How my dog survived a thru hike with me: Keeping them healthy

I’ve been off the trail for over a year now and nothing I do connects me to the trail more than sharing my experiences with others.
I just spent a weekend in Damascus VA celebrating Trail Days with past, present, and future hikers and the one thing which caught my attention was the number of dogs on trail this year.  Some of them seemed happy and enthusiastic about this endeavor, others not so much, I saw dogs who were lame, and others who were going through emotional struggles.  The trail is not for every dog, it is a place of uncertainty with constantly changing rules and boundaries.  I had been working on this post but realized just how important it was to get it out there.
Here’s some stuff to think about when considering a thru hike with a dog!
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Looking north from Saddleback Mountain outside of Rangely ME

Just because you’ve left the trail doesn’t mean the trail has left you

It’s only taken a year!
Seems I’m think about the trail A LOT lately.  Excited to share more of my story from the Appalachian Trail:  FOLLOW ME

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before I die I want to…

It’s been much to long since I posted.  Tonight brought some sad news, news which connects me not just to the trail but to my life in Asheville NC.

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Maine… it’s the real deal – Part 2

I am determined to tell my stories!

Another one is up at Appalachian Trials : follow me!

There’s no need to redesign the wheel

Another blog up at Appalachian Trials :http://appalachiantrials.com/theres-no-need-to-redesign-the-wheel/

I’m so excited for the thru hiker “class of 2016”

Maine… it’s the Real Deal – Part 1

I’m back in the game, on so many levels!
Another post done: follow me

The Mahoosuc or the “Mahoo-suck” Notch

I got another one done!  Yay me!
Check it out at: appalachian trials

We made it!!!

No Shame and I had a wonderful sponsorship while on the trail.  Sustenance to be sure we made it from point A to point B.  They asked us to put together a little something for their page.  Here it is!!!  (click the link)

Thank you The Honest Kitchen

(Don’t panic!  The picture with me and No Shame was taken at Trail Days, not at the summit of Katahdin, no rules were broken in Baxter State Park for the capture of this image!!!)

I also apologize for my lack of blogging.  There are many things cranking through my head post trail.  It is just a matter of putting them out there for others.  The “real” world has sucked me in…  it has also chewed me up and spat me out.  All of that will be addressed in upcoming blogs.

You Know You’re a Thru Hiker When…

Been trying to readjust to life off the trail and blogs are coming along, but they’re happening slower than I’d like.  Here’s a little something to tie you over until the next one’s up.  Hope you enjoy!
http://appalachiantrials.com/know-youre-thru-hiker/

Pennsylvania Insurance

Despite the crazy push to finish the trail I found time to share a quick story!

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