Apr 14
Photo by Edward S. Carmick, Jr.
From "Sierra High Trip," National Geographic, June, 1954.
A Hiker's Burro Asserts His Independence on the Bank of Evolution Creek Gentle, strong, and incomparably surefooted, the burro is the favorite beast of burden for many campers. He can relieve human backs of up to 100 pounds of food and gear. His notorious stubbornness often comes from fatigue, old age, or fear, though downright cussedness sometimes leads an animal to see what he can get away with. This hiker will not easily move his companion by tug of war; a bit of psychology, however, may do wonders. Once the donkey gets his feet wet, he will forget his objections and trot amiably across.