How might climate change impact the tradition of dog mushing in Denali? Objective To connect students with Denali’s mushing tradition and encourage them to think about how it might change based on long-term climate trends. Background Sled dogs have been important to people living in northern climates for thousands of years. This tradition of working with dogs to move people and freight across the land is called mushing. Mushing skills and experiences have been passed down through generations. Although many people living in the North use snowmobiles to get around, mushing remains an essential w Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question How might climate change impact the tradition of dog mushing in Denali? Objective To connect students with Denali’s mushing tradition and encourage them to think about how it might change based on long-term climate trends. Background Sled dogs have been important to peo.