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Pasvik Trail complies with Norwegian Sled-dog Association long distance rules as well as the special rules for Pasvik Trail that are listed below.  It is the responsibility of every musher to make themselves familiar with the rules.

The Pasvik Trail committee have made minor adjustments to the list of mandatory equipment since the last race. All mushers should check the list thoroughly.

• The trail runs close to the national border and within areas of reindeer herding.  Dogs must therefore never be let loose during the race.  Dog teams must not be left alone without being properly secured.  Information on racing in the border area will be given at the mushers meeting.   

• There will be a one-minute start interval between each participant.

• Differences in race times will be evened out at Neiden.   

• A mandatory total rest of 12 hours is to be taken at Veggetem and/or at Neiden.

• It is forbidden to race along the road.   

• Cold water and straw is available at both checkpoints.   

• Depot sacks can be delivered by handlers to both checkpoints. 

• Teams that wish to drop out of the race must inform the TD or race leader as soon as possible.

• Any protests must be delivered in writing to the TD, no later than 30 minutes after the last team has reached the finish.  A fee of NOK 50 is to accompany the protest.   

• The end of free passage would be given out at the mushers Musher’s info meeting.   

• Teams in the Open-class must start with a minimum of 9 dogs, and must finish with at least 6 dogs.

• Teams in the 8-dog class must start with a minimum of 6 dogs, and must finish with at least 5 dogs.

• On arrival at a checkpoint, any dog in the sled on is not regarded as being out of the race, unless the musher wishes so.  It is not allowed to have a dog in the sled on departure from a checkpoint.   

• It is possible to drop a dog from the team at checkpoints Vaggetem og Neiden.  The musher must report a dropped dog to a checkpoint official.   

• If a dog is to be cared for at a checkpoint, it must be left with enough food for 24 hours, plus a length of drop chain.   

• All feeding of and looking after dogs is to happen ‘in the field’.  In other words, it is not allowed to take either dogs or dog food indoors. 

• No musher is allowed to receive help to feed or look after the dogs. 

• If a dog is injured, the TD or race leader can grant permission for the dog to be take indoors for treatment.   

• It is not allowed to receive external help with the dog team at checkpoints, other than necessary help with braking or steering, or for reasons of safety. 

• It is possible to exchange an empty sled for an empty sled, up to 2 times.  The exchange must be approved by the TD, race leader or checkpoint official.

• It is possible to repair a sled outside of the depot area.  The sled must first be emptied, and the musher must have the permission of the TD, race leader or checkpoint official.

• Depot sacks can be delivered by handler vehicle, and may contain items such as:  front anchor, dog jackets, blankets, dog booties, paw cream, warming cream, ankle warmers, sled bags, fuel for stoves, sleeping pads for the dogs and dogtent.  All depot sacks MUST be marked with the musher’s name, and are to be placed where detailed.  Depot sacks may be checked by the TD, race leader or checkpoint official.

• Depot:  The only reason a handler may visit the checkpoint depot is to place or collect equipment.   Anything that a musher wishes to deposit at a checkpoint must be placed at the depot, to be later collected by the musher’s support team,

• Every dog participating in Pasvik Trail has to be micro chipped.
  Dogs imported from EU-countries  that are starting in Pasvik Trail must be treated against echinococcus. Echinococcus treatment is mandatory. Treatment against echinococcosis is not required for ferrets and for dogs and cats which have not been outside Norway; Sweden and Finland in the last 12 months.. 

• Before the mandatory mushers meeting the mushers must deliver at the secretariat.

  Duplicate list of the dogs with names and chip numbers. (no limits number of dogs)

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is mandatory. Spot-checks can be made at the start of the race, at checkpoints and at the finish. A musher who does not have all the mandatory items may be disqualified from the race. It is the musher’s responsibility to make sure that mandatory equipment travels in the sled from start to finish. It is possible to exchange or replenish mandatory equipment at the checkpoint, but this must be done under the control of the Technical Director or Race Leader. 

• Compass and map of race area.  A map with the trail marked on it can be bought at the mushers’ meeting.   

• Functional snow shovel.

• Sleeping pad (minimum 70 cm long) 

• Winter sleeping bag (minimum 2 kg).

• Extreme survival bag (windproof). This must weigh at least 1200 grams.
  - (Alternative to extreme survival bag: tent)

• Water cooker with capacity for ½ litre water per dog in the team.

• 1 food bowl pr.dog still in the team. 

• ½ litre red spirit

• Rubbish sack.

• Extra clothing (trousers, jacket and boots).

• First aid equipment.

• Axe or long knife.

• Head torch and batteries.

• 4 booties per dog (either in the sled or in use).

• Matches

• Light stick or signal flare that can be used in an emergency, such that the race arrangers can find the location. This item is to be carried in the pocket, on the musher’s person.

•  Emergency food rations for the musher for 24 hours. (minimum 1/2 kg) 

• Wire or chain for use on dropdogs, min 40cm long. Lengths of gangline or necklines with wire core can also be used. Atleast 3 wire or chain in limited class. In open class; atleast 1 for each dog left over 6 dogs.Thats mean if u start with 16 dogs you must have 10 wires or chaines.

•  500g emergency food per dog, sealed by the race arranger and which should, under normal circumstances, arrive unused at the finish.  

Dead dog:  If it should happen that a dog dies during the race, the dog should be transported in the sled to the next checkpoint. The dog is to be covered up on arrival at the checkpoint. As soon as possible after checking in, the musher is to contact the Techical Director, the Race Leader or the checkpoint official. The musher is only allowed to continue the race after permission has been granted from the Technical Director. If a post-mortem examination must be carried out, this is not to be paid for by the musher.

 

If any points require clarification, please contact the Technical Director (TD),