Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside
Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside
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Do you worry if your kids (or you) have the capacity to do the adventure or trip you want to do?
Are you questioning if you have the right gear?
Are you wanting to get into canoe camping, backpacking, or on an international trip with the kids but not sure where to start?
You are in the right place! This is what this community is all about. We jump into the practicalities of adventuring after having kids from hiking, skiing, rock climbing, travelling and beyond. You’ll hear real experiences from other moms. Join the outdoor mom community.
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The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to outdoor parenting, including episode themes like dressing for winter hikes, navigating postpartum struggles through adventure, and systems for getting out the door with kids, while providing actionable insights and experiences from engaging guests.
Do you worry if your kids (or you) have the capacity to do the adventure or trip you want to do?
Are you questioning if you have the right gear?
Are you wanting to get into canoe camping, backpacking, or on an international trip with the kids but not sure where to start?
You are in the right place! This is what this community is all about. We jump into the practicalities of adventuring after having kids from hiking, skiing, rock climbing, travelling and beyond. You’ll hear real experiences from other moms. Join the outdoor mom community.
What is it actually like to thru-hike the Great Divide Trail (GDT) with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing our experience hiking about Section B, 198 km of the GDT with our three kids, including our 6-month-old baby. I’m talking about GDT preparation, hiking with kids, backpacking gear, food and meal planning, keeping kids motivated on long hiking days, baby gear, clothing, sleep, diapers, and some stories from our time on the trails. This is a very honest look at what worked, what didn't, and what it was like to do a long-distance backpacking trip as a family.
In this episode:
What the Great Divide Trail is and where it goes
Why we decided to take on such a big family backpacking trip
How we prepared physically with only a few weeks to get ready
How we planned our 24-day GDT itinerary
What it was actually like hiking 8–12 km days with kids
How we planned backpacking meals for 24 days
Our breakfasts, hot lunches and dehydrated dinners
Freeze-drying vs. dehydrating food for backpacking
What was in our daily backpacking snack bags
Our sleeping setup with three kids and a baby
Backpacking with a 6-month-old baby
Diapers on a long-distance backpacking trip
Clothing systems for the kids, baby, Daniel and me
What the kids actually needed for entertainment—and what they didn't
Resources mentioned:
Favorite Backpacking Gear Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing
Our Complete Packing List:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKb_DjegF9p406bjUQaHo8zN611jTapM/view?usp=sharing
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