the dogs and drovers line up for the start of the race.You can feel the excitement in the air.The dogs paw the ground anxious to be off while the mushers make last minute preparations for the long trek ahead.
The Mushers
The musher is the person who drives the sled and guides the dogs.Each musher must decide how many miles to run every day.
The dogs
The perfect sled dog is the Alaskan Husky with its thick fur and strong legs.Each dog must be healthy so vets examine them carefully before the race begins.
The Route
The race goes from Anchorage to Nome on the west coast.It passes through more than twenty towns on its way there.The route is extremely challenging crossing varies slightly depending on the year.