The antics and habits of some of the animals along the way on a hike can be entertaining and worthy of a stop and look. Rocky Mountain Yellow-belly Marmots Marmots are large ground squirrels, brown in color. They live in burrows in rock piles and are present on rocky slopes all the way up to […]
Trail Etiquette When Hiking with a Dog
Your first obligation as a dog owner on a hike, after verifying that dogs are allowed on your chosen trail, is to be very sure your dog is socialized to people and other dogs. If a dog is not friendly to others, it must either be on a short leash at all times and controllable […]
Mindset During a Hiking Emergency
The best way to have a hiking excursion is both fun and safe, is to be prepared for possible emergencies. I suggest equipment and other preparedness items to have on hand to deal with potential emergencies, See: Long-hike Equipment Checklist. Also see a range of scenarios that may occur on a hike, including how to […]
How to Pick a Buddy for a Hike
I strongly advocate finding a friend to accompany you on a hike. This is especially true if you are a beginner or a senior. In addition to being safer, if you pick the right partner(s) the hike will be more fun. Experiencing the adventure with someone of like interests, feeling safer in numbers, and having […]