Jonah Qaunaq has been announced as the winner is the the 2022 Nunavut Quest. The 420 kilometre path took the mushers from Arctic Bay all the way to Iglulik over what was initially expected to be seven days starting on April 18. However due to inclement weather conditions it took the racers an additional two days to complete the trek.
The race had been cancelled twice previously due to the Covid-19 pandemic but it made a triumphant return this year.
Once the racers made it to Iglulik the collective race times were calculated and Qaunaq came in first with 28 hours, 43.55 minutes.
SA国际影视传媒淐ongratulations to all that participated, organized and volunteered to make this years race a success,SA国际影视传媒 said Qikiqtaini Inuit Association (QIA) president Olayuk Akesuk. QIA was a sponsor for Nunavut Quest.
QIA sponsorship also included gas and oil support for snowmobile support, food for camps, prize money as well as community feasts in both communities and compensation for those supporting the race, such as timekeepers.
Next years race will be going from Iglulik to Arctic Bay.
Standings and time:
1st Place: Jonah Qaunaq SA国际影视传媒 28 hours 43.55 minutes
2nd place: David Oyukuluk SA国际影视传媒 29 hours 43.45 minutes
3rd place: Lee Inuarak SA国际影视传媒 29 hours 57.25 minutes
4th place: Terry Uyarak SA国际影视传媒 30 hours 23.20 minutes
5th place: Michael Inuarak SA国际影视传媒 34 hours 19.30 minutes
6th place: Tom Naqitarvik SA国际影视传媒 34 hours 30.10 minutes
7th place: Michael Qaunaq SA国际影视传媒 36 hours 6.55 minutes
8th place: Qiliqti Ivalu SA国际影视传媒 39 hours 43.12 minutes
9th place: Donovan Qaunaq SA国际影视传媒 39 hours 58.7 minutes
10th place: Jeremy Koonoo SA国际影视传媒 43 hours 33.59 minutes
11th place: Andrew Phillip Taqtu SA国际影视传媒 44 hours 24.25 minutes
12th place: Joshua Haulli SA国际影视传媒 45 hours 28.20 minutes
Source: Qikiqtani Inuit Association