
Izora and Schay, geared up and ready to hit the trail.
Photo: Izora Garcia de Lillard
Izora and her boyfriend, Alex, recently set out on a five day, four night backpacking adventure in the majestic Trinity Alps Wilderness. Wherever Izora goes, her dog and best friend, Schay, follows.

Schay foraging for food with Alex.
Photo: Izora Garcia de Lillard
So it wasn't a surprise to hear that Schay went along on this adventure. Izora wrote in to tell us that Schay had the time of her life, exclaiming, "Couldn't find a happier pooch!!"
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