Do mushers have other jobs that support the dog racing, or can you make a living mushing?
Sometimes the mushers will have other jobs. The very best mushers will have enough sponsors so they can afford to just train dogs year round. We do tours in the summertime with our dogs. That is what finances us, so we can work with the dogs year-round. Q: When you finish the race, how do you get back to Anchorage? Nome has scheduled flights back to Anchorage. The flight has what they call special “igloos,” which are really kennels for the dogs. Q: How big are the sleds and how much weight can they carry? Most of the sleds have a six-foot basket or cargo area, and the musher stands behind that, and you can carry up to 200 pounds in the sled. Q: Was it cool for you and your family to be in the Scholastic News? Yes, I really enjoyed the interview. It was fun working with them. Q: Do you have any time for other things besides races, like sports, friends, and hanging out? What other hobbies do you have? Not much time for other things. Most of my friends are also running the dogs. I enjoy o
