BPing w/Kids: A Trip Report

“I just finished posting pictures of the backpacking trip to Henry Coe State Park in California that I took with my wife and our two daughters (4 & 1).

Check it out at The Backcountry: Sierra View Camp”

“That's great you're able to get the kids and wife out for a little backpacking trip. I'm sure your little ones will grow up to love the outdoors. Yeah for Hikin Mike & Family!”

“I think thats cool dude!

8)”

“Great pictures and story, Mike! Reminded me of my girls when they were that young. You are very blessed to have such a happy family.”

“Fantastic trip report and pictures! It reminds me of when Sauron was little which seems like just yesterday. They grow up so quickly. It sounds like you are appreciating every moment.”

“Hikin Mike - great photos and story - looks like the perfect place to take kids
Thanks for sharing it with us”

“I particularly like the photo of the boots at the end.

Too cool.”

“Nice pics and trip report.”

“this is what its all about!
you must be very proud of your family!!
enjoy then and cheerish them!!
thank you for sharing your wonderful family with the rest of us”

“What a great way to spend Mother's day weekend. Bet you got some good video on this trip! Thanks, Mike!”

“Thanks for sharing MIke! I enjoyed your pictures and commentary very much.
Birch and I have a 15mo old daughter too. She's been on one overnighter so far and a few car camping trips. Nothing since she's become mobile though. We're planning a trip for the 4th of July weekend and are anxious to see how she does. Should be an adventure.”

“No matter what the age, camping and hiking with kids is ALWAYS an adventure.

It's amazing the things they do.”

“Sounds perfect!”

“Two words: Duct Tape.”

“What a great family! I makes me very excited to do trips with my daughter. So far we have just done some dayhiking type stuff.”

“Beautiful trip report and family......thank you for sharing your walk in the light.”

“Very well done, Mike.

That's your best yet. Great photos. Great storyline. Can't wait for the next one.

When the girls approach their teens, are you thinking of moving back to PA? You know, sell the car, get a horse-and-buggy, and pretty much become Amish? You do have a beautiful family, you know.

The jersey's look familiar, BTW.”

“... of you for your kind words! It is a real encouragement. That includes you too, BOO HOO.

I'm already thinking about another family trip. Maybe in September, to a different location.

Snow Nymph, We left the camcorder at home. Too much other stuff to worry about!

Tekapo, I have 90% of the pictures back from my day hike on the Snow Creek Trail in Yosemite. I'll be backpacking a total of 9 days in the next 3 weeks. I should have plenty of material to post!

I Don't think I'm ready to go Amish yet! I wondered if you would notice the shirts. Won't be long now for you guys? A week is it?”

“Awww that was a great story and such cute pics! Mike you have such a beautiful family! I bet your trip with the kids was a blast!”

“Mike- 9 days is what we're shooting for. 7am on the 31st is when it's all s'posed to happen.

I'm beside myself when they move around and respond to talking and poking. When we talk, they especially get jumpy. They move around quite a bit. Absolutely astonishing. The whole thing.”

“Wait until they are born...of course you know that already!”