Alyssa and Rohn Buser run Susitna Sled Dog Adventures in Susitna, Alaska, a dog sled tour business they started two years ago. Their days are filled with wilderness tours and training and caring for their 32 sled dogs. New to their pack is their baby boy Kaladin, who is 8 months old.
While starting and owning a dog sled business may seem like an entirely fun venture for some, Alyssa said someone looking to start a similar business has to be willing to dedicate their life to the dogs and the sport. Finding a dog sitter to look after 32 dogs while on vacation, for example, has proved to be a challenging task for the couple in the past.
“This is our life, which we’re stoked on. But we’ve literally dedicated our entire life to having the sled dogs,” Alyssa said.
The pandemic — a time when many people were questioning their jobs or leaving them behind entirely — was also a reckoning point for the couple. Ultimately, that time prompted them to move from Northern California to Alaska to start their business.
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