Download - Iditarod Jargon
Iditarod JargonThe specialized or technical language (vocabulary) of a trade, profession, or similar group.
MusherPerson who mans the dog sled team
PerseveranceThe act of persistence; activity maintained in spite of difficulties
FatigueA loss of strength that is caused by hard work or mental effort
AthabascanA tribe of Northern Canadian and Alaskan natives
VeteranA person who is experienced at their work
RookieA person who has just joined a group and has no experience.
What does it take to be a musher?
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/5-iditarod-videos3.htm
Siberian HuskyMedium sized Northern breed of dog
MalamuteA large husky type dog
BootiesA type of sock that is made to protect the dog’s feet from small cuts and sores.
Video on dog types:
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/5-iditarod-videos1.htm
GeeUsed to direct dogs or other animals to the RIGHT
Haw
Use to direct animals to the LEFT
Video on commands
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/5-iditarod-videos.htm
RunnersThe long narrow parts on which a sled or an ice skate glides
Pedaling
Pushing the sled with one foot while the other remains on the runner.
RiggingLines of a racing sled like chains, rope, or wire
Gang Line
Main rope that runs forward from the sled
Tether A rope or chain used to fasten a horse, donkey, or other animal- to keep it confined within limits
Toggles A pin, bolt, or rod put through the eye of a rope or link of chain to prevent slipping, to secure, or attach
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/5-iditarod-videos2.htm
Video in sleds:
Tough journey for the dogs?
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/5-iditarod-videos4.htm
Aurora
Bands of flashing/moving lights that can be seen in the night sky mainly in the region of the North Pole
Video Clip of Northern Lights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfuqG_DQCaA