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Mushing Articles



What does it feel like to be on the trail?

How does it feel to start a race?

Why do people run the Iditarod?

The articles below provide insight into the mushing lifestyle.

  • Have Snowmachines Replaced Dogteams?
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  • Starting A Dog Sled Race
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  • Why Race The Iditarod?
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  • Rainy Pass To Rohn
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  • Rest During A Race?
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  • Who Is Winning?
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  • Innovations In Racing
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  • Lance Mackey On The Ice
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    • Reference Library



    Traveling across Alaska by dogteam is complicated.

    This section helps race fans understand some basics of mushing in Alaska.

  • Mushing in Alaska Timeline
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  • Types Of Mushing
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  • Equipment Used On The Iditarod
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  • Introducing The 'Alaskan' Husky
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  • Pre-Race Training
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  • Training A Leader
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