
02/06/2025
Michelle is our dog mushing stop in the Yukon and we couldn’t be prouder!
Michelle Phillips defends her title!
In a year full of changes, one thing remained the same: Michelle Phillips is the YQ450 champion. She held off a strong push from Mayla Hill to claim first place. It was an exciting race as both mushers stopped near Stepping Stone, but ultimately Michelle's early race strategy helped her in the end as she was able to get on the trail sooner and back towards the line.
Michelle crossed the finish line at 1:08pm in this shortened YQ450 race. A huge congratulations goes to her and her team for their successful run in the 2024 Yukon Quest!
We have our winners for each of our races, but we also still have mushers on the trail. And so, as tradition calls for, the red lantern remains on until we know everyone is back home safely.
Photo: Crystal Schick