Extreme winter sports get popular in Mongolia

Dog sledding trip in Mongolia.

Extreme winter sports such as dog sledding are getting more popular in Mongolia.

The adventure activity involves people being pulled along frozen rivers and snowy slopes by teams of dogs, reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers an hour.

Tour organizers say during the dog sled expedition, tourists will explore the Mongolian nature and its nomadic way of life.

A guide takes visitors onto the frozen surface of Lake Hovsgol, where an annual ice festival and dog sledding tours are winter's biggest draws.

The sport is not without risks. Tour managers should check the rivers daily to ensure it is frozen totally at all key points before beginning.


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