042: How to Get Your Kids to Enjoy Hiking + Planning a Family Thru-Hike

<p>In this solo episode of the Let’s Go Outside Podcast, we are breaking down a massive family update—we are officially committing to thru-hiking a section of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) this summer with our three kids, including our 6-month-old baby! (so a three-week backpacking trip as a family!)  Stepping away from the daily grind means swapping endless housework and domestic chaos for the beautiful simplicity of mountain life, but it also comes with real fears. I share honestly about the logistics we are sorting through, from managing backcountry food drops to solving the ultimate "diaper dilemma" on a long-distance trail. </p><p>In addition to our GDT planning and gear testing, the second half of this episode is packed with practical, field-tested tips to get your kids to actually <em>enjoy</em> hiking. You’ll hear me share about transforming the trail into an imaginative adventure and eliminating complaining and other tips I’ve learned from legendary outdoor parents so your kids look forward to hiking. Whether you are an experienced backpacker looking to transition into adventure parenting or a mom trying to navigate a weekend day hike with a toddler, this episode will give you the practical tools and inspiration you need to confidently head into the wild.</p><p><strong>Resources mentioned: </strong></p><p>How to Tell Stories to Children:<strong> </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4vWXahO" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://amzn.to/4vWXahO</strong></a></p><p>Osprey Poco Premium Child Carrier <strong> </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4uFNdUU" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://amzn.to/4uFNdUU</strong></a></p><p>The Nugget Podcast Episode 171:<strong> </strong><a href="https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/leo-houlding" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/leo-houlding</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/</a> </p><p><strong>Connect with Danika on IG:</strong> @besidethemountain </p><p><strong>Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes:</strong> <a href="https://besidethemountain.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blan