Brinkley and I have had quite a few adventures and I've been questioning whether I can bear to be without him during my five to six months on the Appalachian Trail. He's about eight years old, but he's had no problems hiking lately. There are two signeficent sections of the trail where he is forbidden — the first of which is in the Smokey Mountain National Park. I've been thinking that I could bring Brinks with me for the first three to four weeks to help my transition to the trail. A family member could pick him up in Hot Springs, NC prior to me entering SMNP. Brinks has never spent more than three days on any camping trip. Any suggestions on whether I should bring him or not? Would the first 100 miles or so be too strenuous on an older, yet sprightly dog?
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Should he stay or should he go??
Brinkley and I have had quite a few adventures and I've been questioning whether I can bear to be without him during my five to six months on the Appalachian Trail. He's about eight years old, but he's had no problems hiking lately. There are two signeficent sections of the trail where he is forbidden — the first of which is in the Smokey Mountain National Park. I've been thinking that I could bring Brinks with me for the first three to four weeks to help my transition to the trail. A family member could pick him up in Hot Springs, NC prior to me entering SMNP. Brinks has never spent more than three days on any camping trip. Any suggestions on whether I should bring him or not? Would the first 100 miles or so be too strenuous on an older, yet sprightly dog?
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