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1~ July, 2016 - Hiking Photos


black dog standing on rocky shore near water with reflections of snow-covered mountains Two border collies resting on a grassy hillside partly covered with snow and scattered rocks, surrounded by evergreen trees under a clear blue sky Mountain landscape with a rocky slope and tall evergreen trees under a partly cloudy sky Single pale purple Columbine flower with yellow and white center against a dark background delicate purple flower blooming in a forest with green foliage and fallen logs around black and white border collie standing on a grassy hill with an overcast sky Black and white border collie standing on a grassy slope with fog-covered rocky cliffs in the background Mountain landscape with dark foreground and clouds illuminated by soft sunlight above rugged peaks Two border collies resting in a forested area with a man wearing a hat partially visible behind them Purple and white flowers growing among rocks and green foliage black and white dog lying on green grass with small yellow flowers A person and a dog hiking on a rocky mountain slope under a blue sky with scattered clouds Man wearing sunglasses and a hat sitting on rocky terrain under a blue sky with scattered clouds Sunlight filtering through tall trees in a dense forest with lush green undergrowth Two dogs climbing on a rocky mountain slope with pine trees and patches of snow in the background person climbing a steep snowy slope under a partly cloudy blue sky Bright red flowers blooming among green foliage in a natural outdoor setting


Photos from the last two weeks hiking with the border collies. Made a special trip yesterday to find Columbines in bloom, and they were!

Beau is over two years old now, and doesn't look much like a pup anymore. He is my mountain dog, like Ben. I am very proud of him and the girls.

Maggie has to stay home when we go now. At 15 1/2, she just can't make it anymore. She can go about a block around home before I have to carry her. It breaks my heart, but also is a lesson on why I need to take advantage of my strength while I have it. Maggie is a sweet girl, and likes poking around in her back yard..

I don't exercise as much as I used to, riding bikes or taking walks, because I am getting plenty of exercise with the dogs climbing up steep slopes.

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by james ratzloff

Two dogs interacting on a grassy lakeshore with snow-covered mountains reflected in the calm water
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