Cochise the Dog Descends the Crux of the Flatiron Trail

Click on the title for the YouTube link 

Sometimes, people drag their dogs on routes that are not really suitable for dogs.  The long, steep gully leading up to the Flatiron is one such route.  The route involves some Class IV scrambling in places and descending can be even more difficult than ascending.  This poor dog was scared spitless and had to be wrestled down what is actually an overhanging pitch.  (The video does not really show this well)

It's ok to leave your dog at home sometimes.

We Hike to Pasagshak Point

We hiked out to Pasagshak Point on the old road on Friday, June 5. The ranchers had done quite a bit of clearing along the road; this is unfortunate as it will increase the number of people driving, rather than hiking, out to the point. The devastation caused by the cattle is unbelievable - Narrow Cape and Pasagshak are being destroyed by overgrazing.

Mother's Day Hike to Termination Point

Valerie (White) Aartun, visiting from South Carolina, joined us on Sunday for a great hike to Termination Point. Sunny skies, light wind, and dry (for Kodiak) trail combined for a very enjoyable afternoon. We ran into four other hikers with two black labs and a wiener dog on a leash. They said the weiner dog is the one that goes wild and they have to restrain in the woods.
Map: http://www.trailweek.com/trails/monashka_bay.aspx