I don't have much time to today. So, I have to keep it short and sweet.

Luke Cunliffe offers YAU Seminar in London on Dec. 18th

Luke who has successfully completed the YAU 320 mile race and many other ultras will once again hold an informal seminar about the YAU. It will take place on December 18th from 2:00 to 6:00 PM in London.

Topics covered:
- About the Yukon Arctic Ultra
- Training
- Nutrition
- Injury Prevention
- Personal Admin in the Yukon (including hygiene, cooking and blister treatments)
- Equipment

Everyone who went to Luke's first seminar found the information very useful. At ?11.75 the price for the seminar is more than fair. So, if you have got the time and don't live to far away I strongly recommend it. You can download the full information document in the News Update section on arcticultra.de.

Yukon Wide Adventures offers gear for rent

Thomas de Jager, owner and operator of Yukon Wide Adventures, has sent me a list of gear which he would like to offer YAU athletes for rent. This list includes waterproof bags, stoves and cook ware. Please not that I have not tested these stoves as to how functional they are in the cold.

For rental and enquiries please get in touch directly with Thomas. His email is info@yukonwide.com. The list you can download in the News Update section on arcticultra.de.

Sled and harness rental/purchase

Shelley asked me to remind everyone who wants to rent or purchase a pulk sled that the orders should be in as soon as possible. That way it will be easier for us to get everything ready.

YAU training in Austria

Things look great for our training course in Austria from Jan. 5th-8th, 2006. We have enough snow already and it's pretty cold.

There still are a couple of spots available. If you are interested, please let me know.

More updates will follow soon.

Best regards

Robert Pollhammer
Race Director