a “musher” or sled dog driver, looking a bit husky in his big coat.

sled dogs

in the surprisingly cozy bar

I’m not much of a drinker, but tried the hotel’s signature cider cocktail, in a glass made of ice, and found it delicious, almost impossible to put down.

In the chapel

Many of the rooms had amazing carvings on the walls. I didn’t meet anyone actually staying for the night. I overheard people discussing the possibility of renting rooms by the hour/hot sheet hotel, wondering if the room service would be glacial, etc. but no one actually planning on staying the night.

My sister is impervious to cold. I cannot believe we’re related.