{"id":7363,"date":"2023-01-24T10:34:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T17:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/?p=7363"},"modified":"2023-01-24T10:34:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T17:34:48","slug":"taking-your-dog-backcountry-skiing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/taking-your-dog-backcountry-skiing\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Your Dog Backcountry Skiing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All photos courtesy of Brooke Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Watching 60 lbs of pure fluffy joy barrel down a snowy slope is an unforgettable skiing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since she was a puppy, my Field Retriever, Eva, has loved snow as much as any Powder Hound out there. As we drive up the mountain pass and hit the snow line, she begins whimpering in excitement and tossing her head back and forth. She’s ready to get after it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are a lot of positives to taking your dog backcountry skiing, there are also a lot of additional considerations, risk management decisions, and, of course, gear.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll preface this article by stating I am not a professional dog trainer, veterinarian, or anything of the sort. I am a backcountry enthusiast who loves to take my dog on as many adventures as I can. While the below advice has helped me and my dog get into skiing together, I would not say it is comprehensive. I\u2019m sure folks out there have additional tips, tricks, and suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some lessons I\u2019ve learned as a doggy parent that can hopefully help you in taking your dog backcountry skiing:<\/p>\n\n\n