R03 TR: Golden Trout Lakes (Onion Valley) 7/8/16 - 7/10/16

[phoenix2000]

I noticed that in every picture of Ozzy he's squinting from the harsh sunlight and jokingly thought "he should wear sunglasses!'. A quick check of the internet shows that they actually do make sunglasses for dogs http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Pet- ... 2975325011.

[Bruce B]

Bruce B.
great TR and photos!
been tempted many times to go check out those Lakes on my way past to Kearsarge Pass/Lakes..seems i need to pull the trigger!

and of course, Ozzy looks to be an outstanding trail companion

thanks.

My 79 year old dad, Ozzy, and I were dayhiking around Kearsarge Lakes a couple years ago when I saw the the turnoff to Golden Trout Lakes. At that time, I made a mental note come back and check them out. I'm glad I finally did. They're worth the trip.

[AlmostThere]

Good trail dogs are a lot of fun on the trail. Mine gets dehydrated rice and turkey burger -- light and more compact than kibble.

The other reason not to let a dog have trout would be that raw salmonids can be deadly for dogs. I have at times added a little cooked trout to my pup's meals, after being careful that it had no bones. But I keep her leashed around lakes because some fishermen bury their guts and I want to avoid her untimely demise if she digs them up.
http://andrewsigal.blogspot.com/2012/08 ... trout.html

[Bruce B]

I noticed that in every picture of Ozzy he's squinting from the harsh sunlight and jokingly thought "he should wear sunglasses!'. A quick check of the internet shows that they actually do make sunglasses for dogs http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Pet- ... 2975325011.

There's a company called "Doggles" that makes those, too. I'd consider getting a pair if I ever took Ozzy on extended snow or glacier travel. But then I'd also need dog crampons or snowshoes... Maybe a dog ice axe? At that point, it's getting a little ridiculous and it would probably be better to leave him at home for the weekend!

[Bruce B]

Good trail dogs are a lot of fun on the trail. Mine gets dehydrated rice and turkey burger -- light and more compact than kibble.

The other reason not to let a dog have trout would be that raw salmonids can be deadly for dogs. I have at times added a little cooked trout to my pup's meals, after being careful that it had no bones. But I keep her leashed around lakes because some fishermen bury their guts and I want to avoid her untimely demise if she digs them up.
http://andrewsigal.blogspot.com/2012/08 ... trout.html

Good info. Thanks! I'm lucky that Ozzy stays close to me by nature (it didn't take much training) so it's easy to keep an eye on him. He also doesn't pick up strange food without permission... 90 percent of the time anyway. But I'm sure he would try to gobble some trout guts if he thought he could get away with it.

[sambieni]

Great photos! Ozzy is rocking it!

[Robcat32]

Beautiful TR and photos. Looks wonderful up there.

Does anyone have any idea how the fishing is here Generally? I was thinking of going here last week but simply wasn't going to have time or the gear.

[SSSdave]

Bruce >>> ...That's Ozzy in front of the snow.

Along with some Sierra primrose flowers. Love his coloration, cool looking dog.

Bruce >>> ...The upper lake was stunning with the flowers still in bloom.

Our beautiful alpine Shooting stars.

I've been to those lakes and indeed they receive far less visitation than those on the Kearsarge Pass Trail because of the rough unmaintained slide damaged trail. Thanks for the report

[Bruce B]

Beautiful TR and photos. Looks wonderful up there.

Does anyone have any idea how the fishing is here Generally? I was thinking of going here last week but simply wasn't going to have time or the gear.

Hi. This site has some info on fishing at Golden Trout Lakes. http://stevenojai.tripod.com/whitneybc.htm

I didn't see any trout circles on the lake surface while I was there. But the water was pretty choppy that weekend so I probably wouldn't have noticed if there were any.

[Bruce B]

Bruce >>> ...That's Ozzy in front of the snow.

Along with some Sierra primrose flowers. Love his coloration, cool looking dog.

Bruce >>> ...The upper lake was stunning with the flowers still in bloom.

Our beautiful alpine Shooting stars.

I've been to those lakes and indeed they receive far less visitation than those on the Kearsarge Pass Trail because of the rough unmaintained slide damaged trail. Thanks for the report

Thanks for the info! My knowledge of Sierra flora is quite limited. I can differentiate trees from grass. That's about it.