Back Country Permit
We got the back country permit for our summer backpacking trip. It was our second choice, but at least we got it. We are going to Yosemite National Park and doing a 3-4 day hike. We are going to have to sit down and really look at what we are doing now that we didn't get our first pick. The first step is down. Yeah!!! We have the permit. The next step is getting camping sites next month. My sister has a longer trailer and there is only so many camping sites that will fit it. Here is hoping we get the campsites we need for her. Getting very excited for this trip!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Trip to REI
Took my first frustrating trip to a outdoors store looking for backpacks for my girls. I know I won't find one for the boy (4 yrs old). Found a pack that will work for my oldest. It is still on the big side even when we dial it down. The great thing about REI is they will rent the pack to us. I have found that Out-n-Back in Orem does the same thing. Most of my gear has come from Out-n-back, I think they will be my next spot.
On a brighter note, Nancy and I sat down and we went through our next two trips. Escalate State Park for spring break and we are planning a three-day backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park in July. Tuesday is the day to register for our back country permit. More to come on those.
On a brighter note, Nancy and I sat down and we went through our next two trips. Escalate State Park for spring break and we are planning a three-day backpacking trip to Yosemite National Park in July. Tuesday is the day to register for our back country permit. More to come on those.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Why Oh Why
Why did we start this blog? Well, we have been taking our kids hiking for years. I don't want to say how old we are, my sister might not like that. But her oldest is in his 20's and my oldest is 10. I remember hiking with her kiddos. I started doing serious backpacking with my kiddos, and hers, a couple of years ago. We have taken our kiddos many places and wanted to share our camping, hiking, and backpacking adventures with other people that have younger kids.
I have also had a hard time finding real good gear for my younger kids. Backpacks just don't come with hip belts for a 4 year old and decent hip belts for 7 year olds. I remember reading a description of a "youth" backpack that said"...when your child is ready to carry their own gear..." the pack was for a 12 year old and older. I am ready for my child to carry some of their own gear when they are 5 and to be honest they want to as well.
I also want other parents to understand that just because you have little kids doesn't mean you can't take them out hiking and backpacking. It is possible, maybe just a little bit more preporation and a lot of patience.
Here is the first little tip I am going to share with you today. The most common question we get on the trail when other backpackers see my young kiddos backpacking -
How do you get them to carry their own packs? Simple...we start them out yearly.
When they were little little our husbands would carry them in a Kelty Child Carrier. (wow have those come a long way over the years). Then when they got too heavy to carry, they walk. We put a backpack on them a soon as they can do it. A small school backpack with just some snacks. I didn't start my youngest backpacking till he was 4.
I have also had a hard time finding real good gear for my younger kids. Backpacks just don't come with hip belts for a 4 year old and decent hip belts for 7 year olds. I remember reading a description of a "youth" backpack that said"...when your child is ready to carry their own gear..." the pack was for a 12 year old and older. I am ready for my child to carry some of their own gear when they are 5 and to be honest they want to as well.
I also want other parents to understand that just because you have little kids doesn't mean you can't take them out hiking and backpacking. It is possible, maybe just a little bit more preporation and a lot of patience.
Here is the first little tip I am going to share with you today. The most common question we get on the trail when other backpackers see my young kiddos backpacking -
How do you get them to carry their own packs? Simple...we start them out yearly.
When they were little little our husbands would carry them in a Kelty Child Carrier. (wow have those come a long way over the years). Then when they got too heavy to carry, they walk. We put a backpack on them a soon as they can do it. A small school backpack with just some snacks. I didn't start my youngest backpacking till he was 4.
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