The life of a pro bicycle racer is one of discipline, repetition, even monotony. Rewards for some can be few and far between. The life of a working sled dog is much the same, even though they might not choose the life like the bicycle racer does.

Sam Smith juxtaposed the work of the most famous sideburns in XC racing, Geoff Kabush, with that of a pack of sled dogs in the frozen north. It’ll make you wonder which existence is preferable, while providing a fly-on-the-wall insight into the secrets of longevity of Canada’s most successful and likeable off-roader.