DCHP-1 Online
track-beating North 
n. moving ahead of a dogsled on snowshoes to make a passable track for the team.
See also: forerunner trail-breaking
- 1921 Our domestic outfit was loaded upon two hunting sleds in the hauling of which we all took turns, as well as in relieving each other in the work of track-beating.
- 1921 Our domestic outfit was loaded upon two hunting sleds in the hauling of which we all took turns, as well as in relieving each other in the work of track-beating.