Hiking with a Dog
Husky Hiking: Holy Mother of Learning Curves
Husky Hiking: Holy Mother of Learning Curves Basecamp and I after hiking Mount Quandary, a 14er near Breckenridge, CO. My wife (Basecamp aka Marie) and I (Yeti Legs...
I Had to Quit, but Only For a Bit
Hey, I made a rhyme! Seriously though, I made it to northbound mile 318 - Sam's Gap, and I quit the trail. When I left Hot Springs several days prior...
A Canine Section Hike
I've seen a few trail dogs on my journey so far, and they've made me miss my Biscuit terribly. My home is the foothills of the Smokies, so I decided...
Dog Gone
I know there are strong opinions on both sides of bringing a dog on the trail.
HYOH: Bringing My Dog
So you're thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail (or any trail) and you want to bring your dog. But should you? Because your dog is a great hiking companion and...
Hiking with dogs
Having a dog is a responsibility many of us have chosen to accept in trade for the companionship, protection, entertainment and enjoyment they provide. Taking a dog hiking is good for both...
How to Win $5,000 to Thru-Hike or Backpack with Your Dog
The following sponsored post is brought to you by Kurgo, a leading supplier of quality dog travel supplies and accessories for active dogs. Kurgo wants to unleash four people who hope to...
Hiking by the Numbers – Details from our AT Section Hike
During our section hike on the AT last year, I (Minutes) kept a spreadsheet of pretty much everything that we did. I wrote down what I ate, the animals we...
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Dog (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1 of Hiking with a Dog, you can click here to read it. We covered diet, paws, ticks and gear. This time we wanted to talk...
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Dog (Part 1)
The topic we’re asked about most frequently (aside from “why in the world would you hike for that long?”) is hiking with a dog. It fascinates people and they are...