THE CHALLENGES OF LABRADOR’S WINTERS
In 2010, Labrador experienced a rare occurrence when in months leading up to the race, weather patterns changed creating warm temperatures. This resulted in unsafe ice conditions across Labrador. The Cain’s Quest route became impassable and there were no other alternative routes available as snow and ice continued to disappear across Labrador. In the interest of safety, the organizing committee had no choice but to postpone the race until March 2011. 24 teams had signed on for 2010 and many remained on the roster for 2011. There has since been races in 2012, 2014 and 2016.