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Congratulation to Salva Luque for finishing fourth in the 12 dog team class!

That was a very close run, but Bernhard Klammer crossed the finish line ahead of Salva Luque, which makes him third in the 12 dog team class. Congratulations!

Håkan Nisula was the second musher to cross the finish line in the 12 dog team class and he is also Swedish champion in long distance in the 12 dog team class! Congratulations!

Petra Kunz wins the 8-dog team class and also the Swedish championship in long distance in that same class! Congratulations!

Daniel Juillaguet wins the 12 dog team class! Congratulations! Félicitations!

Working as a volunteer on a long distance race means lots of waiting, waiting for the mushers to arrive and being ready when the teams show up. Foto: Claes Arvidsson    

Lots of snow fell over Jämtland during the day. Now, temperatures have dropped to – 19° C. But at least, there is no wind!

Even the veterinarians seem to have the times of their lives while working for the Amundsen Race!

We have received reports that the winner of the 8 dog team class in 2013, Taisto Torneus, has scratched this year’s race when he passed Gubbhögen on his way back to Strömsund.

A trademark for the Amundsen Race has been its nice, happy and helpful volunteers. It seems that the tradition was carried on this year also! Thank you to all of you wonderful volunteers for helping out, making this race an … Continued