Bella reached a point Tuesday on the Kit Carson trail where the snow was too deep. She didn’t get to the summit and turned around. (Angela Schneider Noses & Toes Pet Photography) - Priest Lake, Idaho 
Hiking with dogs: Winter romps with our best friends
Some outdoors people hang up their hiking boots when winter descends.
The rest of us squeal with glee at the sight of snow falling from the sky, knowing we can bust out our snowshoes or snow cleats and head for more adventures with our dogs.
While we’re pulling our thermal layers and gaiters out of storage, though, we also have to consider preparing our best fur friends for winter hiking.
Dan Hanks, who’s raced in the world skijoring championships, knows a thing or two about getting dogs ready for cold-weather adventures.
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