Our winters in the mountains are awesome. Awesome and long. I love the snow, but honestly I think the pay off for eight months of winter is the glorious wild flower season, hiking in altitude, and warm summer nights. Living between two huge mountain ranges, we literally have thousands of miles of trails to hike and…
Tag: canine trail etiquette
why I love to hike …
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean”. John Muir Hiking is walking, but with way more dirt, and I like both. Sometimes I like to hike and explore the fauna, scat and tracks. Other times…
living with a dog outside of neutral – part 3
Mr. Toads Wild Ride, the first year – If I look back at my choice in dogs, I’m definitely drawn to a particular type. I like my dogs athletic and agile. I value stamina and endurance. I want my dogs to have opinions, fire in the belly. And most importantly, dogs that are great problem…
sunday hike …
Today was a sleep in day at home. This happens pretty much never. We just always seem to have something to do, or someplace to go, and frankly we’re all morning people, morning dogs! But there was something delicious about this cold and snowy May morning, and even the dogs were happy to stay curled…
Ready, Set, Hike! DVD
My Ready, Set, Hike! DVD launched this morning. It was produced by the lovely family at TawzerDog… A great way to start the day … more info ” Join Nancy Tanner, for a day of training and discussion, to prepare you and your dog for back country hiking and wilderness first aid … Ready, Set,…
Trapping – a dog & hikers reality
Hiking has been my constant for over thirty years. No matter where I’m traveling or living, it’s hiking in and around the area that adds a connection for me. In all of my years hiking I have never had a major accident or injury. Neither have my children or dogs. I am an incredibly aware…
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