I guess Alaskan Basset Hounds are Heartier;)?

January 9th, 2015 - 3:03 pm KY Time

Howllo Fellow Basset and Hearty Alaskan Hound Lovers…Well, I am sure it is only normal that  your climate would have an impact on your heartiness or maybe it is just in a hound’s nature!  It sure looks like this is one adventurous snow loving hound!

Get Out: Manitoba Cabin

By Brett Shepard 7:11 PM January 8, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Alaska is a huge state and it can be difficult to explore a lot of it with our limited road system. However, there are lots of cabins around the state that can make a trip into the backcountry easier and more comfortable.This past weekend I traveled south with my basset hound Einstein and photographer Andy to the Kenai Peninsula in search of something uniquely Alaskan.

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We pulled off the Seward Highway near Summit Lake, geared up and snowshoed into the woods. Our destination: Manitoba cabin. It’s a renovated miners cabin built in 1936 that has been open to the public for about 2 years now.

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The cabin serves as a camp for a lot of outdoor activities. It sits at the base of Manitoba Mountain, which is a popular spot in the winter for backcountry skiers.

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“Nice easy slopes. Good for people that aren’t looking to kill it, just looking to get out and have a good time,”

“Magical. One-hundred percent magical,” when we got out here the other day I was just like, ‘Man, this is why I live in Alaska.’ It’s places like this that make this special.”

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Whether it’s you, a basset hound and a sled, or a big group, it’s sure to be quite the adventure.

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Here is the link to the story where they show a video.  I took the liberty of clipping the pictures I used for the purpose of showcasing Einstein.  I love that last picture, ears flyin’!

He sure seems to have a heck of a time with his human.

LINK TO STORY AND VIDEO…

Thanks for sharing Einstein – Good Boy!

More loving hearty hounds later…Cat, Daisy Lynn (the opposite of hearty), (Chaps and Emma ATB sled riding on rainbows…)

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  1. karen mcdonough
    January 9th, 2015 | 4:23 pm

    Cat, that video was wonderful! Who knew a Basset hound would like to go sledding on a flying saucer!! Also, did you notice how smart Einstein was to run in the ski tracks so he wouldn’t sink in the snow? His name really suits him!
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  2. Cat
    January 9th, 2015 | 11:52 pm

    I did not notice that but it is a perfect point! Einstein really is very smart. I also loved the part where he was meeting another dog at the cabin. Just amazing howl much fun he was having in that climate. Such a sturdy hound for sure!

  3. Cat and Daisy Lynn Rudert
    January 10th, 2015 | 1:12 pm

    Einstein really needs a coat and boots when he is on the mountain and out in the snow for more than a few minutes. I hope that his will consider this on future trips. Just sayin’

  4. The Grandma
    January 10th, 2015 | 3:07 pm

    I totally agree they should have coats and something to cover their long thin ears the men are dressed warm.

  5. Cat
    January 10th, 2015 | 3:15 pm

    The Grandma you are so correct about the ears. They can freeze in a very short period of time. Also, being that Einstein is a boy, his boy area should not be in the snow for very long. Burrrrrrrr

  6. Maureen Halleran
    January 12th, 2015 | 1:11 pm

    I wonder if this guy and his Basset Hound are single.

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