There are a range of possible problems that can occur on a hike with a dog. If you sense your dog is loving the outdoors and showing fitness for longer walks, go for it, but be aware of how to handle problems that might arise. Here are a few common issues to check based on […]
A Dream Come True … on a Hike!
A great hiking and climbing friend of mine, Rick Peckham, comes down from Alaska for several weeks to visit me in the summers for some fun camping, hiking and climbing. A few days after his arrival this summer of 2019, we drove to the top of Independence Pass for a favorite hike up to two […]
Keeping Your Dog Safe from Coyotes on a Hike
You may hear a coyote before seeing one. They howl, yelp and even bark, sounding just like a dog. Some think they imitate a dog bark to entice a dog to come and check them out, and then they attack. A Coyote vs a Fox In appearance, coyotes are mainly variations of gray in color, […]
The Language of Clouds
Probably the main reason for “reading” weather signs is to avoid being unprotected in a thunderstorm. The word “thunderstorm” focuses on the wrong threat; it is the lightning that is scary and can injure or kill. A Short Course on Storm Forecasting I am no weatherman, but to date I have avoided major weather issues […]