After a brief halt because of extreme cold temperatures, the Yukon Arctic Ultra race resumed on the weekend. So you know, people know what they get themselves into," said race organizer Robert Pollhammer. Race organizer Robert Pollhammer at the Braeburn checkpoint on Monday. (Philippe Morin/CBC)It was about –30 C when the long distance, backcountry race began in Whitehorse last Thursday morning. By that night, the temperature had dropped below –40 C and many racers soon decided to pull the plug.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2018 20:42 UTC