This winter, ditch the sled-and-hill routine for a serious Arctic-style excursion with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC (443-562-5736; www.marylanddogsledding.com). Wanting to educate Baltimoreans about mushing while giving their high-energy huskies a much-needed outlet, Catherine and Eric Benson began running dog sledding programs on the Northern Central Railroad Trail in Hunt Valley two years ago. For $75, you can help harness the pups, try out the equipment, and take a short ride. Two-hour excursions are $200 per person (but, as the website says, doggie kisses are free). If there's no white stuff on the ground, you can still go out in a wheeled cart. Training for novice sled dogs and other dog-powered sports (skijoring, anyone?), group programs, and birthday parties are also available. Call for reservations.
—Andrew Zaleski
—Andrew Zaleski
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