Every time a Hike it Baby 30 Challenge rolls around, many people see the 'What Counts?' poster and ask, "What is skinning?"
I recently had the chance to chat with Mel Bourassa, a Branch Ambassador for the Front Range Foothills branch in Colorado. She and her husband, Dave, enjoy the hobby of backcountry skiing, so they go skinning frequently, but she mentioned that the...
Family photographs. Does the thought make you cringe? Having to coordinate outfits, choose a location, choose a photographer, and hope that everyone is in a good mood and stays clean for a set time can be stressful–let alone fun. Arika Bauer is an outdoor-influencer that Hike it Baby follows because of her unique photographs that inspire families to get outdoors. “I am a mother of 3 littles li...
Finding a balance between hiking and working.
Like many of you who are reading this, I am a mom. I am also so many other things; a wife, an employee, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and in my spare time...I hike. Often times I get asked how I have the time to do so much and still work a 40+ hour-per-week job. Frankly, the only way I am able to do so much is by planning.
You must be thinking th...
"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing."
Looking out the window at two feet of snow blanketing the backyard and icy tree branches sparkling in the morning sun is magical and reminds me of my childhood. It makes me want to go outside and play! But then I think of how much work it will be to change all of my clothes and all of my one-year old's clothes... I take a deep breath, t...
Long before Pokémon Go came along and encouraged youngsters to get off the couch and go outside, geocaching was providing real treasure hunt adventures for little kids and adults alike. While Pokémon Go is an augmented reality game that will have you walking around in circles at your local park, geocaching gets you into the wild and out of your comfort zone, with some tangible treasure at the e...
Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day on the Trails
I never noticed how many shades of green existed in the world until traveling to Ireland. There was something magical about hiking through Killarney National Park in County Kerry. From the luscious shades of green to the grand Torc Waterfall, the park was a hidden gem for my husband and me during a trip i...
Would you hike the Appalachian Trail with a toddler? Sure, a bit of it. Why not? How about the whole 2,000 miles of it? Meet this South Carolina Hike it Baby family that is doing just this.
Here's their story:
It all started as I was driving to a Hike It Baby trek with my 2-1/2-month-old baby girl, Ellie. It was a 40 minute commute and Ellie was asleep, so I had some time to think. I had left m...
When I found out there is a National Nap Day my first thought was: That's hilarious. I mean, in all honesty, the only time you could ever consider scheduling a day dedicated to naps came far prior to the days of motherhood, career, wife, etc. You get the picture.
My second thought was: Go take a Hike!
No, seriously, go for a hike.
In my time hiking with kiddos I have learned so much. Sunscreen...
For me personally, one of the hardest parts of heading onto the trail with a baby in a carrier is keeping warm and dry. While Wisconsin doesn't have as much rain as Portland, we do have plenty of wetness. Whether it's snowing in April (happened to us last year) or raining, getting Sky and me onto the trail and staying dry can be a challenge. Amy of Wanderling seemed to have the same challenges ...
You've packed the tent, the stove, the screen tent, the reusable camping dishware, the fuel, the hammock, and the cooler. You even covered your bases with flashlights, water bottle, rain suit and rain boots. You think you're ready to take your toddler on their first car camping trip, but are you?
Camping with toddlers isn't scary. We just recommend being very, very prepared. Today we're going ...
