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#11 |
AMA Supersport
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Awesome pictures! That rocks you were able to go and experience this. I love the little doggie shoes along with some of the other quirks in the pictures. The puppies are adorable!
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#12 |
Trip's Assistant
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Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
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Great pics.
What is up with the doggie socks? |
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Moto GP Star
Join Date: Nov 2008
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#14 |
Victim of Blazer Rapage
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Talkeetna, AK
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Assuming most of these dogs make the entire race (few die, but often they are pulled out), they will run just under 1100 miles in 8-10 days. The dog booties help keeps the paws in shape over the race, they are replaced/changed almost every 24 hours according to most Mushers. Sort of the same way that hikers will throw on thick socks before a nice long hike.
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Victim of Blazer Rapage
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Talkeetna, AK
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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#17 |
Designated Drinker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: shitville
Moto: 2009 ZX6R
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Thanks for the pics. That looks like a great time
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#18 |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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Makes me almost miss alaska, we lived in Eagle River not too far from the VFW that is the first stop.
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#19 |
Forum Coach
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Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
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That is incredibly awesome! Some of those dogs are definitely wolfy looking, White Fang in the descent much?
![]() I've heard the booties also keep the ice from packing into the pads and toe area to keep it from cutting and tearing the feet up. |
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#20 |
For Science. You Monster.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canada
Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB
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Iditarod rules. You have to have booties to protect their feet. The most important rule they have, is the dogs safety comes first.
They also have drop off spots for dogs that may get injured along the way, get sick, etc, etc...
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