Hiking with kids can seem like a daunting task. I know it’s hard to believe, but getting kids out of the four walls and into nature has so many benefits. From happier moods to learning and exploring. Patience – Without this you will only get frustrated and everyone will end up resenting the time outdoors. […]
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Here you will find everything we packed along with us for our trek to Everest Basecamp and back. All we required had to fit into our two backpacks. We also made the last minute decision to not have the girls carry their own little backpack for two reasons. The first was because they would tire […]
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Once our bags were loaded up into the rental car we headed south west on the M31 freeway through periodic torrential rains. Leaving Sydney, Australia just before noon and covering 500kms with multiple stops for bathroom breaks, leg stretches, lunch and picking up a National Park Permit in Jindabyne, we finally arrived at our destination, […]
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For our last back country camp-out of the season we returned to the National Parks of Canada. Yoho National Park is a 1313 square kilometre protected piece of land on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies. The area is filled with dramatic waterfalls, rugged peaks and home to the small of Field, Population: 195. […]
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If you have ever driven the stretch of highway between Revelstoke and Golden I’m sure you have been mesmerized by its towering peaks and glaciers. We have spent years looking up towards the mountain side and dreaming of hiking the trail. Our girls have been hiking some good distance and elevation gain this year so […]
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When heading into the backcountry with kids (that can’t carry much weight in their own packs) you need to make sure you have everything you need, but at the most minimal level. Finding gear that is ultra lightweight is a really good option but can be expensive. You don’t need the best and lightest to […]
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