You can also use other interesting facts about mushers. Look for more information in Musher Mania or the Official Iditarod Web site . Mushers must be 18 years old on the starting date of the race. The musher stands on the rear part of the sled. There is a handlebar, which is the driver's only hold on the sled.
Voice commands are the musher's only way of controlling their dogs.
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