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10 Essentials for Hiking with Dogs

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In 2017, a fire ripped through the Columbia River Gorge, leaving 153 hikers stranded overnight six miles into the Eagle Creek Trail. After this happened, there was a lot of talk about the importance[...]

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Shop for Sora. Raising Money for the Brodie Fund

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On October 10th, 2018, we said an incredibly painful goodbye to Sora. I knew that day would be the worst of my life, and I also felt so much relief freeing her from that insipid recurring cancer[...]

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This cutie here is Theo and he is my friend @lynsfresh 's new puppy. He's about seven months old and a lab mix. He's got giant paws and already weighs 50 lb 😳 . And he is a very good boy. . I've been going over to help her out while she's at work once a week, so you'll be seeing more of him here!
You guys are truly wonderful. Sharing what I did the other day was really hard and the love and support you all sent to me was so touching. I'm so lucky to have this safe space that we've all created. I couldn't reply to every message, but know that I did read them all and am so appreciative you took the time to comment. Thank you. 💙
I suppose the time has come to tell you all something difficult. . Dave and I have separated. . He's in Spain with Riia and Laila and I will remain here. Spain just never felt like home to me. I can't drive stick shift and would panic behind the wheel in the busy, very hilly city. I felt trapped and dependant on Dave to take me and the dogs everywhere, namely to nature. I had a hard time finding my people. I was incredibly lonely there. For some, home is where their dog and partner are, but I also need external social outlets. Especially so after being away for four of the last five years. I feel both extreme sadness and overwhelming joy and relief. I feel confused and lost, yet also found. I feel hurt and pain, though my heart is full. I feel powerless while still feeling empowered. I don't like being the main focus of this account. It feels weird to be the one in front of the lens without a dog by my side. But I'm not leaving. This community helped abate my loneliness living abroad. It's strange to think that I communicated with so many of you on a daily basis, yet writing an email to friends or picking up the phone seemed like so much effort. I'll figure it out. I don't know what will become of Dave and me. There will be another dog one day. Maybe Riia will join me here. Many of you have offered to let me borrow your pups in the meantime. So I'll be here, just in a different capacity for now. And I thank all of you for sticking with me and continuing along my journey.
When you're trying to have a moment with your hyena, but the BC wants in on the action as well. . Swipe left to see the result. . I'm wearing my Sora shirt by @kuhl in this photo btw. You can get one for yourself and I will donate the affiliate proceeds to @thebrodiefund if you purchase in October. See stories for a link.
. Sora, A year ago today, I carried you down four flights of stairs early in the morning to take you outside. I never wanted that day to come. I willed time to just freeze. I spent the day lying in bed with you, not leaving your side for a second. It was the very worst day and yet the very best day we spent together. . For hours, I thanked you for all of the things you brought to my life. . You gave me my voice. You showed me that I needed to advocate for you and to do that, I had to use my voice. . You gave me confidence. Together, we tackled seemingly scary things like hiking alone, backpacking just the two of us, and continuing to struggle when all I wanted was to quit. . You delivered incredible people into my life. People who have carried me in my darkest moments and shared in my greatest joys. . You inspired my blog, my photography, my business. I broke free from the office life because of you. . Sora, you are unequivocally the greatest gift of my life. Thank you, Universe for delivering me this phenomenal being. . Love, Mammaz
You know what they say...an apple a day...I'm super excited to introduce you to @goligummy apple cider vinegar gummies. #ad 🍎 . I try to remember to start off each morning with a glass of apple cider vinegar to get hydrated and my body more alkaline. I even put it in the dogs' food. 🥛 . The taste, however, takes some getting used to! #ACV is strong! When @goligummy reached out asking me to try their new gummies that taste like apple, but not the vinegar, I was happy to make the switch. 🍏 . ACV is known to aid in digestion, promote heart health, improve immune system and more. These babies are superfood-infused , vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. 🌱 . Plus, they are SO good. I kinda want to eat the whole jar. 😋 . My favorite part about working with Goli is that they give a six-month supply of vitamins to a child in need. 🧸 . Do you take apple cider vinegar? . To get your ACV on, use my code longhaultrekkers5 to receive 5% off your order or see link in stories. #tastetheapplenotthevinegar #goligummy
For probably the past 20 years, I've gone for a run on my birthday, and when I've had a dog, they came along. . This year, I went for a hike with @youdidwhatwithyourwiener and her hubs on a trail that did not allow dogs! Very ironic given that we have both based our careers on hiking and dogs. 😂 . Another first for this birthday was playing in snow! We chose this non-dog-friendly hike in search of fall colors, but got something a bit different instead. . Any other October babies out there?
October 10th will mark one year without Sora in our lives. I think of her every single day and while the bad days are fewer, they are still there. . As October approached, I wanted to come up with a way to honor her that would help other pets with cancer. . For the entire month of October, we will be raising money through our affiliate sales from our blog to donate to @thebrodiefund, the incredible organization that provided two grants for Sora to help us with her treatment. They believe no pet should face economic euthanasia because of an inability to pay for treatment. . Here's where you come in. When you make a purchase from @rei, @amazon and @hempmypet this month, shop for Sora and the animals she will help in the future. . You don't have to do anything other than click on the links and shop like you normally would. I will provide the links in my stories and bio here. Our goal is to raise at least $500 this month in her name. We can do this! #sorasnextadventure #fuckcancer
Looks like I'll be staying in the PNW a bit longer than I had planned, due to personal reasons. I'm not sure yet how long that will be. I'm happy about it in many ways, because my original trip was just too short and it's been really good to be home. . It does leave me left to figure out what the heck I do with this Instagram feed in the meantime. I have photos of Riia and Laila, but I'll eventually run out. . How do you guys feel about photos like today's, just me without the dogs? . You down with OPD? You know, Other People's Dogs?