Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
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- Inky6900
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Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
Hi All,
My dog, Sawyer, turned 14 years old yesterday. My book about him and his quest to climb the 14ers, "Climbing Colorado's 14ers With Sawyer", is now in the first round of edits. I've been working on this book for his entire lifetime. There will be at least 5 rounds of editing but at least I am getting closer to having this completed. The first round is almost done. The book will feature...
- 14er Peak List
- 14er Colorado Map
- History of 14er Dogs
- Tips & Tricks for Climbing with a dog
- Short Stories About Sawyer from Each 14er Climb
- 8 Lengthy Chapters Detailing Select Climbs and Our Lives Together
- Several Other Fun & Exciting Pages
The book has...
- 352 Pages
- Full Color
- Over 400 Color Photographs
The Front & Back Covers are here for a sneak peek.
Josh Aho
My dog, Sawyer, turned 14 years old yesterday. My book about him and his quest to climb the 14ers, "Climbing Colorado's 14ers With Sawyer", is now in the first round of edits. I've been working on this book for his entire lifetime. There will be at least 5 rounds of editing but at least I am getting closer to having this completed. The first round is almost done. The book will feature...
- 14er Peak List
- 14er Colorado Map
- History of 14er Dogs
- Tips & Tricks for Climbing with a dog
- Short Stories About Sawyer from Each 14er Climb
- 8 Lengthy Chapters Detailing Select Climbs and Our Lives Together
- Several Other Fun & Exciting Pages
The book has...
- 352 Pages
- Full Color
- Over 400 Color Photographs
The Front & Back Covers are here for a sneak peek.
Josh Aho
With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
- mtgirl
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How is Sawyer doing in his golden years ? I, sadly, had to put my 12 year old yellow lab to rest in August. I now have a 7 month old chocolate lab that has quickly mended my broken heart.
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- Inky6900
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Re: Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
I'm sorry to hear about your yellow lab. I'm dreading the day I have to make that decision.
Soy's doing very well but he's arthritic from head to tail. His blood work is excellent though and he's in great spirits and in great shape for his age. He swims once or twice a week, every week, for 40 minutes each session.
Soy's doing very well but he's arthritic from head to tail. His blood work is excellent though and he's in great spirits and in great shape for his age. He swims once or twice a week, every week, for 40 minutes each session.
With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
- Jeff Valliere
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The cover looks awesome Josh, I can't wait to see the book.
It has been a privilege for Sierra and I to be included in your project, thanks again.
It has been a privilege for Sierra and I to be included in your project, thanks again.
- vusteph
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Re: Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
Can't wait!
- fahixson
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Very cool, good luck with the editing process. Look forward to adding to my Colorado/outdoor adventures library.
- jbchalk
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Happy bday, Sawyer! Josh, can't wait for the book to come out! Congrats on it all.
- mtgirl
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Awesome - enjoy every minute with him ! Looking forward to your book - the covers look great !Inky6900 wrote:Soy's doing very well but he's arthritic from head to tail. His blood work is excellent though and he's in great spirits and in great shape for his age. He swims once or twice a week, every week, for 40 minutes each session.
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- Vermont Mike
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Re: Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
I also have a Golden named Sawyer, I've had him for two years and he's been up about 20 or so peaks with me so far. Awesome that you've been able to share so many summit experiences with your Sawyer!
- MountainHiker
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I'm looking forward to seeing it! Please be sure to let us know when it is published.
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- mnsebourn
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Re: Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
This looks excellent, and I plan to buy a copy!
- argothor
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Re: Sawyer the 14er Canine Turns 14
I had a Golden, named Odin, who did 16 of the 14ers with me. Unfortunately he went from being a strong, healthy, 14er climbing 6 year old pup to developing lymphoma and dying in one months time. After he passed away in 2004 my passion for climbing 14ers severely diminished since he was my climbing partner. It took several years to start climbing again, this time with human hiking partners.
Two years ago however I got another Golden. Loki the Summit Pup has done 5 14ers and an equal number of 12 and 13ers and countless lower peaks. Hopefully this summer we will be adding to those totals.
Two years ago however I got another Golden. Loki the Summit Pup has done 5 14ers and an equal number of 12 and 13ers and countless lower peaks. Hopefully this summer we will be adding to those totals.