Dog Sledding and Wolf-Watching in Wyoming, With a Boutique Hotel as Home Base | Vogue

"As I prepped for my first dog-sledding outing with Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours, eight-time Iditarod veteran Frank Teasley introduced his 170 Alaskan sled dogs, joking that caring for them is like running a giant nursery school full of “boneheads and sweethearts.” His minimalist moccasins contrasted with my many layers, a reminder of how a lifetime on the runners hardens you to the cold. Before we set out through Bridger-Teton National Forest, his wife and fellow musher Stacey briefed me, explaining that these small-but-mighty athletes can run 100 miles for 10 days in a row—true marathoners not to be underestimated. Outside the cabin, hundreds of wooden dog houses formed a tidy village, a proper home for huskies like Martian, a blue-eyed, black-coated stunner. The whole operation feels rugged yet deeply caring, a seasoned team guiding novices like me into the snow alongside remarkable canine partners." - Michaela Trimble