Took the dog and the E to join some folks to hike, camp, and unwind in the California deserts (Rainbow Basin) this past weekend.

Yeah, baby!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2068309312_2c21a2cb1e.jpg

Campground:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2067516295_f2cc19d002.jpg

Nikko, who has learned to drink from the hydropack.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2068308280_3984fcd7ab.jpg

Pictures do no justice to the colors of the sedimentary rocks at Rainbow Basin
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2068312688_e9e2a5d940.jpg

Nik as pathfinder:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2067512065_97dc2f1cea.jpg

Sunrise:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2068310362_15b6478cb8.jpg

Am now looking to buy the dog some booties for the rocky terrain. He did fine with the hikes, but I was a worried daddy because of all the jagged rocks. Any suggestions on brand? I'm looking at a pair for $49 from Dr. Foster & Smith.

Love the pics. Especially the rock and the sunset. Good to see Nik again. But we need more of him...remember it's all about the dog. :D

-g

I can't believe you didn't invite me!:sad:
I haven't camped in 7 weeks! --going through withdrawels.....

That looked so fun! I'm in the market for doggy boots too- so I will be watching this thread!

Beautiful photos. That looks like such fun!

More pictures of Nikko? Easy:

My intense little boy:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2071020570_a1875edce0.jpg

On the trail, of something:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2327/2071021680_28ab882594.jpg

In the tent, ready to sleep after a long day of hiking:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2071022676_4d05ccf43a.jpg

He got to meet a lot of new people this trip. As usual, folks start out being a little afraid of him because of his size (105 lbs), but very quickly realize that he's very friendly (and very fond of food).

Thanks for posting more of Nikko. I also saw the posts in the other thread. Your dog is a cutie...and looks so hug-able. -g