Tales from the Trails
As we continue to highlight tales of happy, dusty dogs returning from the wilderness with their human companions, we’d like to take this opportunity to introduce our latest Tales from the Trails blog post from Catie and Zack. With the loving companionship of Sonora and Monty, they report in with beautiful photos and words of some of their latest travels. To read more, click here.
Off they go!
This past summer my husband and I decided to take 2 months off from regular life and camp the west coast of the US and parts of Canada with our two dogs, Sonora and Monty. Both rescues from Southern California shelters and experienced in the mild camping and hiking climate of the area, we were curious to see how well they would do in the mountains, wet weather and snow! Turns out they did quite well with a little help from some gear, but those wild animals like Sage Grouse?-terrifying!
Sometimes we just took off our hiking packs and stopped to smell the flowers (here in Teton National Forest, Wyoming).
Sonora keeping an eye out for those terrifying Pikas around the Columbian Icefield.
The dogs packed almost as much gear as we did- they are city dogs after all. As we headed north we hit more and more snowpack from the record 2011 winter and while Monty with his thick white coat was quite at home in the snow and ice, Sonora, with her short fur decided she needed another layer of warmth around Seattle and we picked up an additional Ruff Wear jacket.
When you spend all day running playing Wild Things on the beach, it is nice to have a bed to ‘flop’ down on at the campsite. (Gold Bluffs Beach, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park)
It’s like she is trying to be a Ruff Wear model.
Thanks again to Caite and Zack for the great submission! As a Thank You, we’d love to send you a Ruffwear Mt. Bachelor Pad!
Sage and Britta take on the winter deserts of Utah:
By: Britta Trepp
The snow was taking its sweet time getting to Utah, so Sage and I decided to join some friends down in Torrey, UT for a weekend of cabin dwelling, hiking, climbing, and natural spring soaking.
The first day Sage and company went hiking in Lower Calf Creek. As always, Sage’s enthusiasm for the outdoors was contagious as she was sprinting in almost all directions at once and bounded through the snow that remained on the red rock.
Sage believes she is the designer of every hike or trail run in which she participates, so naturally she likes to be about 50 meters in front of everyone. When squirrels, birds, or other vermin distract her, she tends to lose the lead, but it is never long before her speed is showcased as she sprints to the front of the pack once again. Sage is one tough pup and Ruffwear can keep up! Her pack always carries a first aid kit for both her and her human friends, dog treats and kibble, water, and typically her owner’s extra clothes.
As a special thanks to Sage and Britta for sharing their wonderful adventure with our Tales from the Trails blog, we sent Sage out something she’s wanted for some time: The perfect backpacking bed.
Sage will be receiving a Highlands bed to keep her warm and protected on the cold nights where dew collects on her whiskers.
Rumple and I
By Kolin Powick “Rumple is RAD – Fact”
Seeing as Ellen is in France, and I’m injured (again) – I decided to take Rumple for a hike, and an overnight camping trip up to Lone Peak. We left in the afternoon, and found wet snow on the ridge – so I decided to find high ground and set up camp.
Rumple thinks he’s tough but isn’t. He was ‘guarding’ our camp, and all of a sudden would let out some barks – pretty much scaring himself.
Rumple in his Quinzee™ Jacket
And then when it was time for bed – Rumple in the tent is hilarious – he starts off fine, and then decides that he wants to crawl inside your sleeping bag with you – sooo funny.
At the end of the day Rumple follows Kolin and Ellen everywhere. From running, hiking, climbing, and camping, to accompanying Kolin at the office, Rumple lives the life. You can follow Kolin, Rumple, and Ellen on their blog here.
Just another day at the Black Diamond Office...
For Rumple’s contribution to the newest page on our blog, we sent off a couple of his all time favorites – The Lunker and The Gourdo.
Do you have something to bark about? We’re all ears!
We want to hear about your stories, see your photos, and share the adventures that you’ve had with your canine companions.
To submit a story to Tales from the Trails, please email photos/video/text to tara@ruffwear.com. One story per month will be selected to be featured on our Ruff Wear dogblog and shared with the world!
Each selected blogger will receive something special from Ruff Wear as our thanks for sharing your story.
In your submission, please include the following:
Full Name
Phone number
Address
Name of Dog
Girth and Length of Dog
All photos/video and text are subject to eligibility review by the Ruff Wear staff. By submitting, entrants give Ruff Wear permission to use the photos/video and text on Facebook and on ruffwear.com.
