What I Bring On My Sled for the Iditarod

We are getting so close to the start of the race! As we make sure that we have all that we need and get ready to mush, I wanted to show you a behind the scenes look at what a musher needs to bring on his sled. Each musher has a different list of things they like to have but there are some items that are mandatory for all participants in the race. Who is tuning in for the start? #iditarod #iditarod2021 #alaska #mushing #sleddogs

[thomastessier]

I remember the old days when Susan Butcher and Rick Swenson used to have to break trail through waist-deep snow and it took around 2-3 weeks to make the trek. It was more In line with how the original serum run was done. Now days is seems the trail is packed down for them by snow machines and many other new technical advantages and it now only takes around a week to make the trek. Don't get me wrong, I am sure it is still brutal having to push yourself and dogs to the limit and you have to face the same weather conditions but the race is not like it was 30-years ago, or more. Having said all that, I still like to see the race and give credit to those who give it their all to make the journey.

[Gatchavlogers]

Hi Dallas Seavey it’s Me Ari from the fourth grade, in my class we are doing this Iditarod project in class where each student is assigned a musher ! And guess what I got you ! I am so happy with my musher ! And I wish you luck to win the Iditarod race right now I see you on my map in first place ! That is so exciting! Bye Dallas and thank you for taking time to read this message!

[hansthompson]

That was really interesting Dallas. Thanks for breaking it down.

[TexasRoadrunners]

Great! Thanks for posting. I love seeing all this information.

[bradenmcdonald]

Thank you Dallas, I will be tracking you with Iditarod insider and I wish you good luck, maybe sometime I will be out there with you on the trail

[Jmull]

Can’t wait to show this to my elementary students! Thanks for sharing!

[SoggyMs]

Awesome video! Very informative, thank you very much for making this!

[kevinhall]

Thank you Dallas. This is the first year that I tried to stay up with the race and learn about it. I am 56 yrs old and live in milton Florida. Lol. No snow here . I always wondered what you carried in your sled. Thanks again.

[RaisedinAlaska]

Thank Dallas, great information. I’m a big fan and camp trailside for the race. God Speed.

[kimberlykatz]

Hello from Massachusetts! Just hours to go! We are very excited to see you race!

[djspecialpaul]

Amazing video :) love your gear, dogs, team and work - great :)

[louisecassidy]

Following from Australia. Interesting.

[rkf]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. I know very little about your sport, other than I really enjoy watching the Iditarod. This video helps me and probably many other's understand a little more about sledding. You answered several questions I've had in these few minutes. 👍Happy trails!!! Roger

[prinzpolo]

Very cool, thanks a lot. How calm can one person be to shoot a video right before a 1000 mile race? Don´t ask me, ask Dallas!

Cheers and happy trails

[lillivewire]

Curious what brand of dog booties you use? I can't get my dog to keep booties on for the life of me...they fly in 4 different directions when she runs. We don't mush, but we do winter hike and I'd love her to have more protection than Musher's Secret.

[MrFtty]

Dallas, what are the extra items you like to bring?

[whitewolf]

Top ten items I pack on my sled:
#1. Bunsen Burner, mug, water, and hot chocolate packs.
#2. An extra pair of super fluffy gloves.
#3. Seat cushion.
#4. Top quality sunglasses.
#5. Each dog's favorite Kong.
#6. 100' #157 braided rope.
#7. A neon yellow jacket that can bee seen 10 miles away.
#8. An extra fluffy scarf
#9 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
#10. Authentic maplewood walking stick.

[Rya_N]

Where do you keep the pills? Jk good luck

[thepianoteacherdubai]

What about the dogs that suffer? This sport has no good cause and should be banned

[jellykrypticfox]

Smh. Many dogs have died from this race. Maybe not him, but it’s GROSS.