[nagdu] Backpacking

[Abigail Lanier]

Nicole,

Now, that's an idea [having my guide carry a pack as well].

Of course, when I find an adequate pack I'll probably have to do some pre-trip training with her. She can be funny about things dangling (like her leash for example) next to her side when we work.

Thanks for the response.

On Jan 22, 2012, at 12:24 AM, Nicole B. Torcolini at Home wrote:

> I have never been backpacking on a long trip, but I have rented a hiking backpack for a camping event in which we had to pretend that we were on a trail. Most hiking backpacks have a strap that goes around your waist to help carry the weight. Also, would you be willing to consider getting some kind of pack for your dog so that she could carry a few things?
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Abigail Lanier" <lanier.abigail at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 9:05 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Backpacking
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>> Hello,
>> 
>> Although it is pretty early in the spring semester here at my university, I have begun considering Spring Break plans. We have a really great Outdoor Programs set up here, and they are leading several of the trips come March.
>> 
>> In the past I have done a one day rock climbing trip with them, leaving my guide, Alexa, on tie down at the base of the mountain. I had a blast, however, Alexa wasn't very fond of the idea of me being 80-100 feet upon the face of a giant rock.
>> 
>> Anyways, my reason for writing is to inquire if anyone on the list has done some backpacking with their guide. The trip I'm looking into would be 5-7 days hiking the southern portion of the Appalachian Trail. Some of my concerns are the amount of weight I'd have to carry, what with my own belongings in addition to Alexa's food and such.
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>> Any comments or stories are welcome.
>> 
>> Abigail
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