by Sparkle » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:48 pm
I do hike alone, but must admit I miss having my Pit with me...he's still alive, but can't hike anymore. Since I've been here I've always told someone where I was going, Snake Gulch for instance isn't named that on a whim. Beth and I went for a short walk, and Bogie sat down half way there and refused to budge. So when I have to replace Bogie (many years from now I hope) I will be looking for a dog that LOOKS tough, can hike, but doesn't need acres to run in, isn't too large. I was thinking a Boxer would fit the bill. Anyway, back to hiking alone, I have NEVER met anyone on the trails who was a threat, but it pays to be aware of your surroundings, and accidents are the most likely thing to happen, whether falling over logs, sliding on loose rock, spiders, scorpions, snakes. Oh heavens I've scared myself now!