The Hiking Thread

[Dr. Medulla]

Great way to start the new year. And congrats to Robot Jr for walking most of it himself—that's no minor accomplishment!

Also, not much snow on the ground. Is that normal?

[Flex]

Great way to start the new year. And congrats to Robot Jr for walking most of it himself—that's no minor accomplishment!

Also, not much snow on the ground. Is that normal?

Yeah, were in a below average year for snow. Not uncommon for us in El Nino years, but exacerbated by climate change.

[Dr. Medulla]

Great way to start the new year. And congrats to Robot Jr for walking most of it himself—that's no minor accomplishment!

Also, not much snow on the ground. Is that normal?

Yeah, were in a below average year for snow. Not uncommon for us in El Nino years, but exacerbated by climate change.

Same here. We had one (two?) snowfalls in Nov/Dec and it's all gone. My niece, her husband, and kids from Australia came to Canada in December specifically for the kids to experience snow and it was a big fat dud on that front.

[Sparky]

I'll second what Doc said, fantastic way to start the new year, plus teaching your son about the joys of the outdoors.

[Flex]

Cheers and thanks, gang

[revbob]

The fam went on a "first Day hike" today, which is (national, I believe) program of state parks offering guided hikes and activities and whatnot at various parks on January 1st. We have a real nice one near us that I discovered last summer called Castlewood Canyon State Park which was offering some guided hikes (and homemade soups and cookies at the Visitor Center, really nice). Anyways, forgot the hiking backpack so Little Duder ended up hiking on his own power almost the entirety of the 2.2.mile loop we went on, with me carrying him for not more than a hundred yards or so right before we got back to the car. Incredibly impressive performance and definitely his longest home yet. Seemed to enjoy himself pretty much the whole way too.

What the picture doesn't show is junior is actually pulling a sleigh with Mr and Mrs Flex yelling "faster, faster" while drinking brandy.

[Dr. Medulla]

The fam went on a "first Day hike" today, which is (national, I believe) program of state parks offering guided hikes and activities and whatnot at various parks on January 1st. We have a real nice one near us that I discovered last summer called Castlewood Canyon State Park which was offering some guided hikes (and homemade soups and cookies at the Visitor Center, really nice). Anyways, forgot the hiking backpack so Little Duder ended up hiking on his own power almost the entirety of the 2.2.mile loop we went on, with me carrying him for not more than a hundred yards or so right before we got back to the car. Incredibly impressive performance and definitely his longest home yet. Seemed to enjoy himself pretty much the whole way too.

What the picture doesn't show is junior is actually pulling a sleigh with Mr and Mrs Flex yelling "faster, faster" while drinking brandy.

You're off by just a bit. Flex wouldn't let Mrs. Flex ride with him. She's pulling another sled that contains a trunk of his finery. In case a gala breaks out, you see.

[JennyB]

The fam went on a "first Day hike" today, which is (national, I believe) program of state parks offering guided hikes and activities and whatnot at various parks on January 1st. We have a real nice one near us that I discovered last summer called Castlewood Canyon State Park which was offering some guided hikes (and homemade soups and cookies at the Visitor Center, really nice). Anyways, forgot the hiking backpack so Little Duder ended up hiking on his own power almost the entirety of the 2.2.mile loop we went on, with me carrying him for not more than a hundred yards or so right before we got back to the car. Incredibly impressive performance and definitely his longest home yet. Seemed to enjoy himself pretty much the whole way too.

Very cool! And so impressive on the Duder's part. I bet he slept well last night.

[Flex]

For Earth Day me and the little buddy went on a hike at one of our local state parks - and one of my favorites - Roxborough State Park. Really gorgeous place. Reminds me a little bit of Pinnacles National Park, for you Cali folks, in terms of the rock outcroppings and son forth. Anyways, they have a few gentle hikes that are perfect for the Little Duder. He did about 2.25 miles almost all under his own power. Proud of the little guy.

[gkbill]

For Earth Day me and the little buddy went on a hike at one of our local state parks - and one of my favorites - Roxborough State Park. Really gorgeous place. Reminds me a little bit of Pinnacles National Park, for you Cali folks, in terms of the rock outcroppings and son forth. Anyways, they have a few gentle hikes that are perfect for the Little Duder. He did about 2.25 miles almost all under his own power. Proud of the little guy.

Hello,

Well done. Chances are he'll be a lifetime hiker given his early start.

[JennyB]

For Earth Day me and the little buddy went on a hike at one of our local state parks - and one of my favorites - Roxborough State Park. Really gorgeous place. Reminds me a little bit of Pinnacles National Park, for you Cali folks, in terms of the rock outcroppings and son forth. Anyways, they have a few gentle hikes that are perfect for the Little Duder. He did about 2.25 miles almost all under his own power. Proud of the little guy.

Love it. He's such a cutie.

[Sparky]

For Earth Day me and the little buddy went on a hike at one of our local state parks - and one of my favorites - Roxborough State Park. Really gorgeous place. Reminds me a little bit of Pinnacles National Park, for you Cali folks, in terms of the rock outcroppings and son forth. Anyways, they have a few gentle hikes that are perfect for the Little Duder. He did about 2.25 miles almost all under his own power. Proud of the little guy.

Speaking from experience, you're making some lifelong memories by taking him on outdoor adventures at such a young age. My parents took us hiking/camping a lot as kids, now as adults, we take our extended families out almost every summer.