We've been aching for a quick trip to the mountains lately, but with a
high snow pack and associated avalanche risks we decided to head out to
Waterton and hike up the riverbed near the park entrance. A cool spring day for a mountain trip, that warmed up considerably when the Chinook wind hit us - 16 degrees by the time we got there!
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| It's cold in here |
It was a perfect day for Cedar to start her Jr. Hydrologist internship:
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| Follow the leader in the funny hat |
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| Thinking hard about picking the best route across the stream. |
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| Oooomph, a bit faster here than I thought! |
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| Phew, dry ground. Why did you make me do that Mom? |
There was still snow on the ground in the shady spots, including a dog-playground-sized hard snowbank next to the stream that sent Cedar into a frenzy!
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Rawr, take that, tree branch!
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| Look at me go! |
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| Breakdancing, Cedar-style... |
0.5 seconds before camera impact:
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| Incoming! It's devil dog! |
Well that tired her out enough to settle down for lunch - pesto, cheese and tomato on a nice sourdough bun for us, kibble for the furry monster.
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| Good thing he didn't get us with out mouths full, hey Mom? |
Lunch provided just enough energy to have another go at the snowbank
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| The rare flatcoat-jackrabbit hybrid |
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| I can fly |
What's a day of fun without getting in trouble - someone can't control their mouthiness and decided to grab at pant legs instead. Not a good idea..."If you're not good Cedar, we'll feed you to the bears."
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| Sorry Mum, I didn't mean to... |
Cedar keeping lookout for large hairy beasts.
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| Bears..you didn't tell me about any bears! |
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| RADAR up! No bears... |
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| Cookies for Bear Patrol? |
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| I smell wieners... |
Training is always more fun outside - Cedar learning 'get in' on a rock (helps if the penalty is a wet bum)
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| Is this right Mum? where's my treat? |
All too soon it was time to head back to the car and make the drive home.
Crystal clear mountain water...
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| Any fishes in there? |
Eventually Cedar decided she didn't want to be left behind and made the (tired) crossing back.
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| Heavy concentration! |
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| Happy to be across using HER line of crossing :) |
A great day in the mountains makes for a happy dog and happy dog parents. Have to go back again soon!
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