Iditarod Dog Sled Race

The dogs pulled furiously to drag the sled across the Iditarod trail, getting little pieces of frost stuck to their thick fur. The Iditarod race is something that brings their history back to life. They go from Anchorage, Alaska to Nome, Alaska which is a 1,100 mile course. They go through freezing temperatures down to -64 degrees fahrenheit, and treacherous climbs up mountains. This race is a brutal trail to feel what the men and women felt bringing the serum back from Nome, and here are the pros and cons of this race.

When preparing yourself for the long day ahead, you must consider the temperature in which you will be riding. You will want to constantly watch the local weather station, find the next snowfall, and following temperatures. If the snow falls when it is too warm, it will have the chance to melt and refreeze into a crusty layer of ice. If the snow falls when it’s too cold, it will come down very hard and will not be the powdery snow that is desired. The best time to hit the mountain in the morning after a big snowfall, and the temps around 25-30 degrees. When the snowfalls at night, it is already there in the morning and it does not have to be fought and rode through during the day. This can make the day much more enjoyable and keep you warmer.

The Iditarod is long, paw numbing, bumpy, and brutal. In the article “The Amazing Race” by Stephen Fraser, from Current Science, it states that dogs cross 1,150 miles (1,850 kilometers) of rough, ragged, rocky, and snowy trails. Dogington Post’s article “Is the Iditarod Sled Race Safe for the Dogs?” by Brandy Arnold, stated the trails are miles of frozen rivers, barren tundras, treacherous paths, that include steep climbs. That same article said Alaska has horrible weather, rain, snow, and sleet. They also said,

When people are on winter break, most want to go out and play in the snow, but who knew that the snow could be one's worst nightmare when stubbornness comes into play. Most people go out on an enjoyable snow-white day to sled down snowy hills and fling semi-hard snowballs at each other. No one would think that maybe sledding down the snowy hills could be so dangerous when they are having fun, and trying to show off. I certainly did not think that it was dangerous, but boy was I so wrong. Normally being a Los Angeles girl, going up to Big Bear is such an amazing experience, because down in the Los Angeles region it does not snow at all. However, I was not ready to face what was slowly going to change me in the mountains of California.

fifty degrees in a matter of minutes; for most people it takes much longer. On the other hand, people descended from warm-weather populations don't seem to have this natural ability to protect their limbs and their core at the same time. During the frigid cold of the Korean War, African American soldiers were much more prone to frostbite than other soldiers” (chapter 2). Moalem claims that people with ancestors that lived in merciless freezing temperatures, have a better chance of surviving freezing weather more than those who didn’t have ancestors that lived in the ice ages.

Ever heard of snow tubing? Snow tubing is like extreme sledding. You are in a tube, and you et plunged down a large hill. It’s is very fun, but also quite dangerous. You should never stand up on your tube, while going down. You should not have more than one person in a rube, and wait until the person before you is out of the way before you go down. Avoiding these risks will keep you safe, sand you’ll still have tons of fun. Down to go snow tubing, you still need to wear the right gear. You will need a heavy coat, socks, snow pants, a long sleeved shirt, boots, gloves, a hat, and a scarf. These will keep you warm. Depending on how step the slope is, you’ll need a helmet as well. Now go have fun!

It is very important to stay on the trail during snowmobiling so then you don't hurt anything under or above the snow. If there is a baby pine tree growing then you run it over it with the track of the sled it could kill the tree. Maybe a farmer is planting winter rye and wants you to stay off from it so then this

The Iditarod is a race across Alaska, nicknamed “The last great race on earth” for its length and history. The best thing about this “Last great race” is it is only sleds, that means no cars, no trains, no snowmobiles, just dog sleds. “Why is this significant?” you may ask. Well the Iditarod is significant because it is a tribute to Alaskan history, it preserves the famous Iditarod trail, and it saves sled dog culture and Alaskan huskies along with it.

Greyhound racing is one of the popular action sports, the sport of racing greyhounds. It started in 1974 in Western Australia, controlled by the Canning Greyhound Racing Association. In 1981, the Western Australian Greyhound Racing Authority, a government appointed committee, took over the control of the sport (Racing and Wagering Western Australia, 2002). In the race, dogs chase after an artificial hare on the track which leads them to the finish line, the first to arrive is the winner of the race. In many countries, greyhound racing is purely conducted for enjoyment, thus the dogs are almost invariably pets and are therefore generally well treated. However, in other countries including the US, UK and Australia, legal

Do you think that the Iditarod is a significant event? Well I think it is an significant event because it;s important to a lot of people and it’s part of Alaska’s culture. The Iditarod is a significant event because it is a tribute to Alaska’s history and role of the sled dogs, to preserve the historic iditarod trail, and to save the sleddog culture and Alaskan huskies.

Have you ever watched an Iditarod race? If you haven't you will now. The Iditarod is a race that people come with their sled dogs and race against each other. The race is 1000 miles long. The Iditarod Race is a very significant race because it is a tribute to Alaska's history, the race may sound easy but it can be very difficult sometimes, and when mushers feed their dogs they all have a different tactic.

The Iditarod is a 1,000 mile race. It is really dangerous with jagged mountains,and thin ice.The Iditarod is using a significant event because it save’s the sled dog culture.The Iditarod also is significant event.The Iditarod also is significant event.

The Alaskan temperatures vary depending on time of year and weather conditions, forcing mushers and spectators to dress for the climate to not only stay warm but to survive, making the race itself more challenging and brutal. As seen in the picture, all of the people are dressed in thick, warm winter coats and parkas, and many are also wearing hats and gloves. The musher is seen wearing a heavy parka, a hat, and gloves to protect himself against the arctic temperatures. One building in the background advertises fur through a sign stating “Fur Gallery”. Fur is not as commonly used today in most parts of the world as it was in the past. Snow can be seen on the road and its edges, the sidewalks, and flying through the air as the dogs excitedly dash through the snowy street, beginning the race. All of this helps to support and show just how brutally cold it can be in Alaska not only for the competing teams but for the scores of enthusiastic people who watch the race. Numerous bundled up photographers and spectators surround the snow lined street, all watching the race unfold in eager

I say Buck is better of a house dog than sled dog. I think this because he had special treatment as a house dog. Also, he sleeps inside with warm A/C. A third reason is he doesn’t have to work as hard as a sled. As a house dog the only job is to protect the person who is feeding you. They love and care for you as a house dog and, if they didn’t they would have gave you away. Sled dogs have to sleep in the cold outside in the snow with other animals like bears, wolfs and, coyotes. Also, sled dogs have to work about every day. Sled dogs don’t eat as much as house dogs and house dogs are treated better. Also, sled dogs incredibly dull. The dirtier the dog the cleaner they need to be cleaned. Another reason, is sled dogs are meant to be in cold

Count this as the last winter you’re able to keep yourself warm. When the whistle sounds, Coach will toss you Your warm-up pants, chase you with your jacket. He’ll holler There’s snow on the ground. You’ll catch your death.