Artical 1
Author unknown.
Rating: *** Very good.
This article gave a new perspective on
hiking and some of the challenges that might occur to people at different
stages of their outdoor life. Hiking with children doesn’t have to be
miserable, is an article clearly written by a woman and a mother who has
experience hiking on her own and now with a child in tow.
In the article, the author briefly explains
the advantages to getting back on your feet after having a baby and the
pleasure carrying your infant on the trail. She then moves on to cover hiking
with an older infant and how to choose the proper equipment to help make the
experience enjoyable for everyone. Once
your child is walking, the author gives insight into ways to involve your
children in preparing for the hiking trip and make it interesting and fun, to
keep them wanting to go out again.
Although not at a point in my life where I
might be travelling with any small children anytime soon, it was still an
interesting article that I can keep in mind for the future. It also makes me keep in mind that the
equipment needed for hiking will continue to change based on my needs at that
time, whether the changes are in the trail itself or in my life. It also
summarizes the need to research equipment for outdoor activities, observe other
people and maybe ask them questions about why they chose the gear they did and
how it has helped them (or not).
Hiking
with children doesn’t have to be miserable, Ottawa
Outdoors Magazine. Web. http://ottawaoutdoors.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=56.
Accessed October 23, 2012.
Great review, no feedback needed.
ReplyDelete