By Jessica
If you can’t always be on adventure, at least you can always be reading about one or watching one as is the case for these sites and series.
Adventure Online TV: This site allows members to post videos of their adventures and including sailing, skydiving, climbing, kayaking, surfing and more. Share your adventures or enjoy watching others.
Adventure Week on Universal Sports channel: Cliff diving, extreme rock climbing, kayaking (from Alaska to Seattle), cycling, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, and an adventure race through Montana are just a few programs that will showing the week of October 10. If you don’t get Universal Sports channel, check out their website for info and videos.
National Geographic Channel: Check out the website for upcoming show listings and videos of past shows. Also check out Nat Geo Adventure.
Passport to Adventure: This PBS travel channel says its mission is provide “inspiring television that ignites a passion for travel & discovery!” Their website also has a travel blog, video clips, and recommended travel books.
West Coast Adventures: Need a British Columbia fix? This is the place for you. Whether you’re planning a trip there, dreaming of one, or just want to watch others enjoying BC, this site offers a tons of videos and info.
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By Jessica
I know I can’t be the only one out there. You spend all your pre-baby days on the trail or otherwise outside doing adventurous things. During your pregnancy, you remain as active as possible, still hitting the trail but maybe easier hikes and OK, so you’re waddling along instead of hiking. And then the baby comes. You recover and feel ready to hit the trail again. But what about the baby? Depending on the time of year you deliver, you should be able to get your baby (and you) on the trail before long.
My son went on his first hike at 6 weeks of age. The weather was sunny and in the high 50s. We made sure he was warm enough (without overheating him), placed him in our Bjorn carrier and headed out. Of course, my husband and I asked our pediatrician first and we had to bring a few extra supplies along that we didn’t need pre-baby. But we did it! And though he slept through the whole hike, I can’t help but think our baby enjoyed the hike as much as my husband and I did.
So after our first few experiences hiking with a new baby, I’ve compiled a list of tips for others who wish to take their baby on a hike (whether 6 weeks old or 6 months old).
- Only hike in good weather. Depending on how young your baby is, he may not be able to regulate his body temperature very well yet. Be sure the weather is mild and be prepared with extra clothes, hats, gloves, and socks in case it is cooler than you though. Check you baby’s temperature throughout the hike to be sure he is not too cold or too hot.
- Bring a baby bag. Be sure to pack all the supplies you may need, including diaper changing supplies (a diaper mat, diapers, wipes, and a plastic bag for the messy diaper), extra clothes (in additional to extra clothes for layering, bring a full change of clothes in case of an accident), pacifier, formula bottles (premixed are easiest for hiking) or nursing cover up), and hand sanitizer (so that you can clean your hands before feeding the baby or after changing a diaper).
- Plan a short hike first. While you might be used to taking off on an 8 mile hike, plan shorter hikes for the first few times out. You’ll most likely find yourself wishing you had brought something else so it may take a few hikes to get your baby bag packed just right.
- Look for stroller friendly trails. Many state and national parks have paved pathways that allow easy access for strollers. If not, find a fairly level trail and invest in a jogger stroller with bigger, more rugged wheels.
- Use a baby carrier. If you want to get off the beaten path more, use a baby carrier, like a Bjorn. Be sure to try it out at home first in case your baby doesn’t enjoy being in a carrier.
- Be flexible. Your few attempts might not go as planned. You might have to turn back early if baby gets fussy. You may find that your baby does better at certain times of the day or prefers one carrier over another. Be prepared that things might not go as planned at first. Learn from your mistakes and keep trying.
