Utilizing reflective materials is a great idea, but, as was seen with the accident with Jen Freking's team during the Iditarod, that is often not sufficient. According to her post on the Sled Dog Central Discussion Forum, she and her husband used reflective ganglines, tuglines, had reflective tape on harnesses, their sled bags, and on their snowsuits. That should have made them highly visible to approaching snow machines. Yet, they were hit and one dog died. Speed (and alcohol)can greatly impair judgment and one's ability to react quickly enough to avoid collisions.
Posted on April 1 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Utilizing reflective materials is a great idea, but, as was seen with the accident with Jen Freking's team during the Iditarod, that is often not sufficient. According to her post on the Sled Dog Central Discussion Forum, she and her husband used reflective ganglines, tuglines, had reflective tape on harnesses, their sled bags, and on their snowsuits. That should have made them highly visible to approaching snow machines. Yet, they were hit and one dog died. Speed (and alcohol)can greatly impair judgment and one's ability to react quickly enough to avoid collisions.
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