Backpacking Dogs

What could be better than sharing the great outdoors with friends, both human and dog? Recently, a group of malamute owners got together for a 13-mile hike at Kil-So-Quah Campground, Huntington, Indiana. There were a total of 13 people, ranging in age from 4 to 40+, and 9 malamutes. At least 6 dogs earned legs toward their Working Pack Dog title (WPD).

All of the dogs loved the hike; mine were still pulling on the leash after 13 miles! And then they participated in the weight pull the next day!

Comet and Glacier each earned their second leg toward their WPD title. We should be able to finish their titles this spring.

Here are some pictures from our little excursion.

Hiking Group

March 21, 1998
Huntington, Indiana
Participants included Leesa and Rhyde with Comet and Glacier; Bill, Belva (not in photo), Will and Glenn with Lud, Lucky, Token, Anna and Tucker; Nancy with Sage (not in photo); John (dog-deprived); Shawn, Judith, Mairi, Craig and Liam with Shadow. This photo was taken during a break at about the 3-mile point.

Glacier and Shadow

Glenn and John and Tucker

Glacier and Shadow getting acquainted during a break at the half-way point.

Glenn and John taking a nap with Tucker after about 8 miles.

Rhyde and Glacier

Comet and group

Rhyde and Glacier enjoying the break. Only another 5 miles to go.

Comet is still ready to go, but everyone else wants a break.




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