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The mushers have baskets that carry the gear on the Iditarod Trail. These baskets are used to let the dogs rest while on break.
The people who control a dog sled are called mushers. They stand on the runners at the back of the sled and give commands to the team of dogs to steer and control their speed. Mushers must have good communication with their dogs and be skilled in navigating the terrain.
"Mushers"
because they are in control of the dogs and the mushers are the boss and if the boss is down so will the workers (the dogs).
The term is often used for people who guide a dog sled.
no one is from alaskak
My first thought would be dog food and a lot of bowls.
Brian O'Donoghue has written: 'My lead dog was a lesbian' -- subject(s): Biography, Iditarod (Race), Mushers, Sled dog racing
Yes mushers carry food with them.
A dog
Mushers cook food in a bonfire while they race