Yep, the pup was a happy camper! She hiked the whole way in snow at least as deep this:
fortunately she only weighs 50 lbs, so she doesn't sink in more than that! She was really worn out after 6 miles of hiking. She was able to do the return trip easier because she could just lead us down the trail that we'd already broken... but on the way up it was fresh powder and she was up ahead. The dog did get chilly when we stopped for a break at our destination, but we put down a mat for her to sit on and she was happier.
This is where we rested before turning around:
fortunately she only weighs 50 lbs, so she doesn't sink in more than that! She was really worn out after 6 miles of hiking. She was able to do the return trip easier because she could just lead us down the trail that we'd already broken... but on the way up it was fresh powder and she was up ahead. The dog did get chilly when we stopped for a break at our destination, but we put down a mat for her to sit on and she was happier.
This is where we rested before turning around:

Actually, it's hard to take a sucky photo of Oregon.