and design item exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise item The Opportunity

Business Name:

• PLEASE CHECK ONE:

• Contact Person: LEAD DOG SPONSOR – $5,000

• RIGHTS & USAGE: Product offer to members and volunteers 1/8 page in YQ Race Annual Website listing with logo and link on sponsor page Mailing Address: VIP Reception tickets (2) (if held)

• Banquet 2ickets (2) Whitehorse Opportunity to purchase additional Banquet tickets before they become available to the public Listing in YQ Race Annual Phone: Fax: Email: Recognition in YQ e-newsletter

• • • Standard Chute Banner (3’ x 4’) positioned at Start and Finish Street Banner with your logo (yours to keep after the Race) Special edition YQ poster, autographed by all starting mushers Option to purchase and design exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise item

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• Payment Info: SWING DOG SPONSOR – $3,000 Opportunity to buy Banquet tickets before they become available to the public

• Listing in YQ Race Annual Please Invoice Website listing with link on sponsor page • Cash Recognition in YQ e-newsletter Street Banner with your logo (yours to keep after the Race) • Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only) Special edition YQ poster, autographed by all starting mushers Option to purchase and design exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise item Credit Card Number:

Credit Card Expiration Date: • TEAM DOG SPONSOR – $1,000 Website listing on sponsor page

• Cheque Listing in YQ Race Annual Recognition in YQ e-newsletter Cheque Number: Special edition YQ poster, autographed by all starting mushers Option to purchase and design exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise item Street banner (YQ brand only) yours to keep after the race Official certificate of appreciation

Business Owner / Manager Signature Date

• WHEEL DOG SPONSOR – $500 Website listing on sponsor page Yukon Quest Signature Date Listing in YQ Race Annual Recognition in YQ e-newsletter Special edition YQ poster Please return completed Business and Payment info to the Yukon Quest Option to purchase and design exclusive sponsor pin and merchandise item M # 2 – 1109 First Avenue Official certificate of appreciation Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5G4 P 867.668.6674 [email protected]