After passing the finish line at Atlantic City, Keizo is getting a baggage check.
All teams get this check to make sure they have all the equipment and food that is required by the rules.
They carry Gear, Arctic Parka, sleeping bag (4.4lbs minimum / rated 0F/20X), 3gallon cooker and the appropriate amount of fuel, Axe (head 1.5lbs minimum / handle to be at least 31.5inches long), Any promotional materials by the IRMSSSDR and a veterinary book to be provided by IRMSSSDR Veterinary Team. Also, 2lbs per dog of dogfood and 2lbs. one day's rations for musher, minimum. This means they have to carry all provisions that they may need if something happens in the winter wild-lands. So, the dog sled is not as light weight as a short truck race. This race is just a stage stop traveling race. Exact opposite of a short truck race.
-Photo by Ricoh DC-1 digital camera-
© Daisuke Tomiyasu