Gearing up for an Arctic endurance race*

Send us Fan MailBiking 430 mi/688 km alone in the wilderness in the depth of winter might seem crazy, but Jessie Gladish is no stranger to longer treks in the woods. She already completed the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra race on foot and skis and now plans to do it on a bike. Trail conditions will dictate how much riding she can do versus pushing her bike as a glorified luggage cart. Only one thing is certain: she is determined to succeed.*This episode first aired in January 2023.YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKEThe Fantail Five: reliving an epic ski trip on a historic trailThis is (type 2) funThe rise of gravel biking (or whatever you call it)Wilderness tales part 1CONNECT WITH USWebsite: theyukonmagazine.comInstagram: @the.yukon.magazineFacebook: @TheYukonMagazineLinkedIn: @theyukonmagazineEmail: [email protected] TO THE MAGAZINESubscribe for yourself or as a gift for that special person who needs a little more Yukon in their life. Four issues every year, delivered right to your door.