DOG HIKING · SUMMIT COUNTY · WAITLIST OPEN
SUMMIT DOGS.
YOU'RE NEXT.
Hi Country Hounds is coming to Summit County. We're not running hikes here yet. Right now we're building the list, and the people on it get first shot at pack spots when we open.
JOIN THE WAITLISTTHE FOUNDING PACK
SMALL PACKS.
LIMITED SPOTS.
Our packs are small on purpose. That's what keeps hikes calm, safe and actually fun for the dogs. It also means there are only so many spots on day one.
So here's the deal. Join the list, tell us your town and how many dogs you've got, and you're in the Founding Pack. When we open in Summit County, the Founding Pack hears first and gets first pick of hike days. Your signups also tell us which towns to start with, so if you want us in your neighborhood, get your neighbors on the list too. Peer pressure, but for dogs.
JOIN THE WAITLISTHOW HIKE DAY WORKS
FRONT DOOR.
TO TRAIL.
The same HCH hike day that Evergreen and Roaring Fork Valley dogs already know, built for 9,000 feet.
01 · WE LEARN YOUR DOG.
Every new dog starts with a solo First Adventure, so we can learn their pace, quirks and opinions about squirrels.
02 · WE COME GET THEM.
Pickup and return are included. Arrange access ahead of time and you don't need to be home.
03 · WE HIT THE TRAIL.
A full hour on the trail with a small, matched crew. Water, trail manners and a lot to sniff.
04 · THEY COME HOME COOKED.
You get live GPS, photos and a short report. They get the couch.
TRAIL CLUB · ONE CLUB, EVERY MARKET
ONE CLUB.
EVERY MOUNTAIN TOWN.
Trail Club works in every HCH market. Ten- and twenty-credit household packs, credits that never expire, priority booking and Trail Tracker. Same club, same pricing, whether your dog hikes in Evergreen, Carbondale or, soon, Frisco.
STARTING AT $465
TEN CREDITS. ONE VERY HAPPY DOG.
SUMMIT COUNTY HIKES · SAME HCH PRICING
FIRST HIKE.
THEN THEIR CREW.
Every new dog starts solo. After that, we help find the right group or keep their adventures one-on-one.
01 · NEW DOGS START HERE
FIRST ADVENTURE.
$45A 45–60 minute solo introduction with pickup and return, GPS tracking, photos, and time for us to learn your dog.
02 · TRAIL FRIENDS
GROUP HIKES.
$55A full hour on the trail with a small, thoughtfully matched crew. Pickup and return included. Additional household dog: +$20.
03 · PERSONAL SPACE
SOLO ADVENTURES.
$70A dedicated 60-minute hike for dogs who need their own pace, space, or attention.
These are the prices you'll pay when we open in Summit County. Same as every HCH market, no mountain surcharge.
JOIN THE WAITLISTWHERE WE'RE HEADED
YOUR TOWN.
OUR NEXT ROUTE.
We're starting with three towns and adding more as the list grows.
- Breckenridge
- Frisco
- Silverthorne
- Dillon
- Keystone
Live somewhere else in the county? Join the waitlist and pick "Other." If enough of your neighbors do the same, that's how a new route starts.
JOIN THE WAITLISTSUMMIT COUNTY DOG FAQ
GOOD
QUESTIONS.
Are you hiking in Summit County now?
Not yet. We're building the waitlist first so we can open with the right routes and the right local guide. Join the list and you'll hear from us first.
How does altitude affect my dog?
Most of Summit County sits around 9,000 feet, and dogs feel thin air like we do. We set pace by the slowest dog in the crew, carry plenty of water, take real breaks and keep an eye out for heavy panting or lagging. New dogs, and dogs just moved up from the Front Range, start easy.
Do you hike in winter?
That's the plan. Mountain dogs don't hibernate. In winter we'd pick routes for footing and sun, shorten outings in deep cold and wind, and watch paws for ice balls. Booties and coats are welcome, and we'll tell you if your dog needs them.
What about moose and other wildlife?
Summit County has a lot of moose, and moose do not like dogs. Our default is on-leash handling, with plenty of space for wildlife and other trail users. If we spot a moose, we turn around or give it a very wide berth. We watch for foxes, coyotes and the occasional bold marmot too.
What about afternoon storms?
Summer storms build fast up here, often by early afternoon. We'd plan hikes earlier in the day during storm season and keep routes flexible.
Will prices be the same as your other towns?
Yes. Same HCH pricing and the same Trail Club in every market.
GET ON
THE LIST.
The Founding Pack gets first dibs. Your dog would want you to.
JOIN THE WAITLIST