1. Don't try to separate fighting dogs
2. It's better to be with a buddy that challenges you than one you babysit
3. Beware of fast moving water
4. Look out for snakes
5. Never hike in with one of your kids, further than you can carry them back out.
6. Never hunt with a Blaser rifle unless you are prepared to talk to every single person you meet, from the airport on out, about that rifle. I'm the kind of guys that needs a t-shirt that says "Don't talk to me"; and a Blaser just ruins my day for that reason.
7. Someone that carries your load just a little will be a friend for life; conclusion.....carry someone's load sometime (but still don't talk to me, Ha!)
8. I'm with Brad on attitude.....pain is just weakness coming out of you, push through the first side splints and a whole world opens up (and I had to be past 40 to find this out)
9. Don't get you Down bag wet, and lastly
10. Never argue with an Alaskan about rain gear!
Don
That's right on. I usually hike until the kid doesn't want to any more. Then throw her in my back pack and head back to the truck.
Lots of good stuff here just remember no matter how hard you think it is you could always be back at work.
