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Mushing Alaska Videoconference

Mushing Alaska Videoconference. Jessica Shatzer Fayetteville 4 th Grade.

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Mushing Alaska Videoconference

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  1. Mushing Alaska Videoconference Jessica Shatzer Fayetteville 4th Grade

  2. Alaskan HuskyThe modern racing dog. A mixed breed that has Malamute, Siberian Husky, Hound, Pointer and countless other breeds mixed in through the generations. Alaskan huskies are direct descendents of the original northern breed sled dogs that have worked with their human counterparts in the North Country for 6,000 years. What kinds of dogs pull dog sleds?

  3. Malamute A purebred ancestor of traditional sled dogs used for pulling heavy loads. The Malamute is too large and stocky to keep up with the Alaskan Huskies in most styles of racing.

  4. Samoyed A purebred, white Eskimo dog. Good for pulling large sleds and cold weather survival though not used in racing.

  5. Siberian Husky Very similar to the Malamute but slightly smaller and more durable. Some teams of purebred Siberian Huskies still compete in the Iditarod non-competitively.

  6. What hazards or obstacles do you think mushers need to be prepared for when they head out on the trail? (Think of Akiak.)

  7. What gear do they bring with them to overcome the hazards and obstacles they face on the trail? Click for the answers

  8. Basic Musher Commands • Hike Up!This is the command to start moving or to go faster.  Some mushers also simply say "Okay, Let's Go!" or "All Right!," but Mush! is not really used as seen in the movies. • Whoa!The command that the dogs never really listen to.  This means stop.  Usually, the brakes must be applied to attain the desired result.

  9. Gee(pronounced like the letter of the alphabet)This is the command for turning or moving right. HawThis is the command for turning or moving left. Straight AheadExactly what it implies.  Used at intersections or when passing other dog teams or snowmobiles.

  10. What do you know about the Iditarod? Click here to find out more!

  11. What food and equipment do the mushers use? Are you correct? Click here...

  12. How about the dogs?? What do they eat? Click here to find out.

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