Horton The Quandary Dog's Plaque

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Re: Horton The Quandary Dog's Plaque

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Why not a post in the Climber Memorial section at 14ers.com? It's a piece of 14er history even though he was just a dog.
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I love dogs, but this is a terrible idea. Regardless how popular this dog was, you put this in and every animal lover will put stuff like this in as well. Bad enough everyone wants to put one in when someone dies, but now a pet? Yes pets are like family, but as a pet owner, I would not allow this. As LNT, I would never allow this. As popular as this hike is....one can only image what would be placed next. Don't get me wrong, I admire the intention, but think the idea is completely off base and I'd hate to see it happen.
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I, personally, like the idea. Horton was a legend of sorts, and his story told briefly on a plaque would, I believe, be of interest to new climbers or those unfamiliar with Horton. Call it historical, if you like. Just my 2¢.
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Barry Raven wrote:Why not a post in the Climber Memorial section at 14ers.com? It's a piece of 14er history even though he was just a dog.
I agree! Just moved it...
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Just to archive his articles. Horton died on April 25, 2011.

http://climbing.about.com/b/2011/04/29/ ... g-life.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://climbing.about.com/b/2008/09/12/ ... ry-dog.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Just out of curiosity, how did Quandary Peak get it's name?? I'll admit i dont know much about this particular mountain. Does Horton hold the record for number of ascents?? If so, could the mountain be renamed Mt. Horton??
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schumi248 wrote:Just out of curiosity, how did Quandary Peak get it's name?? I'll admit i dont know much about this particular mountain.
http://www.themoens.com/Photos/Hike/Hik ... uandry.htm

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schumi248 wrote:Just out of curiosity, how did Quandary Peak get it's name?? I'll admit i dont know much about this particular mountain. Does Horton hold the record for number of ascents?? If so, could the mountain be renamed Mt. Horton??
http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/historyvi ... %20History
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Time flies. Today is the first anniversary of the death of Horton.

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