Rob Dippel

New to Backpacking and excited about thru hiking the AT. Gus, my semi-trained, 7 year old Labradoodle - my best buddy - not so much. He'll continue to let me know his thoughts which I'll be sure to share. Hoping long distance hiking becomes our new life!

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It Just Hit Me!

It Just Hit Me!

It's real now.  Hit me this morning.  All the research, the books, the equipment, gear, and food purchased.  (To mail drop or not to mail

Jan 14, 2022 : Rob Dippel
Gus Gets A Surprise

Gus Gets A Surprise

I've been discussing our upcoming attempted thru hike of the Appalachian Trail with my best buddy, Gus, the 7 year old, semi-trained, Labradoodle who

Jan 12, 2022 : Rob Dippel
Take My Dog For A Hike?

Take My Dog For A Hike?

Gus, my seven-year-old, semi-trained Labradoodle, is coming along when I hike the Appalachian Trail.  That question was decided shortly after I

Jan 5, 2022 : Rob Dippel
What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

After a lifetime of searching, I found (actually tracked down) My Dearest Love.  We found a profound, deep and abiding love and jokingly committed to

Dec 24, 2021 : Rob Dippel