What Does a Dog Sledge Sound Like in Antarctica?
Our dogs pulled us for miles across the snow! Press play below to hear a dog sledge passing by.
Dog sledges were used to carry supplies and travel long distances across the Antarctic ice. Teams of strong, hardy dogs pulled wooden sledges over the snow, and as they ran past you could hear the swish of the sledge runners along with the excited panting and barking of the dogs.
The Great Antarctic Derby
On 15th June 1915, the explorers held their very own dog sledge race across the ice, nicknamed the "Antarctic Derby"! Five teams took part in the 700-yard race. Frank Wild, the expedition's second-in-command, was the favourite to win — and he did, with Tom Crean's own dog team crossing the line in an impressive third place.
Discover More about Tom
Did you know Tom sailed all the way to Antarctica three times? On his journeys he saw and heard even more amazing things than what you've just explored here. You can read all about his adventures in Tom the Mighty Explorer.
Discover the Book →A beautifully illustrated introduction to polar exploration for children aged 6–10 — a lovely companion to KS1/KS2 topics on famous explorers and habitats.
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