Amundsen has two (2) race classes in the AR350 and AR250
9-12 dogs at the start and at least 6 dogs at the finish line.
6-8 dogs at the start and at least 5 dogs at the finish line.
AR180 has one (1) race class
6-8 dogs at the start and at least 5 dogs at the finish line.
The musher is responsible for that the dog is being taken care of by their own handler.
The veterinary is informed and has signed off the Musher Vet handbook.
AR350 has a total mandatory layover of ten (10) hours + equalization time. AR180/AR250 has a total mandatory layover of six (6) hours + equalization time.
Time is added to the mandatory rest time to equalize for the start time difference.
This is done at the last checkpoint before the Finish in Fjällsikten.
First team out is the leader in the race.
Depot bags contains dogfood, dog covers/dog wears and blankets etc. needed in the Checkpoint.
The bags may only contain cold or dry dog food (not soaked/wet or heated food and no cooling bags or boxes)
The depot in the checkpoint is at a central place where handlers can drop the bags for the musher.
The mandatory equipment which should be carried in the sled during the whole race. The equipment can/will be checked before start, at checkpoints and at the finish.
Last part of the trail 1-2 km before the finish line. In this area the “no right of way” applies.
In the “no-right-of-way” finishing zone, no team shall have the right of way over a finishing team.
The musher must wear his/her BIB clearly visible from Start to Checkpoint Ursvatnett and from the last checkpoint till the Finish line.
The handler for each musher will use his own orange handler vest at all checkpoints.
All teams are equiped with GPS Trackers which make it possible to follow the race up close.
The position of the Musher is displayed on a map and updated with a regular interval. Note: The interval time can be adjusted from 1 up to 10 minutes to save battery life.
General
Evaluation form
Evalueringsformulär
Digital evaluation form to all mushers, handlers, volunteers, trailmakers and all other people that are involved in Amundsen Race that you can fill out and share your experience with the organization. This form is send out after the race.
General
AR350
AR350
Amundsen Race approx. 350km - 12 and 8 dog class.
General
AR250
AR250
Amundsen Race approx. 250km - 12 and 8 dog class.
General
AR180
AR180
Amundsen Race approx. 180km - 8 dog class.
General
Handler Race Map
Handler Race Map
On the Handler Race Map you will find some handler all important locations, road directions to drive, dates and times during Amundsen Race.
Digital Map which is based on the Lantmäteriet Vägkartan maps.
Replaces the paper map where you can draw the route on.
It can be used in Garmin devices and is available for free from the Amundsen website.
GPS tracks of the Race Route which can be displayed on top of the Topo Map.
The GPS tracks + TOPO Map replaces the paper map with the route drawn on it.
Available for download shortly before the race start.
Musher meeting, mandatory for all mushers and handlers (presence will be checked). Presentation of sponsors, veterinary team, trail- and other important race information.
Registration office is open for checking in, weighing of mandatory food, control of vaccination booklets, chip marking and sale of tickets for the banquet.
The Result Service displays the current positon of the musher in the race. It displays several information as rest time, run time, total time etc.
Timing
Check In/Check Out
Signera in/ut från checkpoints
The musher has to personally sign in/out from checkpoints to continue the race. At this point Time In and Time Out/ Dogs Out is registered into the Result Service
The musher did not start the the race. This is displayed in the Result Service.
Timing
SCR: Scratched
SCR: Brutit
The musher scratched from the race.
This is displayed in the Result Service.
Timing
OTL: Over Time Limit
OTL: Över tidsgräns
The musher has not left the last checkpoint to the Finish before Last Time Out.
The musher is out of the race.
This is displayed in the Result Service.
Timing
DSQ: Disqualified
DSQ: Diskvalificerad
The musher is disqualified from the race. This is displayed in the Result Service.
Timing
ETO: Earliest Time Out
ETO: Tidigaste Tid Ut
Earliest Time Out the musher can leave checkpoint Norråker after his mandatory rest + Equalization time. This time is displayed in the Result Service.
Blue Sticks with reflection mark the Amundsen Trail
Blue sticks are found mellan 1-2 km to confirm you are in the right track.
Blue sticks are placed at your right hand 🫱| in the direction you go.
Note: If you have blue sticks at your left hand |🫲 you are moving in the opposite direction. (Turn arround).
Trail marking
| Red Sticks
| Röd käppar
Red Sticks with reflection can be found on the lakes, the marsh and mountains areas.
This red sticks mark the general trail.
Blue sticks are found between 1-2 km to confirm you are in the right track.
2 Red sticks as a cross means that trail is closed. follow the blue stick(s) or signs at this crossing.
Trail marking
\ \ Blue/Red Sticks in a angle
\ \ Blå/röda käppar i vinkel
In marsh, mountain areas where there is no obvious trail on the left or right.
The hard part of the trail is always about 2 meters from the sticks and signs.
Angle to the right / Trail is on the right side of the stick
Angle to the left \ \ Trail is on the left side of the stick.
Trail marking
| Yellow reflective sticks
| Gula reflekterande käppar
Warning stick. Placed before a road crossing on the trail.
Trail marking
🟦 Blue square sign
🟦 Blå fyrkantsskylt
Straight ahead or Confirmation markers with refection.
Trail marking
🔴 Red round sign
🔴 Röd rund skylt
Red Markers (Turn markers, of round shape) with reflection. Placed on the right or left side of the trail.
Trail marking
⚠️ Yellow triangle sign
⚠️ Gul triangel skylt
Yellow Markers with reflection (Caution markers of triangle shape)
Trail marking
|X
Red Snowmobile Cross
|X
Röda Ledkryss
Follow the Snowmobile trails.
Blue sticks are found mellan 1-2 km to confirm you are in the right track.
|X Trail on the right side of the cross (About 2 meters) X| Trail on the left side of the cross (About 2 meters)
Trail marking
Amundsen Race Quick Reference
Sponsorer
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