Maloja Finland (Kati Vehmas, Teho Peetsu, Joni Haataja and Jarno Mikkola ), participant of the AREC 2017

- Some information about your team. How was your team formed?
Kati Vehmas: We are good combination of experience and rookies. Now it is right time to race first time together.

- When did you start to take part in adventure races?
Kati Vehmas: I and Jarno have started almost 20 years ago, other guys a litle bit later.

- AREC2017 will take place in Karelia region. Do you know this region?
Kati Vehmas: We hope the Karelia region is familiar with us, from the races in Finnish Karelia.

- What do you expect from the AREC2017?
Kati Vehmas: Hard race and amazing landscapes in Ladoga Lake.

- Which stage of the race will be the most difficult on your opinion?
Kati Vehmas: Long paddling sections will be turning point of the race.

- Your forecast of your results in the race.
Kati Vehmas: We will push through the race, and that will empower good position.

- Motto of your team.
Kati Vehmas: Don`t give up, either you don`t want to do it again!