Dogsledding couple closing in on journey's end in Iqaluit

An Iqaluit couple is nearing the end of their 4,000-kilometredog sledding adventure around Baffin Island.

As of Thursday morning,Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry were just 150 kilometres from Nunavut's capital.

Boomer says if snow conditions stay good,they could finish their four-month journey by the end of the weekend.

He says they are trying to stay focused on their last few days.

"It's also a challenge to keep your head here because your thoughts start turning to home," he said.

Boomer says a lot could happen in the last stretch. He says McNair-Landry's mother, Matty,might join them for the last leg.

McNair-Landryhas beenretracing thetrip herparents,Matty McNair and Paul Landry took by dog teamtwenty-five years ago.