Mount Rose — Tuesday, May. 31, 2011

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Hello, My name is Shysa and I am a 8 year old Sable German Shepard. I took my Poppa with me on this hike on Mount Rose. Unlike the previous pup that hit this trail head I felt that Lake Cushman was within my reach so I leaped down the steep bank and took a plunge. When I heard my Poppa's whistle I discovered my enthusiasm to swim made me niss ow to get back up the bank. Luckily I was wearing my harness and he was able to reach down and lift me up. I really enjoyed the run up the trail. There was plenty of streams to drink from and I only had to share Poppa's water a few times. The log that was mentioned by my K9 brother below has since been removed. We too had to climb across the snow to but summit but it was wet enough that the snowshoes stayed attached to the big treat/food bag Poppa caries on his back. Poppa looked very tired and wet as it rained pretty much the entire assent. Regardless it was a great day and I slept well on the way home.