Family and dog friendly skiing

[oldranger]

In the summer Tumalo Falls west of Bend, Oregon is a popular tourist destination. When the snow falls the last 2 miles of the road to Tumalo Falls is gated. It then become a popular route for skiers, snowshoers, walkers, and families with dogs. Kathy and I decided to take our daughter's dog, Sidney out to the falls with us today as part of our dog sitting duties. This is not a demanding trip and because of the mixed use and no gooming it isn't perfect skiing but it is a fun social event and the end views are pretty nice.

Sidney with recent aquaintances

Sidney Catching up with Kathy after Socializing too long

Tumalo Creek just below Tumalo Falls

Icy Tumalo Falls

Another family group heading up the road as we return

I love seeing families and their pets out. It amazes me that if two strange dogs meet when on leash a fight breaks out but when on their own they work thing out and manage to have fun chasing each other around.

Another day in Paradise!

mike

[rlown]

I love seeing families and their pets out. It amazes me that if two strange dogs meet when on leash a fight breaks out but when on their own they work thing out and manage to have fun chasing each other around.

Another day in Paradise!

mike

Looks like a great time and so close.. It's so true what you say about leashed dogs.. I think they feel empowered by having that human tugging at them as they bark and posture. Turn them loose, and "oh, it's just me. I better negotiate" Kinda funny.

[BrianF]

Beautiful area and that sure looks like fun. I can't wait for my chance to go this season. A similar situation in the Sierra is at the Glass Flow road/ Obsidian Dome area off 395 near June Lake; definitely pet and family friendly

[maverick]

Thanks for posting these OR, I really like the creek, falls photo, and all the snow!

[cmon4day]

I saw the pictures of your family and dog in the snow. Thanks for posting. Last week, before Thanksgiving, I was up with the family and the dogs in the snow. Here are some pictures of our dogs.

[maverick]

Pretty dogs Cmon4day! I like the look the Husky is giving you in the 2nd pic, pretty
intense, wolf like.