dog sleds

Husky-pulled vehicles

Dog sleds are sleds pulled by teams of dogs, traditionally used for transportation across snow and ice in Arctic regions.

The dogs, typically huskies or malamutes, are harnessed in pairs or a single line.

Dog sledding persists as sport and recreation: We went dog sledding in Alaska.

Also spelled as one word: dogsled.

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Water vehicles with hulls

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Motorized vehicles for snow

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Motorized vehicles for snow

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dogsledding

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G