Photo by Vince Fedoroff CHANGING CAREERS – Natalie Haltrich, the Canadian executive director of the Yukon Quest, is leaving the organization for another unspecified opportunity. - Whitehorse, Yukon 
Quest board sad to see executive director depart
Natalie Haltrich, the Canadian executive director of the Yukon Quest, is stepping down just 12 weeks before the 2019 sled dog race begins.
Haltrich took the post in 2015 after having served two years prior on the Yukon board of directors.
While it’s a terrible time to leave, Haltrich acknowledged to the Star this morning, a new opportunity has presented itself – one she felt she could not turn down.
“I wasn’t looking for a new position but I got another job opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” said Haltrich. She said she could not publicly specify what it is.
“It’s very bittersweet to leave, but I am excited about this new opportunity, she said.
“I know it’s a terrible time to leave, but I am still going to be in Whitehorse and I am committed to helping in any capacity that I can.
“Everyone involved is committed to putting on a great race; we owe it to the mushers, the sponsors and to the Yukon.”
In a statement released Thursday, Haltrich said, “I’ve always felt supported by a great team, and have been given the opportunity to be creative to overcome challenges and make a difference.
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