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Poland hosts 8th Husqvarna Tour 2015

10 Feb 2015, 09:57 am

Poland hosts 8th Husqvarna Tour 2015
Warsaw, Feb 9 (NITN): As the almanac turned to 2015, the country of Poland is hosting one of the most spectacular events of the world, the eight dog sled racing, on Jakuszyce Clearing this February.

It's the largest race of this type in Poland and one of the most important in the world.

Nearly 100 of the best dog teams in the world will be at the start the race. 

More than 1,000 of the most expensive and fastest sled dogs will be coming to Poland.

Every day the teams at the Husqvarna Tour 2015 will have to overcome dozens of kilometres of winding mountain trails in the harsh winter conditions. 

The Husqvarna Tour is the most difficult, medium-distance dog sled race in Poland and one of the few most important in the world.

For years, fans, visitors to the mountains and winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy this spectacle. The Jakuszyce Clearing is a unique location. It is surrounded by mountains with peaks 886 metres above sea level with climatic conditions similar to those of the Alps. The best of the best mushers from around the world will participate at Husqvarna Tour 2015. 

One of the highlights of the Husqvarna Tour annual race is the special night stage which is a unique, exceptional and always full of emotion! Mushers and their dog teams compete in complete darkness, only illuminating your way with flashlights on their foreheads.

During the few days at the Husqvarna Tour visitors can witness the unique bond that is created between man and his dog team. The amazing atmosphere of this event remains in everyone’s memories for a long time.

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