Many humans know little about altitude and the effects it can have when they come into the mountains. Even at 8000 feet in downtown Aspen, newcomers arrive, unpack and hit the bars on the first night. Then they wonder why they get headaches and pass gas like a vegetarian on an all-bean diet. Usually they […]
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 […]