Does taking kids make any difference?
YES! It can make a huge difference. You need food incentive for children. Your child’s body can only do so much. It is not made nor can it tolerate conditions like an adults body can. Kids need food and water more often than that of an adult, yet their body can’t carry much weight more than a couple pounds. A light fun pack with treats are about what a kid can handle. But be prepared to carry it out if they can’t do so themselves. This is something they have to work up to. There is an article called 10 tips for hiking with the kiddies, READ IT! It is tried and true by my own experience. “Hiking is a wonderful experience in itself, an adventure you will never regret starting. Don’t be afraid… just get out there and do it once – you’ll be hooked forever.” Read these articles for specifics on Biking, Backpacking, Climbing, Cross-training, Running, Snow-shoeing, Walking, and Nutrition.
