Our Contributors

The people behind every review and trail recommendation log serious miles with their dogs. Meet the team.

Sarah Keller

Beginner Guide & Trail Mentor

Sarah is learning to hike with dogs alongside her readers. Scout is her first trail companion, and she shares every mistake, success, and lesson learned along the way.

Beginner TrainingTrail EtiquetteRescue Dog ChallengesBuilding ConfidenceFirst Hikes

Scout the Lab mix (rescue)

20 articles

Kelly Lund

Gear & Tech Specialist

Kelly brings an engineering mindset to dog hiking gear. After thousands of miles with Jasper testing every harness, pack, and boot on the market, he knows what holds up and what fails.

Gear EngineeringLoad DistributionMaterial DurabilityField TestingBackpacking Systems

Jasper the German Shepherd

29 articles

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