There are a wide 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 common problems that might arise. Here are a few common issues to check […]
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, […]
What Clouds Can Tell You About an Approaching Storm
I have already commented at length on what to do if caught in a thunderstorm. As I said there, the word “thunderstorm” focuses on the wrong threat; it is the lightning that injures or kills. A Short Course on Storm Forecasting I’m no weatherman, but to date I’ve avoided major weather issues in all but […]