Markers are used on the track, to guide the musher around the forest. 

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Red: Usually a circle. Red alerts the musher to turn. Red sign on the right-hand side of road just before a corner, turn right. If it is on the left-hand side of road just before a corner, turn Left.

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Blue: Usually a rectangular shape. This is a confidence marker. This marker is usually ten or so metres after you have turned a corner. This means you are heading in the right direction.

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Yellow:  Usually a triangular shape. This is a CAUTION marker, this can be placed any anywhere where it is deemed necessary to advise to take extra care. E.g. A rocky hill which may cause damage to the dog’s feet. When you see this marker you are to slow down and you cannot overtake the team in front of you.