Pup Adventures

Oh look, it's Friday, which means it's time for me to blog instead of being a responsible adult and doing laundry like I should. Whoops.

Anyway, on Monday of this week the Foofs and I went on a little jaunt up Millcreek Canyon. She has been going completely insane being cooped up inside all the time while mom and dad are at work, so I figured when I got called off at Peak Photo (oh yeah, btw, I got a third job working for the on-mountain photography company at Alta. Yes I'm insane) I needed to take her outside. (We would've gone again today, but I'm not feeling super well and the weather is super thumbs down.)

It was great. She was a little disobedient, but didn't cause any trouble, and I have to cut her some slack- she hasn't been around other dogs in MONTHS. Oops. She's such a great dog though, and she obviously loves to be outside. Walking on groomed snow without snowshoes is kind of like walking on sand, but more difficult. We (well, I) went about 2 miles round trip (I guarantee she went farther with all of her zigging and zagging), and hiked for about an hour. I just have to say that having a gps watch is pretty much the greatest thing ever, and I don't know how I managed life without it. Thank you again, Suunto.

Look at this adorable creature. I just can't even handle it.

I wish I could tell you that I've trained her to do this.

Worst brand ever.

Warm and dry feet in my GTX Speedcross. Seriously. I'm obsessed.

We had a blast, and I should definitely try to be more consistent about taking her up there... it's just been snowing SO MUCH (a serious problem, let me tell you)! I will say though that I'm getting more and more excited for spring. I love Alta a whole lot, and I love the income it brings, but working 6 days a week is really hard. I spend so much time running around, being active, and skiing, that most of the time on my days off I'd rather just relax (and do laundry while I relax, come on). I'm probably just a lame person but I can't subscribe to the "sleep when I'm dead" notion, so instead I just relax and plan adventures for myself while I do laundry and run the dishwasher - productivity at its finest.

Summer Daze

So I (Jen) started a new job last week! Wahoo! I'm working at the Salomon store at the City Creek mall in downtown Salt Lake. Thus far it's been really relaxed, and easy, since I know a lot about the shoes and clothes already. (Thanks, REI) Last night we went up and visited our friends Kimberly and Dan up in Ogden, and went by the AmerSports Outlet (AmerSports is the parent company of Salomon, as well as Arc'Teryx, Atomic, Mavic, and other big brands). Basically it's my new heaven... let's just say the deals are SA-WEET.

Other than that, we haven't been up to much besides a lot of hiking, Minecraft (yeah... we're nerds), and planning the ROAD TRIP. We leave in a week and I'm really excited... and really stressed. Being the "boss" of such a big trip is stressful. Especially since things have been a little crazy in the financial department in our lives. I've definitely learned a lot about myself, about how far a dollar really stretches, and about how awesome my fabulous husband is!

I know the road trip won't be much of a "vacation," but I'm really excited to escape from the real world for a few weeks. Even though I'm sure the stress will be waiting at home to attack with a vengeance when we get back... I'm not even worried about it. I've spent so much time and effort planning this trip, I'm ready to just be on it already!! Don't forget to follow along at #ERT_2015 or follow me @mountain_groves!

And now for your enjoyment... some adventure pictures I've taken the last few weeks.

It was a dark and stormy night...

B kicking butt up the hill after Lackawaxen Lake!

Look at my adorable dog!!! Ahhhh.

One of my new favorite guide photos... from my last trip in the Reef.