Hang on to the sled no matter what. They'll feel the lighter load and speed up. Refill it at checkpoints. As a backup, use a small cook stove fueled by menthol alcohol to melt snow. Despite the absolute need to keep a hold on the sled, mushers do not tie themselves to it.
Dangers are unpredictable.
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