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B.C. police officer fit to survive world’s coldest, toughest race

Cpl. Brady Kyle one of 18 participants in gruelling 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra trek across Yukon
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Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Brady Kyle is all smiles during the first couple of days of the 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra race that began in Whitehorse Feb. 4. (Facebook photo)

It’s billed as the toughest and coldest race of its kind anywhere in the world.

For 20 years, the Yukon Arctic Ultra race has challenged competitors with its extreme conditions and rough terrain.

And Brady Kyle is all over it in 2024.

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP corporal is one of 18 competitors in the 300-mile (482 kilometres, which is the distance from Vernon to Squamish) event that started in Whitehorse last Sunday, Feb.

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Roger Knox

About the Author: Roger Knox

I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.
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