Hiking with a Dog

Husky Hiking: Holy Mother of Learning Curves

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...

May 31, 2024 : Wesley Black
I Had to Quit, but Only For a Bit

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...

Mar 28, 2017 : Tiffany Taylor Korrigan
A Canine Section Hike

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...

Apr 14, 2016 : Laurel "Duchess of Slug" Seus
Dog Gone

Dog Gone

I know there are strong opinions on both sides of bringing a dog on the trail.

Jan 7, 2016 : MorningLori
HYOH: Bringing My Dog

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...

Oct 26, 2015 : Cat
Hiking with dogs

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...

Jun 23, 2015 : Dylan Tonkin
How to Win $5,000 to Thru-Hike or Backpack with Your Dog

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...

Feb 12, 2015 : Kayla Carter
Hiking by the Numbers – Details from our AT Section Hike

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...

Feb 10, 2013 : ATrailLife
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Dog (Part 2)

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...

Jan 18, 2013 : ATrailLife
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Dog (Part 1)

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...

Jan 15, 2013 : ATrailLife