Is the command 'mush' actually used by real dog sled mushers?
In short: Pop culture, from the 1964 classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, suggests that sled dog drivers shout 'mush' to start their teams. This video investigates the truth behind the term and explores the origins of the name 'musher'.
While characters like Yukon Cornelius are famous for hollering 'mush, mush!' while cracking a whip, the reality of dog sledding is different. The video examines whether real mushers actually use this specific command and investigates the historical roots of the term 'musher' itself.
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