Nimbus & Lightning Explore Mountain Lakes Wilderness
In the summer of 2002 we went on a great backpack trip into Mountain Lakes
Wilderness in Oregon. We really enjoyed the rugged trail system into this
ancient caldera. This region shares the geologic history of Carter Lake, but
instead of forming a bowl, glaciers cut away several sides of this crater and
left behind many small lakes.
Nimbus (Ch. Wolf River's Thunder Cloud**) on
the right and Lightning (BISS Am/Can Ch. Wolf River's Moonlight Ridge*) on the left carried 25% of their body weight in
their Reflector™ dog packs. Nimbus' load included
one of his favorite stuffed toys, and both of the boys carried water, their
food, treats, dog boots, first aid items, and other necessities.
Once
we hiked down the steep sides of the caldera, our route went past many beautiful
lakes. This is Como Lake, which was very clear and peaceful. Pictured on the
left are Linda with Lightning & Nimbus. In the middle is our friend Candice
with Corby (Ch. Wolf River's Chelestina Warrior). On the right is Francisca with
Reign (Chelestina's Reign On Fire). All of these beautiful dogs are
related.
Nimbus, Corby, and Reign earned points toward their Working Samoyed titles on
this 14 mile trip. Lightning has already earned his Master
Working Samoyed, which is the most advanced working title offered by the
Samoyed Club of America.
*Lightning's full name is BISS Am/Can Ch. Wolf River's Moonlight Ridge
WSXM CGC JHD HCT
BISS - Best In Show Specialty (2004 SCA National Specialty,
unofficial title)
Am/Can = American & Canadian
Ch. = Champion (American Kennel Club & Canadian Kennel
Club title)
WSXM = Master Working Samoyed (Samoyed Club of
America title)
CGC = Canine Good Citizen (American Kennel Club title)
JHD = Junior Herding Dog (American Herding Breed Association
title)
HCT = Herding Capability Test (American Herding Breed
Association title)
Lightning's Pedigree
Lightning's Dog Show and Working
achievements.
**Nimbus' full name is Ch. Wolf River's Thunder Cloud WSX CGC
Ch. = Champion (American Kennel Club title)
WSX = Working Samoyed Excellent (Samoyed Club of America title)
CGC = Canine Good Citizen (American Kennel
Club title)
Nimbus' Pedigree
Nimbus' Dog Show
and Working achievements.
Reflector™ Dog Packs
Banzai™ Dog Packs
Pacific Crest Samoyeds
Wolf River Samoyeds