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How to tell when your dog is ready for a long hike?
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How to tell when your dog is ready for a long hike?

*First, is it grown? Puppies or yearlings have no place on a long hike.
*Have you hiked with it a lot, including being out for several weeks at a time?

Just because your dog enjoys day hikes or weekend excursions does not mean it's ready for a thru-hike.
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Hiking with a dog considerations

Hiking With a Dog Considerations
1. Type of relationship you have with your dog
2. Breed of dog
3. Will the dog carry a pack
4. Dog boots
5. Is the dog fully socialized
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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

Make your own certificate. That's what I did.
illabelle Today, 12:44

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

The ATC has "closed" the trail due to the pandemic. Many States have closed all camping areas and/or have medical requirements to cross into
Traveler Today, 09:39

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

Of course their hoping conditions improve and restrictions are removed sometime this spring. But considering things are getting worse and the vaccine
Slo-go'en Yesterday, 15:22

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

Numbers seemed slightly down from what I saw. Especially vs 2019 when they were first showing those.

It does seem like very muddled messaging.
HankIV Yesterday, 14:36