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What Goes Up, Must Come Down: Crystal Mountain's Dog-Friendly Gondola

11/15/2013

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Typist: Bethany
When a friend suggested we take Crystal Mountain's scenic gondola in the summer, Jason and I chuckled about having only ever been to Crystal Mountain in the winter to ski. Upon finding out that leashed dogs are allowed on the gondola, I knew we needed to go. Of course, we waited until the last weekend of the summer season to ride and it was mostly cloudy with scattered showers that turned into a downpour. But even in the rain, this was a great dog-friendly adventure.

The gondola operator was very kind and helped us into a less crowded gondola that he had slowed down to help the dogs ease onto it. With a lot of treats and encouragement, we got Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley all onto the car. Once we were safely away from the platform, the dogs started to enjoy themselves. Granted, they were getting lots and lots of treats, but they were also appreciating the view and the attention from the friendly people we rode up with.
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Are you sure this is safe?
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We're moving...
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Keep the treats coming!
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About 10 minutes and 2,500 feet later, we got off the gondola (which was much easier than getting on) at 6,856 feet. Even without sunshine and a 360 degree view, it was beautiful. Keep in mind, though, that we are Cascadian and love all the shades of gray. We hiked southwest and found a relatively flat vista where we could eat lunch. 'R' Blood on the Tracks Boys took this opportunity to sniff around and play. After lunch, the fit dogs, Jason and I would have preferred to keep hiking down the mountain but we were with a less rain and cold enthused group of friends and family. So we hiked back up to the gondola for a cloudy ride down.
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Wilhelm, Brychwyn & Huxley at 6,856 feet.
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A quick glimpse of the base of Mount Rainier
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A brief view of White River
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The dogs didn't enjoy the gondola ride as much when there was zero visibility. As soon as we got below the clouds on our ride down, Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley all went to the windows to watch the trees go by. If it hadn't been raining buckets at this time, we would have been able to enjoy one of Crystal Mountains dog-friendly dining patios. Yet another reason we will be back to do another gondola ride next summer and perhaps for some snowshoeing this winter. We definitely learned that the weather can't make this trip bad. Crystal Mountain's gondola is a fantastic adventure for humans and for canines, rain or shine.
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10 Comments
Slimdoggy link
11/15/2013 07:24:36 am

You always have such great adventures with your pack and they are so well behaved. I can't even imagine taking my crew on a gondola like this...they would probably be fine, I'd be the one freaking out! Thanks for joining the Hop.

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Hawk aka BrownDog link
11/15/2013 07:45:17 am

Hi Y'all!

Wow, that's about the same height as my mountain but we don't have a gondola!

Y'all come by now!
Hawk aka BrownDog

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Roxy the traveling dog link
11/15/2013 09:52:29 am

That looks really fun. I don't know about getting Torrey on a gondola though, she may not think that is so very cool.

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Paws and Pedals link
11/15/2013 12:10:05 pm

Love the fact that you don't let a gondola get in the way of a good day out with the dogs. Not sure my big ol' boy would be that keen to hop onboard BUT I'm sure the treats might have worked for him. Looks like a cool place to visit. Happy FitDogging

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Molly The Wally link
11/15/2013 05:10:29 pm

Wow a gondola ride with the dogs! Pity the weather wasn't better. You do have the most amazing adventures.
Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly

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Dog About Town NW link
11/16/2013 12:34:22 pm

We love your adventures and images! DATNW dog Riley is a terrific trail dog, but a gondola... I don't think she'd go for that.

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Francesca Villa link
11/19/2013 02:17:25 am

So exciting!! I think if I would have been freaking out if I went on one of thoes things!! Hugs, Francesca

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Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner link
11/19/2013 02:28:20 pm

I've wanted to ride the gondola with Chester and Gretel but I keep forgetting about it. Glad it went well for you guys and you enjoyed yourselves in the grey :)

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Jessica @ Life with Duke link
11/22/2013 04:11:42 am

This looks like such a fun adventure. What a great idea of a dog friendly activity!

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weliveinaflat link
11/24/2013 03:22:11 pm

That looks like a great day out! :) Thanks for sharing.

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