How to Manage Trail Encounters With Moose, Elk, and Mountain Lions
Fierce warning signs precede every dangerous encounter, but knowing the right distance to keep could save your life.
Reading Weather and Knowing Exactly When to Turn Back With a Dog
Spot the warning signs before the storm hits—your dog's behavior might reveal the danger sooner than the sky does.
Postholing and Snow Travel: Keeping a Dog Safe in Deep Powder
Get ahead of postholing dangers before deep snow strains your dog's joints—one overlooked step changes everything.
How to Protect a Dog’s Eyes and Ears on High-Wind Alpine Routes
Discover essential gear and routing tactics to shield your dog's eyes and ears from punishing alpine winds—before the ridgeline tests you both.
Ruffwear vs. Kurgo: The Best Tactical Dog Backpacks for Multi-Day Treks
The Ruffwear Approach outcarries and outlasts the Kurgo Baxter on rugged multi-day treks, but there's one situation where Kurgo wins.
The Best Long-Line Setups for Off-Leash-Adjacent Wilderness Hiking
Unlock the secret to safer wilderness hikes with the right biothane long line, but choosing the perfect length and width changes everything.
Leave No Trace With Dogs: Waste, Wildlife, and Trail Etiquette
If you love hiking with your dog, mastering waste, wildlife, and trail etiquette is easier than you think—but there's one crucial step.
How to Cross a Cold River Safely With a Nervous Dog
Before you cross that frigid river with your anxious dog, master these scouting and safety steps that could prevent disaster.
When a Trail Is Too Technical for Any Dog: Honest Red Flags
If your trail demands ropes, ladders, or human-style climbing, it might be too dangerous for your dog—here are the red flags.
Calculating How Much Weight a Dog Can Safely Carry in a Pack
Master the formula to calculate your dog's safe pack weight, but several hidden factors could dramatically change your numbers.
