I haven't been able to hike much during this pregnancy. My body doesn't do pregnant well. Nothing severe, but lots of misery, sick, tired... you know the way it goes. I looked on with envy at those active moms who are still hiking and adventuring during their pregnancies while I was throwing up every ten minutes and trying to survive teaching Nature Kindergarten full time while still having an...
Looking for a way to simplify dinner at the campsite, minimize dish cleanup, or want to try something new? Then foil packet meals might be just the thing for your next family camping trip!
The combinations and possibilities with this cooking method are endless, but here’s the basic technique:
Start with a piece of heavy duty foil, about twice as long as the food you put inside (better to ha...
We're kicking off the Hike it Baby 30 Challenge, September 2016! And to get you inspired, we have stories from some of our pregnant moms hiking in the challenge.
We have stories from pregnant moms hiking in the first trimester, moms in the second trimester, moms in the third trimester, a twin pregnancy, and even moms due this month! If us pregnant mamas can do it, anybody can!
"Hi! I'm a pre...
Hike it Baby Member Molly Porzel from the Harrisburg branch shares her inspiring story of how getting outside and hiking has helped her fight depression and anxiety.
Today, I cried on the trail. Don't worry, I wasn't overwhelmed or frustrated (though I've had those days). Tears of happiness just couldn't be contained as I pushed through the end of a 6.5 mile power-walk.
Three years ago, I w...
Submitting a hike to the Hike it Baby calendar is fun and exciting! By hosting a hike, you motivate other families to join you in enjoying the outdoors. On top of that, you are automatically entered to win a prize from our sponsors. This month, we have two prizes to give away from Lomography and Catalyst. Without the amazing volunteers who host hikes for us every month we wouldn't have this ins...
I'm happy here because I'm warm and mostly dry.
Often we spend so much time focusing on how to dress our children for outdoor winter adventures, we forget that we as caregivers need to focus on us as well. I’ve learned the hard way (multiple times) about dressing and layering for the weather.
In April 2011, I decided to run my first Tough Mudder. I wore a cotton tank top and shorts to an ear...
After two pregnancies, two nursing babies, and four years working in the outerwear department at R.E.I., I’ve had the chance to figure out what clothing works best for getting outdoors while pregnant or breastfeeding in cold winter weather. I’ve been disheartened to notice that pregnant and nursing mothers are a greatly underserved population for gearing up for the outdoors, which is a shame a...
Winter hiking can feel intimidating when attempting to venture out with an infant. We’re here to help! We’ve been there and Hike it Baby is all about encouraging everyone to get outside! It doesn’t matter if you are on a budget or just don’t know where to begin. Let’s break down what you need for your infant’s winter layering.
Base Layers
Begin wit...
This article should be titled: Why it's awesome to be a part of HIB and get good discounts on gear. But since that's not a sexy title, I am calling it Mommy Fail.
A few months ago I went to Anchorage to visit family and while I had heaps of random gear that I threw in my bag, once I got there everything I brought seemed all wrong. Temperatures were in the teens and twenties and Mason hated eve...
Hike it Baby is so happy that Stephanie worked up the courage to lead her first hike! She has generously shared her story here with tips on how to make your first hike-leading experience one to remember fondly. Have you found other hiking friends on various social media like she has? If so, share the love and tell them all about Hike it Baby and how great it is to hike with us!
I’ve recen...
