Americano Blue's musher/mushing chat thread

[SternRose]

Just checking cuz my dad might want rides, when there ready.

 

[Americano Blue]

Good luck!!

 

[SternRose]

Thanks ill need it. Lol

 

[Americano Blue]

Thanks ill need it. Lol

Haha.

 

[RezChamp]

How many dogs are needed to pull a 250lbs man?

Hi Stern Rose
General rule of thumb is 1 dog for every 50 lbs of freight, including human. I've been in some rough spots and 7 dogs is my standby team. I only weigh 198 but I always take emergency rations gear with me. A lot can happen on a 60 mile trek of bush, swamp and ridge, and pretty well everything in between.
I would most definitely use about 30 Chihuahuas though, long haired variety of course. 4 or 5 Qimmiq would do the job just fine. Maybe even 3. Alaskan Malamutes....3 for sure would do it. It would just take a lot longer.
I hope this was helpful.

 

[SternRose]

Hi Stern Rose
General rule of thumb is 1 dog for every 50 lbs of freight, including human. I've been in some rough spots and 7 dogs is my standby team. I only weigh 198 but I always take emergency rations gear with me. A lot can happen on a 60 mile trek of bush, swamp and ridge, and pretty well everything in between.
I would most definitely use about 30 Chihuahuas though, long haired variety of course. 4 or 5 Qimmiq would do the job just fine. Maybe even 3. Alaskan Malamutes....3 for sure would do it. It would just take a lot longer.
I hope this was helpful.

I'm thinking sib huskys(2-3) labs(2-3) and malamutes(1-2)
It can get harsh here in the winter but I'm not for speed. Just fun and bonding time. I might one day get a competativr team. But for now just fun.

 

[Americano Blue]

Hi Stern Rose
General rule of thumb is 1 dog for every 50 lbs of freight, including human. I've been in some rough spots and 7 dogs is my standby team. I only weigh 198 but I always take emergency rations gear with me. A lot can happen on a 60 mile trek of bush, swamp and ridge, and pretty well everything in between.
I would most definitely use about 30 Chihuahuas though, long haired variety of course. 4 or 5 Qimmiq would do the job just fine. Maybe even 3. Alaskan Malamutes....3 for sure would do it. It would just take a lot longer.
I hope this was helpful.

I heard that before but forgot the day after...

 

[RezChamp]

I heard that before but forgot the day after...

LOL. I kinda thought forgetting was us old geezers but apparently I'm wrong.

 

[Americano Blue]

LOL. I kinda thought forgetting was us old geezers but apparently I'm wrong.

Nope. Lol. How's life?

 

[RezChamp]

WISH I COULD MUSH!

I usta wish I could mush. Now I do.
Lotsa work, lotsa sacrifice. For me, worth it.
Actually really good therapy.....after the work is done.
Best wishes


Hey Americano Blue
Nice job. A mushing chat thread on a chicken forum.
Kinda cool there young lady