[pct-l] Introduction

[david at dalbey.org (David Dalbey)]

Hi Teisha,

I had a golden retriever for 8 years, unfortunately, cancer took him a
couple years ago.  What a great hiking friend though!  If you do get one
I would strongly encourage you to get her used to booties and a pack as
soon as possible.  We didn't and when we finally tried when he was 9 -
10 months old there was NO WAY he would put up with them.  As I'm sure
you know, there are a lot of areas around here with volcanic rock that
will shred a dogs pads, I'm thinking specifically of the Three Sisters &
Mt. Washington area.  The area from McKenzie pass to Belknap crater can
trash human shoes!

As an aside, my wife informed me we'll be getting a hiking companion of
our own when our house is done in approx. 3 months, (there's now a
golden retriever calendar on our refrigerator!).  My question for those
who backpack with dogs is what kind of shelter do you use?  We currently
use either a golite cave 1 or a europa tent.  I'm thinking a larger tarp
might work...


David - also in Oregon
david@dalbey.org

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> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 11:50 AM
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> Subject: [pct-l] Introduction
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>
> Hi... I'm Teisha, trail name Aranare(Dawnfire).  I'm 27 yrs
> old i've lived in Oregon all my life, and have explored it
> via car camping and day hiking a lot.  My parents took me on
> my first camping trip(a 10 day hunting trip) at 5 months old
> and i have camped/hiked(once i could walk) regularly since.
> I love Oregon!  I am currently a Home Childcare Provider,
> which enables me to take time off (within reason) for
> camping/hiking trips.
>
> This summer i am taking 2 months to walk and explore the
> Oregon section of the PCT and adjacent
> trails/lakes/mountains/etc.  I have researched the history of
> locations along the trail, and the next step is plants and
> animals.  The more i can get in my head the less i have to
> carry on my back  : )  I am soo looking forward to this
> upcoming trip.  And have been considering adopting a Golden
> Retriever for my training and trail companion.  My 75 yr old
> grandmother(who has hike much of her life) will be joining me
> from Timberline to Cascade Locks.
>
> Thanks to those who have responded to my inquiries recently
> Aranare  : )
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