The Most Inspiring Adventure Dogs of Instagram

We've long turned to the dogs of the photo-sharing zeitgeist that is Instagram for hiking inspiration, but how about the intrepid canines that accompany their humans on other adventures? Check out some of the furriest swimmers, paddlers, mountain bikers, explorers, and climbers out there.

@noribythesea: Nori is a rescue from the desert who now spends her free time chasing birds and tennis balls through seafoam and evoking warm smiles from her best human friend, Ben. She’ll have you scrolling for hours on end to catch a glimpse of her sweet brown eyes and bright golden coat as it reflects the wet sand.  

 

A post shared by Nori (@noribythesea) on Dec 22, 2017 at 1:24pm PST

@milliethegolden: Follow the adventures of Millie the Golden Retriever as she explores Alaska. Catch the fluffy star of this feed gnawing on bones in the backcountry, smiling wide with her tongue out before snow-capped mountains, and napping alongside toasty campfires. 

 

A post shared by Adventure Dog (@milliethegolden) on Dec 27, 2017 at 8:30am PST

@rugar_therugged: Rugar’s a rescue mutt who spends his days exploring in South Ontario, Canada. Follow this speckled, floppy-eared cuddle master through diverse terrain—woodlands, rivers, oceans, and snow. You name it—Rugar’s pawprints have stamped it. 

 

A post shared by Rugar the Adventure Dog (@rugar_therugged) on Dec 21, 2017 at 10:18am PST

@toniifyoucan_baby: This uplifting and inspirational Spanish-English account highlights a mountain biker and trail runner who’s almost always accompanied by his rescue pitbull-vizsla mix, Baby. As smiley as she is speedy, Baby is a delight to follow across the stunning terrain featured in this feed. 

 

A post shared by Toni Ifyoucan & Baby (@toniifyoucan_baby) on Dec 10, 2017 at 1:30am PST

@paddlingdogs: As the title suggests, this profile’s chock-full of adventure dogs of all sizes, shapes, and breeds adventuring on, in, and around the water. Got a furry friend who loves to hang out lakeside or captain your kayak or paddleboard? Tag them!

 

A post shared by OsKar & The 3 Dalmatians (@paddlingdogs) on Oct 27, 2017 at 4:31pm PDT

@deanpotter: This one’s a time capsule of recently deceased adventure enthusiast Dean Potter. Check out this beautiful repository of Potter rock climbing, slack-lining, and base jumping with his gorgeous mini blue heeler, Whisper. Some “Miss Whisper” jewels showcase her sitting snug in her harness on Potter’s back as he climbs, clinging tight to a thin cliff ledge overlooking the Yosemite Valley, and getting belayed across a slackline in the sky toward her best friend before a jump. 

 

A post shared by Dean Potter (@deanpotter) on May 16, 2015 at 9:36am PDT