[pct-l] Thru-hiking PCT w/ dog question

[melmo at mindspring.com (Melody dos Santos)]

 From the Pacific Crest Trail Association website 
(http://www.pcta.org/about_trail/faqs.asp):

*Q. Are dogs permitted on the PCT? *

*A. *Dogs are permitted on the PCT except in areas administered by the 
National Park Service and in the five California State Parks 
<http://www.pcta.org/general/links/parks.asp>through which the trail 
passes.




Scott Schaffer wrote:

>My name is Jim Scotts and I plan on hiking the PCT this year with my dog Nanook.  I plan on going really ultralight and have found tons of good info for me, but have not been able to find much info for long distance hiking for dogs.  
>My question is what?s a good ?rule of thumb? for the weight dogs can carry?  I feel that 25 Lbs would be a conservative start for a Husky of her size (< 25% of her body weight), but wonder what would be expected once she gets back in shape.
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