Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra

The World's Coldest Ultra

The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra (MYAU): 02 to 14 February, 2025

202360.7197° N, 135.0523° W

Welcome to the world’s coldest and toughest ultra race. 640km of snow, ice, temperatures as low as -40°C and relentless wilderness… the MYAU is an incredible undertaking.

Based in Yukon, north west Canada, the race route follows the trail of the Yukon Quest Dog Race. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled, now human power chases up the trail. This is a brutal non-stop race across one of Canada’s most remote regions. As of 2025 the 340km race will start in Teslin and follow the Dena Cho trail to Faro. Athletes participating in the 640km race will follow the same route but once they reach Ross River they will add an out-and-back on the North Canol Road.

Suitably hooked? Keep reading to discover more about this inspiring race, including how to keep up with all the live action and the kit you need to take on such a challenging environment…

Kit Builder

The full list of kit requirements is available on the official Yukon Arctic Ultra's website.

Black Montane Men's Phase XT Waterproof Jacket Front

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Gore-Tex

Montane Men's Phase XT Waterproof Jacket

£400.00

Dark Garnet Montane Men's Anti-Freeze XT Hooded Down Jacket Front

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Pertex

Montane Men's Anti-Freeze XT Hooded Down Jacket

£280.00

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Black

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Montane Punk Balaclava

£30.00

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Black

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Gore-Tex

Montane Alpine Mission Waterproof Gloves

£140.00

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Firefly Orange

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Montane Apex 8000 Down Jacket

£650.00

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Firefly Orange

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Montane Apex 8000 Down Salopettes

£500.00

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Firefly Orange

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Montane Alpine 850 Down Mitts

£110.00

340km

Teslin to Faro.

640km

Teslin, out and back along the North Canol Road, Faro.

The Yukon Story

We caught up with the MYAU founding director Robert Pollhammer to discover the origins of the race and his Yukon highlights. Your chance to get up to speed with the world's coldest ultra run.