Stories

Bailing Off Our First Thru Hike

Follow along with Julianne and dog Indy,  three year old Pyrenees mix, as they attempt to hike 567 miles on the Colorado Trail (CT). After years of backpacking together and training all winter, Julianne was confident they could walk from Denver to Durango, but Colorado's weather had other plans.

These Paws Are Made For Hiking

Each hike brings new discoveries, unique challenges, and endless moments of joy. There literally is no better adventure buddy than a dog.

So findet man hundefreundliche Wanderwege

Das Finden eines hundefreundlichen Wanderweges ist gleichzeitig Kunst und Wissenschaft, denn das Navigieren durch Features wie Wasserzugang und steiles Gelände mit Leinenvorschriften und Hunderegeln ist nicht einfach. Wir haben hier einige Ideen und Hilfen für die Suche nach hundefreundlichen Wegen in deiner Nähe (oder wohin ihr demnächst auch immer wandert). Also schnapp dir die Leine, ruf deine Fellnase und macht euch auf den Weg.

How To Plan a Trip to Canada With Your Dog

Ruffwear Ambassadors Noodle and Shamus (and their humans, Bree and Kyle) just wrapped up a road trip to the Canadian Rockies. Read on for Bree’s tips for crossing the Canadian border with dogs and discovering national parks with dog-friendly trails – including how she found trails that were a fit for Noodle, her pup with a spinal cord injury.

Leave No Trace: Dog Edition

Our epic camping and hiking excursions have an impact on the environment and wildlife. We’ve got you covered – there are ways to keep the stoke high while minimizing our impact. To scale those peaks responsibly, let’s take a look at Leave No Trace’s 7 Principles. Plus, read to the end to see our bonus tip to leave the trail better than you found it. 

New Gear for Spring 2022

This season, we’re highlighting waypoints – the places along life’s journey that hold significance. With our tail-wagging pals by our sides, we return to these spots time and again. Leaving new foot and paw prints. Collecting memories. Ready to kick off spring by retracing or discovering your waypoints? We’ve got you covered with our new spring gear from two of our top collections: Camp & Hike and Backpacking. 

How Kerry Irving & His Dogs Raised £41,000 for Charity

On November 12, Kerry Irving set out on a 16-mile walk with his dogs, Harry and Paddy, to raise funds for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity that supports children & young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. 

Pura Vida: Ruffwear in Costa Rica

Meet Sebastian and Esteban. They're brothers that live in Costa Rica with their dogs Gala, Ras, Chaco, Duna, and Tony, and they've partnered with Ruffwear as our distributors in the region since 2016. We turned to Sebastian and Esteban to learn more about life, dogs, and adventure in Costa Rica.  

The Year of Chimmy

While 2020 is not at all how I scripted it, I know down the road I will look back at this summer and be filled with fond memories of sleeping under the stars, splashing in the river, and spending more time than ever with my furry companion. And for that, I am grateful.

Let's All Doo-Doo Our Part

We’ve all seen it. Probably stepped in it. Maybe even watched our dogs roll in it. And as unpleasant as those experiences are, they’re the least of our concerns. Dog poop impacts wildlife and their habitats. And when left behind, it can affect the water supply and pollute our rivers, lakes, and waterways.

Discovering the Front Range

In the mountains of Colorado’s Front Range, Nathan first discovered a new pace of life. With his dog, Turkey, he learned how to live in the now as he watched her happily trotting along through mud, meadows, and moose poop for the first time in her life. Every scent is always new and exciting, every marmot call worthy of absolute attention. Together, they found a new home in the mountains.

Ambassador Field Notes: Bodie's First Road Trip

Ruffwear Ambassador Maria Christina Schultz headed north to experience autumn foliage and to treat pup Bodie to his first road trip adventure.

Ambassador Field Notes: Bodie's First Road Trip

Ruffwear Ambassador Maria Christina Schultz headed north to experience autumn foliage and to treat pup Bodie to his first road trip adventure.

Wie Man Mit Dem Hund Wandert

Hunde begleiten uns gern bei jeder Wanderung. Mit ein wenig Vorbereitung, der richtigen Ausrüstung und einer guten Portion Entdeckerlust (die bei unseren Trail-Kumpels so selbstverständlich ist) bist du schnell auf dem Weg zu einer grandiosen Wanderung.

The Road Less Traveled

Before Trevor DeHaas met his dog, Kahlúa, he was working a corporate job, living in the city, and ignoring his kidney disease. When Kahlúa came into his life, he quit his job, began exploring the outdoors, and started to take better care of his health. He is now an adventure photographer, living his best life. 

5 Things Your Dog Wants To Do With You This Summer

Trying an activity that's new for your pup or new for you is both a rich and deeply rewarding experience. You'll forge a stronger bond and create memories that'll make you smile long after they happen. You'll laugh a lot, splash a lot, and possibly even pick up a new hobby you'll love a lot.  

Nancy & Abbie

Blind from birth, Nancy started using a cane at the age of 6 and taking buses at the age of 10. Now, Nancy has had a total of 4 guide dogs. They’ve guided her on some grand excursions: summiting 14-ers in Colorado, hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim, exploring countless miles of trails, and paddling alpine lakes.