After a chilly week the weekend dawned sunny, clear (and most importantly): warm (in the 50’s!). The dogs and I took advantage of the break in the weather to check out some new hiking trails.
There was running.
Snow eating.
More running.
Did I mention all of the running?
From all of the running it would appear that the dogs have spent the last week locked up in cages 24 hours a day. That, however, is not the case. The dogs and I have been walking three miles a day. I’m not sure where all of this energy came from but it was a lot of fun to watch.
The great thing about hiking in the winter is that I don’t have to carry water for the dogs. They just eat snow when they’re thirsty.
The views on our hike were incredible.
Sadie even struck a pose for me.
I did mention all of the running, didn’t I?
At one point Luka took a break from running and flopped down on the trail.
Soon it became clear.
Luka had found something yummy smelling to roll in.
Sadie noticed and moved closer to check it out.
She agreed with me: the boy is nuts.
I have two criteria to determine the success of a hike.
The first is how much mud is involved.
SUCCESS!!
The seconds is how tired the dogs are.
Sadie dozed off while I was snapping that picture of my muddy leg.
SUCCESS!
When we arrived home Luka climbed onto his favorite dog bed.
Soon he was comatose.
MASSIVE SUCCESS!!! (It is very, very difficult to wear out Luka.)
I don’t think any of us will have trouble sleeping tonight.
Pups running = the best!
The scenery on that hike is gorgeous! My daughter in the Springs is finding places to hike with her dog, and they’re both loving it. As with you, one of her motives is to wear Macy (her chocolate lab) plumb out, lol. ;-)
Ha ha ha. Loved this post…especially the Luka flop down and the Sadie face smoosh. 3 miles a day – what a life your dogs live! Such a joy to read your hiking tales and enjoy the hilarious pictures of dogs being their silly selves. Great fun. Thanks!