Gruelling sled dog race kicks off in Alps
Source: AFP
Jan 7, 2008 - 8:46:38 AM
The Grand Odyssey international dog-sled race kicked off in the Alpine town of
Avoriaz on Sunday. Twenty-one mushers and their dogs will race 1,000 kilometres
through the French and Swiss Alps over 10 days. Nearly 300 dogs, grouped in
teams from nine countries, are taking part in this year's...