Horton the Quandary Dog Dies After a Full Climbing Life

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Re: Horton the Quandary Dog Dies After a Full Climbing Life

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From 9-13-08
Red, Rugged, and Rotten: The Elk Range - Borneman & Lampert
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Re: Horton the Quandary Dog Dies After a Full Climbing Life

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We had the privilege of climbing with Horton in February 2009. Great dog. Strong.
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A Couple more Horton Pictures

1-18-09 Always happy for a snack!
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The last time we saw Horton. 12-26-10
He was sniffing around the parking area, paying extra attention to yellow spots in the snow.
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Ah......I had the pleasure of meeting Horton such a good dog!
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RIP Horton - wish I could have met you. Hope his family is doing okay.
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RIP Horton. Might be a good time to pick up a puppie in the hope it might be a reincarnation of Horton.
Our Husky/Chocolate Lab mix met Horton when we were on Quandary a few years ago.

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Rest in peace Horton. You are a good dog, and we love you very much!!!
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I'm all for donating some funds for a huge plaque for Horton!!
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Re: Horton the Quandary Dog Dies After a Full Climbing Life

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From April 24th, 2009...


You can just see that look in his eyes as he left us... We were just too slow for him...
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Condolences to the family and friends of Horton. He sounded like an amazing dog that I had hoped to meet someday. :(
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I met Horton a few times while up on Quandary, first time I met him was in the Christo following down a few skiers. He was a great dog and will be missed on that mountain.
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God speed Horton, thanks for the memories.
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