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Go Jo of the lykkens
Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 2248 | TRs | Pics Location: Around The Bend |
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Go Jo
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Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:34 pm
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Looks like all of the NWHiker Smalls are ready to rock once the weather shifts!
There are some good trip recommends and some new discussion happening on this thread as well: Suggestion for kid backpacking?
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raising3hikers Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 2343 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, Wa |
Sahale and I went to Mt Rainier for a little hike to Mt Fremont the other day. She was so excited to go and "climb mountain with dad". She was jumping for joy as we started out. She walked close to 3 miles that day while I carried her over the snow and mud and at times when she was tired. It was a fun time watching her feel proud of herself for getting to hike. One of her highlights was watching the ants crawl along the trail!
Sahale ready for the hike Sahale's Mt Fremont summit shot
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Hiker Mama Member
Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 3448 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
Good job, Sahale! 3 miles is plenty respectable!
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todoroff11 Member
Joined: 29 Jun 2013 Posts: 4 | TRs | Pics
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I have an 8 year old and this is his second season hiking. We have been out on 2 day hikes and 1 overnight hike this year.
The first one was to Barclay and Eagle Lakes.
First hike of the season - Barclay and Eagle Lakes
It was a good start because the hike to Barclay is pretty easy for a nice warm up before the steep climbs and boulder fields and some snow that took us to Eagle Lake.
Cap'n Red Legs and his new safari hat headed to Eagle Lake Sometimes it is tough getting all 3 of us AND the lake in the background (at Eagle Lake)
It is only a 225 ft elevation to Barclay but another 1500 to Eagle. I believe the RT was 8.4 miles.
The next trip was to Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene. This was a repeat hike. It was his very first hiking adventure last year.
The two of us at Bridal Veil Falls
It was pretty cool to look out and see the area where we hiked the previous week.
Look over there, that is where we hiked last week (taken at Bridal Veil Falls)
For lunch it was tasty PBJs with a view.
Eating lunch above Lake Serene
Last time we came up it was foggy so it was nice to enjoy a clear view of the lake and surrounding area.
The two of us and Lake Serene
It was also cool to see how much easier the hike was for him this year. Last year it was tough to keep him going near the end. This time he was his same goofy self the whole time.
Letting D be D while taking a break on the way down from Lake Serene
I am not sure if it is 7.2 miles round trip including the extra mile RT to see Bridal Veil Falls or if it is 8.2. The elevation gain is listed as 2000 ft.
He has officially completed this hike twice! Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene
Most recently we went on an overnight trip. We left from the Deception Creek TH (Trail 1059).
The guys becoming one with nature as they mind-meld with the first "big rock" of the hike
We turned right at the Tonga Ridge Trail (1058). We hiked about 7.4 miles with an elevation gain of 3200 ft before we picked our a campsite.
Here is where I will be sleeping tonight!
The trip back to the car was much easier especially with D's "special bag" to keep him going.
Whatever it takes to keep him going, this time it was the "sleeping roll jet pack" to keep him powered up
Pretty proud of how well D is doing. It seems like he is learning to enjoy hiking as much as we do!
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:02 pm
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Got the kids up Sauk Mt pretty easily.
Sauk!
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markh752 Snoozing on a rock!
Joined: 03 Dec 2011 Posts: 866 | TRs | Pics
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markh752
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Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:41 am
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It's great to see all of these kids outdoors. Keep it up!
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ChrisSJI Member
Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 361 | TRs | Pics Location: San Juan Island |
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Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:30 pm
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My Flora (3 3/4 years old) did her first climb on our trip "home" to Alaska a couple weeks back. I promised her a mountain climb so we made the obligatory climb for any Alaskan up Flattop. The most popular hike in all of Alaska, let's just call it the Mt. Si of Anchorage. We bailed on the final summit scramble (coming down would be a bit much for her) and settled on the saddle 100' below.
I couldn't be prouder of Little Bean. She rocked it! She got tons of cheers and compliments from the other hikers. Normally a very cautious kid, she approached the climb with awesome confidence.
Alaska's having the best summer ever. The weather couldn't have been better our entire trip.
Distance: ~4mi RT
Elevation gain: 1,300
Heading up the trail. Trendsetter style. View of Anchorage from the trail Always in the lead Taking a break Doggie Oggie was along for the climb Summit Celebration Enjoying the warm rocks on top with Mom
Flora's turning into an awesome hiker. I can't wait to see what her wild little sister turns into (see below).
Crazy Emy, 16 months Obligatory fireweed cuteness
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ChrisSJI Member
Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 361 | TRs | Pics Location: San Juan Island |
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Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:46 pm
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I forgot to mention we got a later start than expected due to a small backyard distraction as we were heading out the door.
Only in Alaska That's Flora on my shoulders in the neighbor's backyard. One reason why flower beds are hard to keep up. It's days like this that make me want to move back.
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Magellan Brutally Handsome
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 13116 | TRs | Pics Location: Inexorable descent |
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Magellan
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Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:04 pm
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Nice work, Flora! Go get her, Crazy Emma!
The key to getting kids to hike a long ways is to line the trail with berries. Check out Park Butte.
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Go Jo of the lykkens
Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 2248 | TRs | Pics Location: Around The Bend |
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Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:01 am
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Hiker Mama Member
Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 3448 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
More up - but pretty huckleberries Throwing Snowballs Pretending to be a horse
We made it partway up to Longs Pass. Not the best trail for kids, but mine still enjoyed it and thought it was really beautiful. I'm pretty proud of them for how hard they hiked.
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SergioNapelo Member
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 666 | TRs | Pics Location: Edmonds, WA |
Trip to Hole in the Wall with my son Ivan. - January 2014
more pictures at:
https://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8009433
"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From where shall my help come. My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!" - David, King of Israel 1,000 BC
"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From where shall my help come. My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!" - David, King of Israel 1,000 BC
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Foist Sultan of Sweat
Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 3974 | TRs | Pics Location: Back! |
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Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:28 am
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We've done a couple hikes with Nathan the last couple weeks. He LOVES it all right now, especially "WATERFALL! BIIIIG WATERFALL!!" He just hears rushing water and says, "go see it? go see it?" He also likes "big trees fall down" (big fallen trees) and "big mountain."
First, Goat Lake...
Then, Otter Falls and Big Creek Falls...
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Go Jo of the lykkens
Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 2248 | TRs | Pics Location: Around The Bend |
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Go Jo
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Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:06 am
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I'm going to give the littles' thread a quick bump in a selfish attempt to get their bigs to post more adorable photos & stories to read while I'm home bound for a stretch.
I know you've been out there exploring the world with your toddling trail goers or inquisitive tweens.
And let's not forget to include those brave moms and dads taking their 'nearly adults' out beyond wifi into the Facebook free far reaches of the wilderness.
Here's your dedicated pride page parents, post away!
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moosefish I am the fish
Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 1210 | TRs | Pics Location: monkey herder |
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moosefish
I am the fish
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Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:17 am
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