I have a two and a half year old Siberian Husky that is just itching to go on a nice backpacking trip with me this Fall. I'm thinking Western Uplands in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada. Anyone have any experience on this trail?
Loki is well accustomed to camping and sleeping in tents. This will be nothing new to him. But, he has never "hiked" before, and I'm a bit nervous about this. We have done plenty of smaller day trails through Algonquin. Even a full 10k when he was much younger. We walk often, but never for a full day, multiple days in a row in rugged terrain.
Right now, I'm thinking of doing a four or five day trip averaging about 15 km/day (a bit under 10 miles/day). So the distance really isn't all that far. Huskies are strong, working dogs, and he certainly fits the bill.
Just wondering if others have had any experiences with Dogs in backcountry and would be willing to share? Or any experiences hiking on the Western Uplands trail - is it "dog-able"?
Thanks!
Loki is well accustomed to camping and sleeping in tents. This will be nothing new to him. But, he has never "hiked" before, and I'm a bit nervous about this. We have done plenty of smaller day trails through Algonquin. Even a full 10k when he was much younger. We walk often, but never for a full day, multiple days in a row in rugged terrain.
Right now, I'm thinking of doing a four or five day trip averaging about 15 km/day (a bit under 10 miles/day). So the distance really isn't all that far. Huskies are strong, working dogs, and he certainly fits the bill.
Just wondering if others have had any experiences with Dogs in backcountry and would be willing to share? Or any experiences hiking on the Western Uplands trail - is it "dog-able"?
Thanks!
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