Glossary of Race/Dog Sledding Terms

Bag: A formed bag fitted to the inside of the sled basket used to contain and protect the load.
Sled Basket: The area of the sled framework that holds the load.
Fan Hitch: A configuration for hitching the dogs to the towline, team dogs are fanned on both sides of the lead dog.
Gang Line: A stake-out line with individual drops, used for picketing dogs.
Harness: The webbing that encapsulates the dog to distribute the weight it pulls.
Musher: A person who drives the dog sled. In the case of this race the musher is the racer.
No Man's Land: Area 1/2 mile from the finish line where a lead musher is not required to give trail to an overtaking team (interference also is not allowed).
Skijoring: Running sled dogs with skis instead of a sled. Or, towing on skis behind a dogsled.
Tandem Hitch: A configuration for hitching the dogs to the towline, after the lead dog the team dogs are paired along the towline.
Tow Line: The rope extending from the sled, onto which individual or paired dogs are attached.