WorksheetsIditarod Challenge
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
The narrow pieces of wood that a sled rides on.
sledders
sliders
runners
A person who drives a sled dog team.
Musher
Moose
Masher
The command for dogs to turn LEFT.
Hee!
Haw!
Ho ho!
The main line that connects the dog's harness to the gangline.
dogline
tugline
harness line
To take a dog out of the race
out
drop
taken
A wooden bumper on the front of a sled.
bumper
front bow
cross bow
The two dogs right behind the Lead dog. Possibly future Lead dogs.
Swing Dogs
Sled Dogs
Xtra Dogs
A northern mixed breed dog, bred for racing.
Mutt
Malamute
Alaskan Husky
A short line attached to the collar and gangline.
neckline
shortline
collarline
To take a musher and team out of the race.
scratch
drop
out
This remains lit until the last musher crosses the finish line.
Lights
Red Lantern
Candles
