My husband smelled like Roses when he finished the race...giggle
I have no idea what smell that Shaktoolik Teacher or Student was talking about...BIG GRINS
I am pretty sure deodorant would only mask the stench for a short time...and well could be quite bugging if you are putting it on over all that sweat and grime...only to have the stench release itself again. I think the only grooming item Rick took was a toothbrush and paste and he said even that was difficult as the paste would freeze.
I agree those host families in Nome are saintly to take on all those Rose smelling mushers...and then let them shower in their tubs...ha...
Moose you are right on...who cares...when all those athletes...mushers and dogs...make it all the way to Nome...they can smell however they want once they ride the sled under the burled arches...it didn't stop us from smooching Rick and hugging him...or going up and smothering the dogs with affection!
BTW...TRIPE is NASTY stuff...but those doggies LOVE it!