Paws Point North

This is the story of two pups and their loyal companions and their 2013 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike journey together.

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

@NatureMoment We would love finish next year but it won't be in the cards for us until further in the future. Thanks for thinking of us!

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

@HikerTn Sad to say no, Jack needed surgery & heal time and we didn't have it in our hearts to go on without him. Thanks for thinking of us!

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

We believe the best healing happens outside:

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

Roadtrip navigator, Lewis getting tired. @kare11 #DogDaysOfSummer

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A6: Anything that roars with fangs! Particularly when you can see the fangs. #HikerChat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A5: Remember it's YOU that is intruding on THEIR home, so be respectful and keep your distance. #HikerChat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A4: A bobcat or mountain lion from a VERY safe distance! Seen bears, snakes, moose and more but never a wild feline! #HikerChat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

Jack's surgery done. 2 weeks of no activity ahead. Who is going to have the toughest time: him, us, or his brother?

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

And finally, the much anticipated update: http://t.co/rqXMKwLWFW

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

We're sure many are wondering about us - tough decisions were made this past week, Jack still not 100% healed. Update coming. #AT #hiking

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

@BackcountryTees @TETONsports We enjoyed our first #hikerchat can't wait for the next one!

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A12 tweezers/fingers what we use to remove ticks. Pull straight out so head remains intact once detached. Next kill in a fiery inferno.

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A9 We recently heard the clear nail polish trick for stopping the itch. Actually, I suppose the color doesn't matter, one could get creative

[David @DWoutside]

@MikeOffTheMap @ginabegin @senoranora I propose a Southern FL / Northern MN mosquito contest! #hikerchat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

@davidwherry @MikeOffTheMap @ginabegin @senoranora That needs to happen. #hikerchat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

@MikeOffTheMap I second that!

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A8 We would use vanilla scented candles and body spray years ago. Haven't tried anything like that in the backcountry though. #hikerchat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

@davidwherry @senoranora Agreed, wish I developed some sort of immunity durning my years there #hikerchat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A6 Ticks have just become apart of our lives. It's routine to remove them from our bodies and kill them daily. #hikerchat

[Paws Point North @PawsPointNorth]

A5 We've been on the short term storage schedule lately and I like that. If the moths are invading you best get outside! #hikerchat