face the challenge without kasten. 45 participants from 5 countries at the start of the birth of a lawford. 100 years faces a 350 kilometer trick over the next few days. the motion and his dogs will head into norway's arctic circle for the 1st leg. ice cold winds and temperatures as low as 40 degrees below 0 celsius will push them to their limits. regular breaks will be necessary the physical strain is enormous and the dogs need to recover. mental concentration is also crucial for both man and dog. after 5 and a half hours and j.s. and his dogs reach the 1st checkpoint invites. they've managed around 70 kilometers . and it was quite a relaxed 1st leg the dogs found their rhythm after about 20 kilometers of course it wasn't easy the quicker they lie down now and have a rest the quicker we can recover. and then we'll see. the brakes are just as important in the race as the long groans too little sleep for the dogs and the musher can have dramatic consequences. while unfair sets off again after 4 hours rest over sled dog races are taking the 1st injured dogs out of the event. andrea says no s