Hiking is one of my favorite activities. I've been hiking all over the globe, my longest hike the 200 mile+ trek around Annapurna in Nepal (includes crossing the ThorungLa pass at nearly 20,000 feet), unfortunately no swissy helping with the gear on that hike.
GSMDCA Pack Dog: Novice (Nala, Arty, Myna, Fig, Ajax, Vida) Working (Fender & Helios) Working Excellent (Titan & Fury)
In addition to hiking with my hounds, I also hiked my pal Buzz for all the legs for his NWPD. I've been to pack hikes, in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Missouri and North Carolina.