We picked this place for one reason: we wanted to climb on basalt. Travelling with a dog usually means planning ahead a little more and making different choices. Combine that with the desire to climb at new crags, and you’re almost guaranteed a trip off the beaten track. I truly enjoy this kind of travelling….
A few weeks ago I wrote about everything I’d learned preparing for a first night in an unguarded alpine shelter with Simba. This is the report back. Before we get into the trip itself: yes, Simba was allowed in this cabane. If you’re wondering how dog policies work in Alpine refuges (and why the answer…
If you’ve spent any time hiking in the Alps, you already know that “where to sleep” is rarely a simple question. The mountain shelter system is layered, inconsistently named, and, if you’re traveling with a dog – comes with its own set of unwritten rules that nobody bothers to explain clearly. I have spent many…
We spent three days in the Gorges du Verdon with our golden retriever Simba – hiking, paddling into the gorge and testing our dog training skills. If you’re planning a trip to the Verdon region with a dog, here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised us. Getting There: Plan the Drive Carefully The highway…
