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Video: History Of Mushing In Alaska


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Unit 2:
A Sport Is Born

 Less than 100 years ago, dog teams were a vital form of transportation in Alaska. Today, motorized vehicles have largely replaced the important role of dog powered transportation... As a result, mushing has changed dramatically.

In this unit, learn about the recently developed sport of dog mushing.

In This Unit:

Watch:
  • "History Of Mushing In Alaska"  Coming Soon
       Stream - Download (.mov) - iPod Version

    Articles:
  • Starting A Dog Sled Race
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    Read:
  • Types Of Mushing
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    Test:
  • Unit 2 Online Quiz

    Other Units:



    • A Team Finishing The Iditarod in Nome, AK - 2005



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