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Mandatory equipment list

The race management can check at any time during the race whether the mandatory equipment is included. Everything that is included from the start must be taken to the finish line or consumed in an appropriate manner.

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  • Map of the area or GPS

  • Headlamp, extra battery

  • 2 pcs. anchor (sled)

  • Extra harness/s

  • Veterinarian handbook - obtained at registration

  • Magnetic Compass

  • Ax or paring knife (at least 9cm blade)

  • Matches/lighters/lighting steel (packaged waterproof)

  • Snow shovel

 

 

  • Sleeping pad

  • Tent

  • Sleeping bag for winter use against -30

  • Extreme windbag, min 1200 grams. (Järven or equivalent) for the long course

  • Wind bag for short track and tour class

  • First aid kit for dogs and people

  • Extra clothes and extreme winter clothes

  • Extra shoes

  • Alcohol/gasoline/kerosene cooker that works in cold. (Not gas stove)

  • Fuel, enough to be able to complete the race safely

  • Kettle with vessel to be able to heat at least 0.5 liters/dog (only applies in the sled dog classes).

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  • One dog bowl per dog

  • 8 dog socks per dog.

  • Emergency ration dog food 0.5kg per dog. (sealed bag which must be unopened at the finish line

  • Emergency provisions for the driver – one (1) pack of freeze-dried food (or equivalent) which must be unopened at the finish line.

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  • Plastic bag for garbage

  • Stake-out if the dogs do not sleep on the rope to the sled.

  • Brake on sled/sledge if the number of dogs exceeds two

Additional equipment

The extra equipment can be taken to the checkpoint by the handler.

Below is an example based on a standard competition pack.

This is a suggestion for this type of trip, but you can, of course, pack everything you want.

To start

 

  • Front anchor

  • Starting line on the sled

 

The starting line and front anchor are to be able to smoothly start from the checkpoint. It will be trampled with scooters but not everywhere. It is daring to trust the anchorage if you have only pedaled with the scooter.

Food for Dog & Musher

  • Dog food

  • Ex. on the number of portions of dog food 6 pcs * 4 = 24 meals of food. Except for emergency rations.

  • Human food

  • Thursday: Breakfast and lunch

  • Friday: Lunch

  • Saturday: Ev. lunch

  • Fire and coal balls will be at the Checkpoint.

Good to have with you

  • Googles (sunglasses)

  • Sunscreen and Lip Balm

  • Toilet paper (outside available)

  • Dog blanket

  • First aid

Accommodation near Åredraget

Åredraget 2027 will have its start and finish area in Ånn, and we therefore recommend looking for accommodation primarily in Ånn, Enafors, Handöl or Duved.

There are several different accommodation options in the area, including hotels, cabins, hostels, apartments and private rentals.

Karolinergården is located close to the race area in Ånn and is one of the nearest accommodation options. The number of rooms is limited, so we recommend booking well in advance.

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Camp Ånn is also located in Ånn and offers several types of accommodation, including hotel rooms, hostel accommodation and a limited number of apartments. There are also spaces for campervans and caravans.

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Enaforsholm Fjällgård is located in Enafors and offers accommodation in rooms, cabins and hostel-style lodging.

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Handöl is another good area to look for accommodation, especially cabins and private rentals.

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There are also private cabins and apartments available in Ånn and the surrounding villages.

We recommend checking Airbnb and other accommodation booking websites and searching for Ånn, Enafors, Handöl and Duved.

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Please keep in mind that this is a popular winter period in the area and that accommodation close to the start and finish area is limited. We therefore strongly recommend booking as early as possible.

Dogs are not automatically allowed at all accommodation providers, so please always check the rules before booking, especially if you are travelling with several dogs.

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Do you offer accommodation in the area and would like to welcome Åredraget participants?

Contact us and we can add your accommodation to this page.

 

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Tents at Checkpoint Ånn

If you want to experience it all, you’re of course welcome to pitch your tent and stay among all the dogs and participants at the checkpoint in Ånn.

No pre-registration needed!

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Tent at checkpoint Ånn

 

If you want to take part in the whole experience, you can of course set up your tent and live among all the dogs and participants at the checkpoint in Ånn.

No pre-registration is required!

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