Northern Outfitters Parka System Helps Top Three Yukon Quest 300 Teams

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 11, 2010 -
Northern Outfitters sponsored the top three dogsled teams in the 2010 Yukon Quest 300 race.  Northern Outfitters manufactures parka, boot and mitten systems that use its patented, moisture-wicking insulation.  “The 29 below zero temperature at the beginning of the race just gave our gear a mild workout,” said Jim Harrison, Northern Outfitters owner.  “Our clothing is good to 60 degrees below.”

The systems they wore can be found at http://northernoutfitters.com/p-43-9-piece-arctic-system.....  The favorite parka system is the Arctic Parka Shell and Liner found here http://northernoutfitters.com/p-13-arctic-parka-shell.aspx.

Sven Haltmann won the 300-mile race, crossing the finish line in Circle, AK, at 7:42 p.m. on February 8.  Second place was taken by Magnus Kaltenborn finishing less than 2 hours later.  Third place went to Sean Williams who finished at 4:44 a.m. February 9.

All three mushers wore Northern Outfitters gear, “giving them the edge in warmth, waterproof comfort and moisture transportation,” Harrison said.  “The job the mushers do on the trail requires that they are able to move freely, and our parka systems require very few layers, allowing them the range of motion they need to compete at the highest level.”

The Yukon Quest 300 is a 300-mile race which began February 6 at Fairbanks, AK.  It is a recognized qualifying race for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.  Both Kaltenborn and Williams were running Iditarod legend Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennels junior dogsled teams.

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