Has anyone here taking their DS backcountry skiing? I've seen some other dogs out there pouncing through the snow on some closer backcountry routes and I would love to take Kaboose out once he gets bigger. Maybe this winter!
Anyone use snow boots? Warming vests? Just looking for some suggestions as far as protection, warmth, and duration go.
Thanks!
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Backcountry Skiing
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Backcountry Skiing
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Re: Backcountry Skiing
Thalie used to come with me when I snow shoe'd. If it was cold she would have a jacket but I never did the boot thing. She would stay behind us in the tracks so it was packed down. i never had a problem with snow between her paws. The biggest problem was she would step on the back of our snow shoes !
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
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Re: Backcountry Skiing
I'm near Salt Lake City, Utah. So, we get plenty of snow. My thoughts are to bring him with me on days that don't have a lot of powder. I worry pow days would be too hard for him.Dutchringgirl wrote:Where are you located?
Good to hear about the jacket. How long do you stay out with your DS? Is 2 or 3 hours too much in your experience?
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Re: Backcountry Skiing
When I biked we were out for at least 2-3 hours, some days more. We would stop though but she would go sniff somewhere. Powder should be ok, but if it gets icy then I would try boots. You would want to work him up though, but these dogs are built for it.
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Re: Backcountry Skiing
That's what I like to hear! Thanks for the input, Dutchringgirl. Kaboose has done some shorter MTB rides with me already (an hour or less) and boy does that wear him out for the rest of the day
Looking forward to the winter to see how he likes some backcountry skiing.
Looking forward to the winter to see how he likes some backcountry skiing.
Kaboose aka Nightmare