Šediváčkův Long dog sled race underway

The 16th annual dog sled race called Šediváčkův Long is underway in the north- eastern Czech Republic. Almost 100 mushers from eight countries with some 500 dogs are competing in the race which is considered one of the toughest on the European continent. They have to overcome 240 kilometres in deep snow and freezing condition in the Orlické hory mountains in just four days. Competitors also have to spend one night sleeping in the snow.