The mushers have baskets that carry the gear on the Iditarod Trail. These baskets are used to let the dogs rest while on break.
well the sled dog sleeps out side in the snow there fur is very thik
They freeze to death once they're stranded by not having any dogs to pull their sled any more.
They run all year and slowly increase their distance and speed each time they run. ( they are still using a sled to pull the musher)
"Mushers"
people who control dog sleds are called "mushers"
In sled dog races, drugs are not allowed that would improve the strength or endurance of a dog. Other drugs, such as some antibiotics, may be restricted as well.
No. Only one musher and 16 dogs are allowed to run the 1,161 miles. No replacements if a dog get injured either.
The term is often used for people who guide a dog sled.
The most famous sled dog name is Balto. Most mushers name their litters after themes so it's easier to track family lines. We have dogs named after electrical categories such as: Amp, Electra, Conductor, Kilowatt, Volt, and so on.
No..........
what route will mushers take
because they are in control of the dogs and the mushers are the boss and if the boss is down so will the workers (the dogs).
A group of sled dogs is called a "Team" of sled dogs.