Iditarod Mushers
By: Travis Kenny and Leah Plesniak
Who are the mushers
Most mushers that compete in the race are between the ages 14 -17. Mushers make sure they dont sweat or get wet to prevent getting cold. Mushers have to take care of 10 dogs during the race.
Where the mushers race
The mushers race through Alaska. They face cold hard conditions like icey moutains and blizzards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Range
When the iditarod starts
Every year the iditarod starts on febuary 30th at 10:40 pm. Theh race originated in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
http://blog.calendars.com/2012/02/there-was-a-february-30th/
Why the mushers complete the race
If a musher get's first place they win a new truck and $69,000, People also compete to travel around the world and for the saticfaction of completion.
How they prepare for the race
Most racers train constantly.They eat foods like trailmix to keep them warm, and wear beaver or seal skin hats to keep their heads warm.