the Iditarod. WORTH 20PTS!!? In Winterdance by Gary Paulsen what are 3 ways that Gary learns to prepare for the Iditarod?

I know that Gary Paulsen sleeps with the dogs in the barn/hut for a couple nights, but what other ways does he prepare for the big race? Thank you!!

20pts Explaned = i will send you a message when you post ANYTHING that is helpful what so ever... and it will be a link to another ? thats anything... just reply anything (ex. 12345) and I will select it as the best answer... therefore you will get points =)