Sad story out of Colorado. Experienced hiker missing since Feb. 3, his dog turns up alive 8 days later. Search called off on account of bad weather.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-colorado-hikers-dog-found-alive-days-search/story?id=75875737
"How can a domestic dog be up in the Rocky Mountains in some extremely severe conditions and emerge with no frostbite whatsoever,” said a relative.
A vet once told me dogs have a remarkable ability to survive cold that would do in humans. I had a dog that preferred to spend the night outdoors in a window well during frigid Wyoming winters. But when the temp got down to 10° F we insisted pooch come indoors for the night. When she got older, she relented and spent every night inside.
Stories like this make me pause about continuing to hike solo. I love it. My wife hates it. As I get older, I worry more and more about falling or getting hurt with no one to help out.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-colorado-hikers-dog-found-alive-days-search/story?id=75875737
"How can a domestic dog be up in the Rocky Mountains in some extremely severe conditions and emerge with no frostbite whatsoever,” said a relative.
A vet once told me dogs have a remarkable ability to survive cold that would do in humans. I had a dog that preferred to spend the night outdoors in a window well during frigid Wyoming winters. But when the temp got down to 10° F we insisted pooch come indoors for the night. When she got older, she relented and spent every night inside.
Stories like this make me pause about continuing to hike solo. I love it. My wife hates it. As I get older, I worry more and more about falling or getting hurt with no one to help out.