Hiking with Anne

Ever wonder where you'd end up if you took your dog for a walk and never once pulled back on the leash? ~Robert Brault

Anne Boyce was in last week and shared her love for hiking, for which we thank her. I have since written to James at the www.hainesak.com website and he has changed the snow and ice report to now include trails. So when you are out hiking and want to report the wonder that you have seen let James know and he will post it for you. Then keep an eye on that site next time you are wondering where to go to hike.

Annie was nice enough to bring in some of her equipment so we could see what she uses. A big thank you to Dan Egolf at Alaska Backcountry Outfitter for the donation of walking poles for our weekly prize drawing and also for sending some additional equipment along so we could see what is available right here in Haines.

Annie shared these tips:
1. Don’t wear cotton
2. Dress in layers
3. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
4. You don’t have to go to the top of the mountain to enjoy the hike
5. The weather is different in the woods or on the mountain than in town
6. Borrow a friend’s dog if you don’t have one of your own