Jan 20, 2020
What happens when you (or someone else) loses their team? How do you get them back?
Good question!
Where I’m learning we always have a snowmobile as back up. The two times I’ve lost my team they’ve been tackled by my backup, or caught by the team in front.
The trail is also a big loop and the dogs usually run the same course so most of them just stop at the end out of habit.
If you don’t have back up you just prepare yourself for a long walk and hopefully your team gets caught up somewhere without major issues. (This could be your sled getting caught, your snow hook getting caught, your dogs getting tangled, or a random person catching your team)
While being dragged can be hella painful, it’s highly suggested that you don’t let go.
#I have heard numerous stories about lost teams#dislocated shoulders#torn shoulders#busted wrists#all from holding on#but hey#they didn’t lose the team!#i was really scared at the beginning bc 2/3 crashes I lost my team#and even though I had backup and the risks were a lot lower#it’s still a terrible feeling and hella embarrasing#I have zero issues crashing#and I’m actually super happy I crashed three times today bc hell yeah#I didn’t lose my team!