Dogs (Wolves) in the Desert

Hi Steph, My name is Pierce Adams. I must admit it is kinda weird emailing somebody I don’t know at all, let alone such a high profile as yourself, but whatever, we are all human. Anyway, I checked out your blog, and I had a question, concerning dogs. I recently adopted a dog, some sort of red-wolf husky hybrid. He is real pretty, but anyway, I was wondering what it is like traveling around Moab and the Creek with a dog. I have yet to make the mecca in that direction, but fall is coming and I am going. You seem to know the area and love dogs, so what’s up? Is it cool to bring ‘em along? He is fairly chill, as chill as a dog with any wolf in him can be.

On another note, if you like to hear from people and their thoughts, I wanted to say that what you and Dean do is very inspirational to me, blah, blah blah, I feel too cliche here, but you do. It is great to see a prominent couple that sends hard stuff, jumps off of it and such. You two are living the dream (at least mine) and I hope you continue to do so.

I am glad you are so pro dogs, dogs are fun. I was a sled dog tour guide last winter in Bend, OR and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I got to work with Alaskan huskies, many of them Iditarod veterans. They were some of the coolest animals I have ever been around. They would amaze me everyday with their energy.
Anyhow, thanks for taking the time to read this, I hope it finds you well,
Sincerely,
Pierce Adams

Dear Pierce,
I hope my friend Lisa will see this, as she has LOTS of experience with wolves and huskies in the desert. One reason I love Moab so much is that it’s a very easy place to be a dog. My friend Jimmie Dunn always used to say “anyplace that isn’t good for dogs isn’t good for people either!” So far, I think he is on to something there Moab and Indian Creek are about as nice for dogs as anyplace I’ve ever been, so you will have a great time with your little wolf dog.

I’m sure you are all too familiar with the tendency of huskies and wolves to go for epic adventures and only come back when they are good and ready. Be careful, there are lots and lots of far-off canyons for him to roam off into and refuse to hear you calling for hours and hours….. I’d also recommend making your trip as late in the fall as you can. It can still be pretty hot in the desert in September, and those poor northern dogs roast with their double coat. You’ll have better climbing temps too, if you can come in October/early November.
I hope you two have a great time!!
xx Steph