The sun was glorious all round Whistler, and as we approached our trail we were in that spooky half light of fog burn-off, so everything was muffled with amazing sun topped peaks coming in and out of view against a deep blue sky, then the fog would swirl round again...it was awesome! The camera did not really pick up the perspective, light, or the atmosphere, but it really felt magical.
We started off quietly trotting along, the forests glistening with ice and the shafts of sun peeking through...travel was great as everything has tightened up and got cold again so we could go anywhere!! It was so magical in the forests, and our mood reflected the special place we were in. I was whispering to the dogs excitedly and they were not barking or yipping, we were exploring round in a gang with a buzz of excited energy that was tempered in awe of where we were...it was almost like the feeling when I was a kid; we would go sneaking out to the fields to see our horses on moonlit summer nights, and everything would look beautiful, magical and hushed...it was a cool feeling to have that again! Anyway, enough wittering on...here are some pics!
Today's crew from Left: Ever, Rudy, Spy, Brigg and Smudge.
Rudy joined us today and he rocks! He is a Collie x Springer with flappy-ears, hobbit-fluffy-paws, a swooshy tail and the brightest button black eyes and coat...he is such a lovely boy! He is sociable, funny, very very well behaved, and the most polite treat taker I have ever met! At one point his tail was swooshing Smudge's ear flap over...she did not seem to notice, but it was so funny to see!
Pleased to meet you Rudy-Rooster! (yup that name stuck, thanks Rudy's dad!)
Heads down, sniffing away!
Soon after our magical trot through the old-growth forest we came to a more open area, and everyone suddenly sprang into noisy excited play - it was so funny! It was like we all respected the forests and were making our way through...then we met more open terrain and off we went! I love the above shot - especially Ever's ears and Rudy's jodhpur-style hind legs!
Heading home after a great hike!
Another awesome time with some of my best buddies...a solid crew of really awesome dogs once again. Have a great weekend everyone - ski, play in the mountains, and enjoy the sun on your face! Arooooooooo!
