Frank:
I notice that the story made no mention of the musher being armed against the possibility of a moose attack. From what little I know of mushing in Alaska & Canada, it is not uncommon for a dog sled to carry a shotgun at the ready. Is this permissible in Norway?
Good story.
Tallguy
I'm not sure if dogsledders in Norway carry a weapon to guard azgainst moose, reindeer, wolves, or other sorts of potential attackers.
I am "pinging" this to some of the authentic Norwegians on Free Republic, to see if any of them can answer the question--but as it is 9 p.m. Sunday evening in Norway right now, you might have to wait a day to get an answer.