Iditarod Challenge

The command to get the dog team moving.

• Hike!

• Go!

• Shoo!

These dogs are known for their intelligence and drive. These dogs are in front of the team.

• Swing Dog

• Lead Dog

• Sled Dog

The main body of a sled where passengers or gear may be carried.

• basket

• bucket

• sled

The main line that the dogs and sled are attached to.

• mainline

• gangline

• sledline

Pushing with one foot while keeping the other on the sled.

• pushing

• scooting

• pedaling

The command to get the dog team to stop.

• Stop!

• Whoa!

• Halt!

Slippers for dogs, worn to prevent ice forming between the dogs toes. Made from fleece and Gore-tex.

• slippers

• doggie shoes

• booties

The two dogs right in front of the sled. They are normally the heaviest dogs in the team.

• Wheel dogs

• Sled dogs

• Lead dogs

A large metal hook that can be driven into firm snow to anchor the team for a short period.

• I-snow hook

• Metal hook

• Ice or Snow hook

The command for dogs to turn RIGHT.

• Go

• Gee

• Gaw