Reindeer Racing, Inari, Finland.
"Hundreds of specially trained reindeer with their drivers and service teams come to Inari to take part to the competition. The racers stand on skis behind the reindeer. The event is organized as a knock-out competition, starting with qualifying heats and leading up to grand final on Sunday where the fastest fight it out for the title of Champion of Finland. As the overall winner is only crowned after the last race, suspense is guaranteed until the final moments.
The Reindeer race has long traditions in Inari and the reindeer are trained by using traditional knowledge. From spring till autumn the reindeer graze freely living normal reindeer life in the fells and forests with their reindeer friends."
Reindeer Racing, Inari, Finland.
"Hundreds of specially trained reindeer with their drivers and service teams come to Inari to take part to the competition. The racers stand on skis behind the reindeer. The event is organized as a knock-out competition, starting with qualifying heats and leading up to grand final on Sunday where the fastest fight it out for the title of Champion of Finland. As the overall winner is only crowned after the last race, suspense is guaranteed until the final moments.
The Reindeer race has long traditions in Inari and the reindeer are trained by using traditional knowledge. From spring till autumn the reindeer graze freely living normal reindeer life in the fells and forests with their reindeer friends."