The start of a race is often among the most thrilling parts, as months or even years of preparations pay off and the competition gets under way. This video, created by photographer Mark Gillett and Tom Barber and uploaded to the official YouTube channel of the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest sled dog race, captures that spirit as the race begins in Fairbanks. See more videos of the Quest as it continues toward its ultimate destination in Whitehorse, Canada at the official channel.