Wednesday, October 2, 2013

(Jake) Tahoe

Whenever possible, Jake goes where we go; especially when we head for the mountains!  Cool weather, hiking, and calm waters make for one of those ideal dog destinations.

Jake loves the water but he's not a big swimmer.  He wades more than anything else.  I think that he prefers the comfort of being able to feel the ground beneath his feet.  The slow slope of King's Beach is ideal.  He could run 50 yards out and still be able to stand.


As they say, variety is the spice of life.  Each day at the beach deserves the balance of a day on the trail.  We did a 5 mile hike to a cluster of five small lakes (appropriately named Five Lakes Trail) that overlook nearby Squaw Valley.  When we got there, Jake was quick to jump in, cool off, and apply a fresh layer of dust and mud.  ...which will later find it's way into the car.


This was considered an easy trail but there were still a few frightening passages.  Big altitudes and steep cliffs make for spectacular views.  Here's Jake and I as we check-in at ~7,400' above sea level with Squaw in the background.


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