Wondering what to do on that off day from the slopes? Here's an option that will give you plenty to talk about back at the office. Dog sledding.

Mid winter sled dog racers are a great way to get a look at this colorful sport, but you can also experience the adventure of winter travel with dogs first hand.

Several outfitters in Vermont offer dog sledding tours. The day starts with a quick introduction to the basics of mushing - dog commands, how to maneuver the sled and more. Then you hop on the sled along side an experienced musher, and you're off behind a team of 8, 10 or even 12 huskies who were literally born to run. Now the fun begins. Picture yourself as the leader of the Iditerod, mushing into the wilderness against all odds. Or, try the ancient art of skijoring, where you ski across a snowy field pulled by a team of dogs.

At the end of the day, you get to return to the comfort of your B&B where you can start to re-live the adventure. Or, if you're really hooked, you might choose to sled from inn-to-inn as part of an extended mushing adventure.