Mushers planning to take part in the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s (SHCGB) forthcoming sled dog race near Aviemore have been advised the trail can be tough on canine feet if there is no snow.

For this reason, competitors have been told to take extra care during the two-day rally, which is set to kick off on January 23rd 2010.

Held in Glenmore Forest Park, the event will be will take place on a circuit which has been designed for cross-country skiing.

A clearly defined route, the trail has a demanding start but eases off as it passes a local loch on the way to the finish line.

Racers are only able to enter in one class and a full brochure is available to those who send a self-addressed envelope to organisers.

SHCGB’s recent Tentsmuir Rally saw Paul Keen win the B Class Race, with Matt Emery, Sandra Hulme, Gareth Bowyer, David Ezzi, Suzanne Alexander, Stuart Lindsay, Will Heatlie and Jim Taylor also triumphing in their events.