Our pup Trooper really lived up to his name last week. Trooper and my husband hiked all the way to the top of Mt. San Gorgonio (elevation 11,499-ft.) which is the highest peak in Southern California! Not only did they reach the summit but they completed the trip in one day. (All of the pictures were taken by my husband.) Here's Trooper walking along the trail...
From the
Sierra Club website...
San Gorgonio Mountain, the highest peak in Southern California, is surrounded by nine peaks over 10,000' in elevation. It lies in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area (34,718 acres). Created in 1931, the Wilderness designation will preserve this area in its unspoiled state as long as it remains protected. As you can see, the view from the top is spectacular.
Here's Trooper taking in the view...
Trooper and my husband came upon this plane wreckage as they were hiking down the mountain. According to
Wikipedia...
On November 28, 1952 a Douglas C-47 Dakota, serial number 45-1124, crashed at the 11,000 feet (3,400 m) elevation on the eastern face of San Gorgonio Mountain. The C-47 was enroute from Offut Air Force Base, Nebraska to March Air Force Base near Riverside, CA when it struck the mountain at night in the middle of a storm. Thirteen people died in the accident.
The large bell on Trooper's collar is a bear bell. The bear bell jingles loudly while Trooper is walking... hopefully it will scare the bears away while he's hiking in bear country.
Trooper says, "That was fun dad! Where are we going next week?"
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here to visit Misty's Camera Critters webpage!
Our pup Trooper really lived up to his name last week. Trooper and my husband hiked all the way to the top of Mt. San Gorgonio (elevation 11,499-ft.) which is the highest peak in Southern California! Not only did they reach the summit but they completed the trip in one day. (All of the pictures were taken by my husband.) Here's Trooper walking along the trail...
From the Sierra Club website... San Gorgonio Mountain, the highest peak in Southern California, is surrounded by nine peaks over 10,000' in elevation. It lies in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area (34,718 acres). Created in 1931, the Wilderness designation will preserve this area in its unspoiled state as long as it remains protected. As you can see, the view from the top is spectacular.
Here's Trooper taking in the view...
Trooper and my husband came upon this plane wreckage as they were hiking down the mountain. According to Wikipedia... On November 28, 1952 a Douglas C-47 Dakota, serial number 45-1124, crashed at the 11,000 feet (3,400 m) elevation on the eastern face of San Gorgonio Mountain. The C-47 was enroute from Offut Air Force Base, Nebraska to March Air Force Base near Riverside, CA when it struck the mountain at night in the middle of a storm. Thirteen people died in the accident.
The large bell on Trooper's collar is a bear bell. The bear bell jingles loudly while Trooper is walking... hopefully it will scare the bears away while he's hiking in bear country.
Trooper says, "That was fun dad! Where are we going next week?"
Click here to visit Misty's Camera Critters webpage!
26 comments:
Hi trooper! looks like quite an adventure!
Heard about bear bells only this week from Katney. Some climb, way beyond my ability thse days.
Great story and photos!
What a wonderful walk with Trooper! That view is magnificent.
Thank you for the story and the photos! Trooper is a wonderful dog and good company on a hiking tour.
Have a great weekend.
Great pictures I bet it was fun and exhausting for both of them.
Trooper has turned into a beautiful dog, and obviously he's game for anything.
Trooper certainly does live up to his name. Great series.
Wow! He looks like he's loving the trek! Nice shots!
He is an awesome dog! Dogs are just amazing. They're always there to keep us company.
Trooper is one handsome guy. Your husband and Trooper really got a workout
Trooper is having another geat outing. What a phootogrnic dog.
What a cool dog. It appears that he really lives up to his name. Beautiful photos. Very interesting that your hubby came upon the plane wreckage. Did you he know about it ahead of time?
My dogs love to hike also. What a great "Trooper"!
Hi Trooper!!! You're one lucky critter... what an adventure that is! I also love mountain climbing... hope you had fun! :)
What a very special friend , who is able to accompany you on these one of a kind journeys. He's the best
Beautiful - love the bear bell!
Great Trooper pictures - glad you have the bear bell.
Trooper: You made a great find.
Wow, awesome hike!!! And of course great pics and what a cute pup!
Trooper is indeed a trooper. The view is amazing. BJ
What a hero Trooper is! How interesting that Trooper and your husband came upon the wreckage, had you all known the story about it prior to them finding it? I have heard wonderful things about the San Diego Zoo! I hope you'll post some of your photos on CC! I'd love to see the photos of the Koala Bears at your zoo too! I just adore them as well! Great CC post!
How exciting for Trooper to get to accompany his pop! Glad he wears the bell and may he always remain safe.
Beautiful landscapes ! must have been a wonderful walk especially with such a nice companion !
What a sweet face!
I have fallen in love with Trooper... I hope he's allowed to have long-distance girlfriends (hehe). He is so gorgeous and looks like SO much fun!
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