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Sled,
also sledge
Wheelless
form of land transport, in use since prehistoric
times. The earliest sleds were animal hides, which
were dragged by humans. Runners—wood or bone, and
later metal—reduced friction and made hauling easier.
Dogs, horses, and reindeer
have been used for hauling sleds, which are still
used for transport in regions such as Saamiland
and the Yukon; elsewhere, the sled has become mainly
a recreational vehicle
"Sled,"
Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com
© 1997-2000 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Sled
Dog Race
Participants
in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race traverse Alaska's
Central Highland and Basin Region on a grueling course
from Anchorage to Nome. The distance of the race varies
from approximately 1,827 to 1,875 km (1,135 to 1,165
mi). Dogsled drivers, or "mushers," and their dogs
face incredible challenges along the course including
rugged terrain, radical weather changes, and fatigue.
Microsoft®
Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com
© 1997-2000 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Sled
Dogs, An Alaskan Epic
Please
visit their
site for more information about dog sledding.
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