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General Discussion / Dogs on the Great Divide?

« on: December 08, 2004, 06:39:15 pm »

i think a dog on the great divide would be very advantageous in regards to animal protection. but, that is up to the experience the dog has had with these animals and how well they behave and respond to commands. will they dodge and feint, or attack blindingly? do they come when called, or get insanely involved? it's a team thing.
the other problem is how they behave when faced with other riders/hikers.
i took my blue heeler with me on a 500 mile kayak trip on the yukon river as bear alert. but that was only becuase we communicated well together. however, she was a real pain with the squirrel alerts.
as far as trailers are concerned, you'd have to give it a go. i'd love to take the same dog with me from prudhoe to fairbanks, but she HATES the trailer. sigh.
she also hated the kayak, but i'm never doing that again.

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General Discussion / Alaska!

« on: December 12, 2004, 04:37:45 pm »

it also covers the NW territories, alberta, yukon territory and BC, see:
www.themilepost.com

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General Discussion / Alaska!

« on: December 08, 2004, 01:37:11 pm »

if you've read the milepost, than you know there are only two route choices out of ak/yukon terr(unless you use the marine hgwy). were you looking for something else on the maps? the only places there will be services are at the marked towns/roadhouses. there is NOTHING in between but beautiful wilderness until you get to middle BC.
the milepost is really the best maintained, current and complete resource. unfortunately you have to read it backwards to come south. why can't they put it on a CD with the ability to view either way?

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General Discussion / Biking Shorts

« on: December 13, 2004, 08:09:32 pm »

a narrower saddle and silicone cream to the inner thighs.