Case Study: Yukon Quest achieves reliable 1,000-mile Arctic communications and faster safety decisions with Hughes Network Systems' HughesNet satellite broadband

Hughes Keeps Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race Connected Over 1,000 Miles of Arctic Terrain

Yukon Quest is an annual 1,000‑mile Arctic sled dog race that challenges organizers to manage logistics, safety and communications across remote checkpoints while overseeing as many as 50 mushers and 700 dogs. To meet this need, Hughes Network Systems, with partner Alaska Satellite Internet, provided HughesNet satellite Internet service and HughesNet Voice to deliver reliable voice and data communications on the Alaskan half of the trail.

Hughes Network Systems deployed satellite broadband and HughesNet Voice at checkpoints and headquarters, enabling direct phone calls, trailside Internet for reporters, and GPS-based tracking of teams. The solution connected officials across more than 1,000 miles, cut hours from decision-making, improved coordination for evacuations and logistics, increased safety and staff productivity, and reduced sleep deprivation for checkpoint crews.

Yukon Quest

Doug Grilliot

Race Manager