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You never forget the sensation when a sled dog team pulls together for the first time: the rush of cool air on your cheeks, the sound of the sled runners, the crunch of fresh snow, and the playful barks of happy dogs at work.

Forget the horse. For some cultures, the husky dog was a far more important companion and beast of burden for thousands of years. Dog sledding was a fact of life for First Nations and Inuit peoples in Alberta and beyond and became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1800's, thanks to the 1925 serum run to Nome and stories like Jack London's "The Call of the Wild."

Dog sledding nearly went extinct with the rise of cars and snowmobiles, but it's making a comeback today among people who want to get back in touch with nature and go where machines can't. Alberta's snowy wilderness provides plenty of opportunity to experience this unique ride, whether you want an adrenaline-filled, powder-spraying race through the snow, or a leisurely cruise amid a white-dusted winter landscape.

Either way - mush!