Boone

After 13 1/2 years together, Boone Dawg passed away in October 2024.  He took his first hike as a puppy near Charlotte, North Carolina and from that day on never missed an opportunity to get out on the trail.  Arthritis and age finally caught up with him, so we scattered his ashes in the backcountry and he is now enjoying his next big adventure.

March 31, 2011 to October 17, 2024

Boone was the ultimate family dog.  He grew up with my kids and we will always cherish our moments hiking, backpacking, and camping in the wilderness together.  Follow these links for hikes, photos, and videos from Boone’s travel’s on the trail.  

Hiking/Backpacking Trips

Boone’s first backpacking trip: Chattooga River (to Opossum Creek Falls) – September 17, 2011

Boone’s last backpacking trip: High Shoal Falls – July 10, 2021

Videos

Spreading Boone’s ashes: Wildcat Mountain – October 26, 2024

Trip Reports

Boone’s last week