Thanks Tracy, he is quite handsome.
Cascadia, RR's are perfect for running/hiking in the mountains. I haven't had Shadow up in the mountains yet, but a buddy in CO says his RR will run all day at 10k feet and want more. They also have a protective nature, and are quick to pickup on any animals in the area. They are fierce in the hunt, and would be some peace of mind if your wife ever had a run-in with a mountain lion. That'd be my worry anyway. RR's were bred to bay African lions, obviously in packs but I'm sure they'd protect their human in the face of a mountain lion, or die trying. The pad of their paws is unreal. It's atleast an inch thick, as they are built to run for long distances over harsh, changing terrain. I say you get an RR!