Long distance racing
For us, dog sledding is more than a winter activity.
It is a year-round commitment built on training, preparation, trust, and an extraordinary partnership between musher and dogs.
Long-distance racing is where those values are put to the test.
The lessons we learn on the trail shape how we train our dogs, care for them, and guide the experiences we share with our guests.
What is Finnmarksløpet?
Finnmarksløpet is Europe's longest sled dog race and one of the most demanding endurance events in the world.
The race crosses the vast landscapes of Northern Norway, taking mushers and their teams through mountains, plateaus, forests, coastal regions, and unpredictable Arctic weather.
Success is not determined by speed alone.
It depends on preparation, teamwork, navigation, strategy, dog care, and the ability to make good decisions while facing fatigue and changing conditions.
Every kilometre is completed together with the dogs.
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People sometimes ask why we choose to take part in races lasting hundreds or even thousands of kilometres.
The answer is simple: we love working with our dogs.
Racing gives our dogs a purpose, a challenge, and an opportunity to do what they were bred to do. It also pushes us to become better caretakers, trainers, and teammates.
Preparing for long-distance races requires attention to every detail, from nutrition and conditioning to recovery, health, and mental wellbeing.
The dogs teach us patience, humility, and respect every single day.
Everything we learn through racing benefits the kennel as a whole and helps us provide the highest level of care possible.
Our Finnmarksløpet Journey
Long-distance racing has been part of our dream since the beginning.
Year after year, we have trained, learned, and developed our team with the goal of becoming stronger together.
In 2026, we entered and completed the legendary Finnmarksløpet 1200 km race for the first time.
As rookies in the longest and most demanding category of the event, our goal was simply to complete the race while taking excellent care of the dogs along the way.
Together, we crossed the finish line in 5th place.
For us, the result was far more than a ranking. It was a reflection of years of preparation, trust, and teamwork between musher and dogs.
Most importantly, every dog returned home healthy, proud, and ready for the next adventure.
What Racing Means for Our Guests
Racing is not separate from what we do at Into Nature.
It is part of the same philosophy.
The knowledge gained through long-distance mushing influences how we train, feed, recover, and care for our dogs throughout the year.
When guests visit our kennel, they are meeting dogs that are not only beloved family members, but also dedicated athletes.
They are experiencing a way of life built around respect for the dogs and a deep understanding of what they are capable of achieving.
Long-distance racing is one chapter of our story, but the heart of it remains unchanged.
Whether we are preparing for a 1200 km race or introducing a guest to dog sledding for the first time, our focus is always the same:
healthy dogs, meaningful experiences, and a lifelong passion for the trail.
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