Monday, February 24, 2014

Mount Bar

Here I am on my way up Mount Bar, a 6000 foot dome-shaped peak in the Lugano area and a premier destination for snowshoeing, ski-mountaineering, and winter doggy hiking.

 

Mount Bar offers lofty alpine views and lots of snow to scratch your snout with.

 

Here I am at the top. Yes, Dachshund Daddy hauled my pet carrier all the way up the mountain so I could engage in my favorite summit burrowing activities.

 

Here's Ambra, staring at my pet carrier slung over DD's shoulder. She's probably wondering why the bag is barking at her. Hint: I'm in it.

You can see Lake Lugano in the distance.

 

Here's Ambra playing with Nando on the flat top of Mount Bar…

 

triggering a major dachshund bark-o-fest.

 

I didn't just bark: I also made several blanket statements.

 

I always give DD a hard time when it's time to go and he kindly asks me to come out of my burrow. Eventually, he flushes me out by offering me a serving of carrots.

 

Fur disclosure. I walked 95% of the way up, but I had trouble on the way down. It was warmer and the snow could no longer hold my weight, so I kept postholing and DD had to carry me. He was wearing snowshoes but, unfortunately, they don't make snowshoes for dachshunds yet.

15 comments:

  1. very pretty but it sure looks cold!

    retro rover

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  2. Wonderful photos! Sounds like a fun adventure, but it's too bad you don't have snowshoes!

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  3. Wow Tootsie that was an adventure! I think next time you should get Dachshund-snowshoes, then you can manage even the mount everest :o)

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  4. Hey Tootsie

    Thanks for the full disclosure buddy - 95% is still a valiant effort! You're funny and very lucky to play in snow, I'm still hoping one day I'll get to see some, I'm nearly 4 and no sign of any yet - sigh!

    I hope you're having a fun day,

    Your pal Snoopy :)

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  5. What a fun spot. Looks a great adventure.

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  6. Tootsie, what gorgeous views on your hike! I am so jealous. I love your little burrow too. You look like you were nice and toasty warm in there.
    *Cairn cuddles*
    Oz

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  7. That is a breathtaking view. What a great Dachshund Daddy to carry you up to play. I'm sure doggie snowshoes are going to be available soon for you. LOL

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  8. I did a search for doggie snowshoes online a couple of weeks ago and you're in luck! They do make them! http://www.qualitytrading.com/emsco-snow-dog-snowshoes.html

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  9. It looks like great adventures ! Purrs

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  10. We like your burrow...just the thing for a dackle.

    XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

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  11. Tootsie! It looks like you're on top of the world! What beauty :-)

    Bart, Ruby and Otto

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  12. Wow-- you had a beautiful adventure!
    love
    tweedles

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  13. Walking that far is an achievement. We understand the sink-y snow. We think we need snowshoes too!

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  14. You know, I think there's an untapped market for dachshund snowshoes. You could design some and make a fortune!

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  15. Tootsie we are so SO envious of your glorious walk.
    Toodle pip and Cheers!
    Bertie and Gail.

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