FAMILY HIKING

  • What to Take Hiking with a Toddler: Essential Gear and Tips

    Hiking with a toddler is wonderful in so many ways. Yes, your pace will be slower than hiking with a baby in a carrier or with an older child who can stay more focused, but that’s the beauty of it. Hiking with a toddler lets you slow down and really enjoy the moment, soaking in…

  • Can You Hike with a Baby? Absolutely! Here’s How I Did It in Alaska.

    Can you hike with a baby? The short answer is: absolutely, yes! And trust me, it’s not as intimidating as it might seem. I know because I’ve been there. Back in early 2022, I was new to living in Alaska, adjusting to life as a stay-at-home mom, and juggling a baby and a toddler (who…

  • Baby Hiking Gear To Simplify Your Adventures

    Many people assume that hiking with a baby must be incredibly complicated – but the reality might surprise you. Hiking with a baby can be easier than hiking with a toddler and require less gear that you would expect. Why? Well, babies are generally happy to go anywhere—provided that their basic needs are met. As…

  • Hiking With a Toddler: Starting Small and Loving the Journey

    Hiking wasn’t something I ever thought I’d get into, at least not until I moved to Alaska back in early 2021. At the height of the COVID pandemic, I suddenly had all this time on my hands and needed an outlet for my energy. The breathtaking scenery was practically begging to be explored. But there…

  • What to Take Hiking with a Toddler: Essential Gear and Tips

    Hiking with a toddler is wonderful in so many ways. Yes, your pace will be slower than hiking with a baby in a carrier or with an older child who can stay more focused, but that’s the beauty of it. Hiking with a toddler lets you slow down and really enjoy the moment, soaking in…

  • Baby Hiking Gear To Simplify Your Adventures

    Many people assume that hiking with a baby must be incredibly complicated – but the reality might surprise you. Hiking with a baby can be easier than hiking with a toddler and require less gear that you would expect. Why? Well, babies are generally happy to go anywhere—provided that their basic needs are met. As…

  • How to Dress Kids in Winter: Keeping Your Little Ones Warm in Alaska (or Anywhere Else!)

    When I moved to Alaska in January 2021, I was certain that my two-year-old just hated the cold. Anytime we went outside, he’d scream like his life depended on it! The problem? He wasn’t properly dressed (and, honestly, neither was I). After a couple of years, lots of advice from seasoned Alaskans, and way too…