Photographer Snaps Adorable Photos Of His Dog On Epic Adventures In The Wild

Golden retriever ‘Aspen’ has an adventurous life that many dream about—exploring the Colorado wilderness with its owner, photographer Hunter Lawrence. Lawrence and his wife adopted the pup at six weeks old. Since then, the pooch has sojourned eight different states and likely has many more journeys to come.

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Perfect day for a hike.

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Dec 21, 2014 at 8:47pm PST

Snowball fight!

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Dec 19, 2014 at 5:52pm PST

Favorite hike of the year so far!

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Sep 9, 2015 at 10:01pm PDT

Favorite time of the year! ???

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Sep 25, 2015 at 2:47pm PDT

Rainy day hikes with @hunter_lawrence and @sarah_michelle_lawrence.

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Oct 29, 2015 at 10:30am PDT

Just got in a snowball fight! Old man winter is just around the corner and I couldn't be more excited! ?: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Nov 3, 2015 at 12:43pm PST

I woke up too 3 inches of fresh snow here in Denver! Taking a morning stroll to the park to go enjoy it. ?: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Nov 11, 2015 at 8:15am PST

Stick = Toothbrush, right? ?: @sarah_michelle_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Nov 9, 2015 at 9:11am PST

My mom and dad wore these parkas when they lived in Iceland this past winter, I was always jealous I didn't have my own…I'll just borrow theirs. Also, when can I go to Iceland @icelandair? I call dibs on your first #MyStopover for your four legged friends. Don't you think they should #SendAspenToIceland? Photo by: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Nov 17, 2015 at 9:42am PST

I didn't pay any attention to the "no dogs allowed" sign and jumped into a freezing cold lake. No worries, @sarah_michelle_lawrence gave me her Arctic hat to keep me warm. Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Dec 1, 2015 at 2:46pm PST

I told you I jumped in that lake! The water feels great! Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Dec 2, 2015 at 8:57am PST

Foggy forest walks are the absolute best. Met a few woodland friends along the way. Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Dec 8, 2015 at 12:48pm PST

Dad, look at all that snow over there! Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Dec 16, 2015 at 11:15am PST

All smiles today because it's a new year and it's winter and more snow is on its way! Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Jan 5, 2016 at 11:50am PST

Who got out in the snow this weekend!? . Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Jan 11, 2016 at 10:36am PST

Happy Snowpocalypse all my Denver friends! Get out and enjoy all this fresh powder! Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Feb 2, 2016 at 9:03am PST

I mean, I can pull these off…right? Nothing but smiles over here at our home, because our friends over at @helmboots have a boot in stock named after my dad! Seriously, they make the best boot you'll ever own, and are some of the best people you'll ever know. Give them a view and be sure to check out the Hunter! Photo by @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Feb 17, 2016 at 1:49pm PST

This snowy weather up in the mountains has me dreaming for those warmer days! Thanks for the gear @originalpenguin, your new spring line has us ready to break out the short sleeves and shorts…and for an afternoon lounging out by the pool! This is my first polo, and I think I rock it pretty well, eh? Photo: @hunter_lawrence #BeAnOriginal #OriginalPenguin

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Feb 18, 2016 at 9:42am PST

What are your plans this weekend? Anyone heading anywhere exciting? Before you hit the trail this weekend, check out the @MichelobULTRA @MapMyFitness Challenge. Be sure to check out this link to get all the details: bit.ly/HOMichelobULTRA2 #MichelobULTRAChallenge Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Feb 26, 2016 at 7:21am PST

Spring is here! Time to break out the fly fishing gear! Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Mar 21, 2016 at 10:15am PDT

All bundled up for this crazy spring storm here in Colorado! Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Apr 18, 2016 at 10:37am PDT

Jumping in rivers and fetching sticks since 2012. Photo: @hunter_lawrence

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on May 28, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

But I don't want to get out of the river!

A photo posted by Aspen the Mountain Pup (@aspenthemountainpup) on Jun 14, 2016 at 9:36am PDT