Iditarod
This prestigious race can be compared
to none other in the world. It spans a
total of 1,122 miles across the Alaskan Turf.
The mushers and their dogs must go through treacherous winds and snow,
climb mountains, and brave the arctic temperatures. There are a total of 25 checkpoints where the
mushers can rest and tend to their dogs.
The dogs had many ways of becoming injured on this race. It is the mushers' responsibility to take
care of and treat his dogs with the greatest of care, so they can be the team
to become victorious. While the scenery
may be beautiful, the mushers only have one thing on their mind, winning. This race represents the not so distant
yesterday that the Alaskans honor and are proud of.
If this race doesn’t push the mushers to their limits, I
don’t know what will.
Created by: Libby Savage. October 31, 2007