"In spite that the ALPIRACE, the World Sleddog Trophy, only took place twice in the years 2006 and 2008, ALPIRACE has already developed into a Myth, as Rudi Ropertz described. Yet in 2006, ALPIRACE has set standards that were hitherto unknown with the sport, media and sponsors. Often copied and yet never equalled, the name ALPIRACE is also in the hearts and minds of younger mushers, who know the event only from listening to the older and experienced colleagues. "