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The Sled-dog European-Top-North gathered in one realm

Skrevet av: Arne Oddvar Nilsen
Dato: 31.08.2002 13:22

It's easy to sense a new spirit in the old gang in Alta due to the prospects this change opens to the Race. Not only the unlimited possibilities to put on mileages to the trail, new sponsors, possible expansion of "the project" to our neighboring countries, - you name it, but also the synergetic effect of bringing in new and creative peoples in the team.

The first step taken in 2003 is a new trail for open class with start in Alta and the following checkpoints: Joatka, Skoganvarre, Polmak (may be it will be possible to go upriver to Levajok to leave a dog?), Neiden, Vaggetem (in the southern part of Pasvik National Park), to Kirkenes (all the way along the Russian border), Neiden, Polmak, Levajok, Karasjok (8 hour layover), Joatka and finish in Alta. Totally 1040 km. ...

More details will follow.

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