01 Dog-Directed Sports
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
“Culturally in Alaska, there’s an acceptance that if you’re going to do something, you’re more likely than not to bring your dog,” explains dog-supply store owner Mark Robokoff. “Whether you’re going four-wheeling, snow machining, fishing or hunting, the dog is coming.” Why? It has to do with the official state sport—dog mushing, which some may know as dog sledding. Variants now include skijoring in the winter and bikejoring and canicross in the summer.
02 Outdoor Adventures
BEND, OREGON
“Bend is a great