My Kids first Backpacking trip

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Twistedlarch
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My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by Twistedlarch » July 23rd, 2016, 8:35 pm

I took my two boys (ages 5-7) on their first overnight back packing trip last weekend. We did a 3 mile hike into Doris lake (Thre Sisters Wilderness) for a single night. The boys and I had a great time. A big thank you to all on this forum who helped me out with all my gear questions :D
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Re: My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by McChaix » July 25th, 2016, 6:17 pm

Good for you! I'll never forget my first backpack with my dad 50 years ago!

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Re: My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by rainrunner » July 25th, 2016, 7:53 pm

Nice hike with your sons. Keep it up.
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Re: My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by wendolof » July 26th, 2016, 8:18 am

Hi! We are looking to take our kids out in this region and I am desperately searching a mosquito report! How bad were they?

Thanks!

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Re: My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by nwfotobug » July 26th, 2016, 12:55 pm

Congrats on a successful trip! Good for you for getting your kids out, it so satisfying to introduce them to the outdoors. I'm sure lots was learned, but I also hope they kids will want to do it again. Way to go!
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Re: My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by CampinCarl » July 28th, 2016, 6:31 am

Way to go! I'm itching to take my 8 year old out soon on her first backpack. I can't wait!

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Re: My Kids first Backpacking trip

Post by anchovy » July 30th, 2016, 10:21 am

wendolof wrote:Hi! We are looking to take our kids out in this region and I am desperately searching a mosquito report! How bad were they?

Thanks!
I hiked there last sunday the 24th and the mosquitos were terrible!

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