1 Year Old's Birthday Backpacking Trip

[Blake Merrell]

I love this. My parents used to take my brother and I camping back in the late 60's early 70's (yes, I am old) We had an old canvas tent that must have weighed 70#s. We would go on little days hikes or rock scrambling. Then my dad got really into rock climbing and our summers were spent in Yosemite valley with all the other hippie rock climbers. I am convinced my love for the outdoors was created back in those days. I love to see the new parents carrying the tradition and cultivating that love in their kids. Good job!

Thanks! I think my love for the outdoors was spawned in a similar way. Grandpa would pick us up a couple times a week during the summer and take us with him to his mountain pasture where we would clear irrigation ditches, tend water, heard cows, eat elder berries, swim in icy rivers, and munch on bologna sandwiches! I miss those days. In the beautiful mountains valleys I was taught by a loving grandpa how to appreciate the outdoors.

 

[DrNed]

Good stuff Blake!

As I observe my children, who are sassy teenagers and above,
the thing that makes me most glad that they've been introduced
to the outdoors is the respect they've developed. Respect for the
natural world and by extension respect for all the people and things
in it.

What a great family tradition! Keep it up, the rewards will be great!

 

[gnwatts]

and..... does your 25 year old enjoy the outdoors now?

He still likes getting out, not as much as he would like I think. He works a lot, he has other priorities, like earning a living etc.
He has a great deal of respect for our environment, and he remembers fondly the times we spent together.