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I am posting this for Ryan Jordan the editor of backpacking light

"feel free to post a link to this thread at Whiteblaze, or anywhere else. I'll be the point person to manage communications from...

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Checkout www.backpackinglight it will change your UL life. :)

Thanks steve and all who helped here and through PM's. This is a great place with great people and info. Ali

Ridgerest trimmed to 16x40 I love it. Ali

Great quote, we are doing the same, quit the jobs hike the AT then PCT then sailing our 24' enginless cutter around the world. We will backpack and hike every country we visit. Trip highlight...

I agree on the leash thing, we have started training her on a leash. Ali

Been there and done that with the Porky, I didnt even know we had them in Wa but it sucked. We are negotiating with family to watch them part time or be on emergency alert incase it turns out to be...

I would worry more about skunks that bears. I might have to keep her on a long leash. If it runs she will chase it. I can carry them both but they are pretty used to tecnical scrambles. I have...

I decided to hike the trail because I am quiting my job. It all comes down to how and where my taxes are being spent. I dont agree with the current administration(or the one before it) so Im going...

What type of wild life sould I expect? The small dog stays at my side always while the big one scouts the way. Ali

Yes two dogs two humans. :) Ali

Great post. I dont know much about how most dogs are raised as Chole was my first dog. I wasnt a dog person till I adopted her from a rescue. Being raised in the woods in Tahoe they have never had...

Mindy, my wife is a mountain climber and has used or tried virtually everything on the market. She loves the Osprey which is impressive since she comes from a Arc Terryx. My best advise I can give...

They are 7 and 8, ad one year for a 2010 hike. One is a brittany and one is a Jack both friendly and trail wise. I will more than likely be carring all the food for them. I have a sub 10 lb base...

Roland saing a trail beats up dogs is not and answer. There was no information given. Does the trail not beat up people? I was clearly asking for information from people who have hiked this trail...

How? treach me then. I'd like to benefit from you knowlege. My dog averages 20 miles per day 5 days per week on the trail. What is it about the AT that is so different from any other trail. Ali

I'd like to keep this a positive post. Please save all negitive posts it's simply a waste of time. Ali

You might consider the La Fuma fast n light 30, second ascent has them for 99 bucks they are down and weigh about 1lb 11 ounces. Not as good as my WM 30 but a quarter the price and a great all...

I dont know many dogs that would complain about being on the trail all day. 20 miles a day is nothing to a dog. I take my dog on 20-30 mile bike rides and she must tripple my mileage. If I even...

How did you approach river crossings?

I heard most people dont finish it also. :) Ali

My bad jim, thats why I am here hoping to meet a few who have successfully done this with dogs. My first choice would be to leave them with a friend or family but we are planning a super slow hike...

Thanks Mags I have over a thousand nights with them on the Pacific coast but the east coast is a mystery to me. I am just looking for tips and hazards that may be different from what I'm used to. ...

Thanks Mags, great link. Ali