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Iditarod Jargon The specialized or technical language (vocabulary) of a trade, profession, or similar group.

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Iditarod Jargon. The specialized or technical language (vocabulary) of a trade, profession, or similar group. Musher. Person who mans the dog sled team. Perseverance. The act of persistence; activity maintained in spite of difficulties. Fatigue. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Iditarod JargonThe specialized or technical language (vocabulary) of a trade, profession, or similar group.

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MusherPerson who mans the dog sled team

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PerseveranceThe act of persistence; activity maintained in spite of difficulties

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FatigueA loss of strength that is caused by hard work or mental effort

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AthabascanA tribe of Northern Canadian and Alaskan natives

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VeteranA person who is experienced at their work

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RookieA person who has just joined a group and has no experience.

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Siberian HuskyMedium sized Northern breed of dog

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MalamuteA large husky type dog

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BootiesA type of sock that is made to protect the dog’s feet from small cuts and sores.

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GeeUsed to direct dogs or other animals to the RIGHT

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Haw

Use to direct animals to the LEFT

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RunnersThe long narrow parts on which a sled or an ice skate glides

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Pedaling

Pushing the sled with one foot while the other remains on the runner.

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RiggingLines of a racing sled like chains, rope, or wire

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Gang Line

Main rope that runs forward from the sled

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Tether A rope or chain used to fasten a horse, donkey, or other animal- to keep it confined within limits

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Toggles A pin, bolt, or rod put through the eye of a rope or link of chain to prevent slipping, to secure, or attach

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Aurora

Bands of flashing/moving lights that can be seen in the night sky mainly in the region of the North Pole

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Video Clip of Northern Lights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfuqG_DQCaA