dogs in the snow

I'm considering a XC ski set up, an approach ski, or snow shoes for afternoon walks with the dog in the woods. I'm looking for some recommendations, and experiences with different options that would suit my needs. I have access to an old (i.e. unmaintained) cross-country ski trail network, and...

Another must have thread. The first one is Corky, a Siberian husky/Corgi mix. She was one of four dogs, the smallest and the most ferocious. She took on a rattlesnake one day and ripped it open without getting bit. She liked to lay on the snow in the sun. She couldn't beat cancer though...