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Tag Archives: Dogs
Slumdog Mountaineer Dog Rupee Only Visit Basecamp and Not Everest Summit
The Atlantic reports that Rupee, the “slumdog mountaineer”, that reports had said summited Everest actually only visited base camp where several dogs have gone before.
Paralyzed Dog Summits Mount Washington in Walking Wheelchair
Lucy, a 4-year-old dog, climbed Mount Washington in six hours on Aug. 18 despite being in a “walking wheelchair.”
Mount Mansfield Caretaker Hiking Adirondacks Great Range Loop On September 11
Benjamin Wetherby, caretaker for lodges in Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest on Mount Mansfield, plans to hike the 25-mile Adirondack Great Range loop with his Australian cattle dog, Jadis, and friend, Michael DelSignore on Septmeber 11. The Great Range loop … Continue reading
Backcountry Accidents in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, and Utah
Here’s the May 13, 2006 round up of backcountry accidents Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, and Utah.
NRA Bankrolls Defense in Arizona Hiker Shooting
The Grant Kuenzili case in Arizona where he was killed in a dog altercation is in a sensation trial there.
Backcountry Accidents: Helicopter Rescue of Dog and Hikers in California, AT Accident in Maryland, Fatal Fall in Illinois
Here’s a round up of backcountry accidents in California, Maryland and Illinois.
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Dog Advice in the Smokies
Mount LeConte Lodge With Pigeon Forge Below Originally uploaded by americasroof. The Washington Post has this advice on dogs in the Smokies. The national park does allow dogs in campgrounds, picnic areas and along roads, including scenic overlooks — but … Continue reading
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Smokies Rangers Rescue Dog From 70 Foot Deep Sinkhole
WATE reports Smoky Mountains ranger rappelled into a 70-foot sinkhole to rescue a lost hunting dogs near Cades Cove.
Study: Dogs Reduce Stress in Heart Patients By 24 Percent
The New York Times reports that a formal Dallas study shows that dogs reduced stress for heart patients by 24 percent.
Early Season Mines Peak, Colorado, Avalanche Fatal to Man and Dog
WCF Courier reports an early early avalanche on Mines Peak in Colorado killed Samuel Teetzen of Littleton, CO, and his pet golden retriever.