Dogsled

Dogsleds are a highly valuable resource in the fridged cold north of Illary. Teams of Phantom Huskies with their sleds and mushers help keep the north, where few others can reach, keeping the north connected, alive and safe. They serve as suppliers, scouts, search and rescue units and messengers. They are the primary and safest for of small number travel. Without them, the north couldn't function as a singular unit. We would be isolated and alone in the icy cold.
To train and prepare sled dog teams takes roughly a year. The pups start at nine months and are done training right around two. Trainers are highly valued and respected members of society. It is a demanding job, but it is well worthwhile, and they reap the benefits.
Teams consist of five to eight dogs and one musher. Sleds are loaded with spare weapons for the musher, waterskins, food, a tent to sleep in, chains to tie the dogs up at night, spare clothes and medical supplies for the musher and dogs. Then whatever they happen to be transporting, medical supplies, goods or messages, is added on top of that. Sleds can weight anywhere between 450 to 600 pounds before adding the weight of the musher onto the sled. Max weights are around 800 pounds. The Huskies are very strong dogs, this is easy for them to do, and they love their jobs.
The dogsleds and their mushers are also adapted to coming south towards the capital if necessary. The sleds are able to switch to wheels, allowing for travel on solid ground regardless of the lack of snow. The Huskies do decently well on both types of ground but coming south is hard on them, especially in the summer months as their coats don't agree with the heat.
Dogsled teams are necessary for the north to survive. They are our lifelines to each other, to the south and to our region's capital, Phantom's Valley. Without them we wouldn't be able to make it out here in the cold, hostile north.

Phantom Huskies are strong willed and energetic dogs. They love working but training them can be difficult. I love challenges, training the dogs is perfect and I love dogs. I started with one, Shasta, which then grew to three. They assist me in training the pups that come in every year. It's hard, rewarding work and I'd never want to do anything else. This is my life.
Huskies also make amazing pets in general. My three are loveable, sweet, and super cuddly, though my boyfriend will shove them off the bed at night so that there's room for him and me. I think it's funny to watch. He loves those dogs. The dogs are also great with children. Their interactions with them are good for everyone. 
Well trained dogs are my life. Good runners, good pullers and good with families. A good dog is a good reputation for me. A good dog is a job well done.

Lada Vinogradov, Sled dog trainer and musher