#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure

Text the show!Jack McClure and his wife hiked southbound on the PCT in 2023 with their 9-month-old baby and joins the show to share their journey and lessons learned along the way.  We discuss what life is like as a SOBO, preparing for the hike, relationship challenges along the way, hitting the SOS button, and what it all means in the end.  Preparing for the PCT with a BabyOutdoor Background and ExperienceLiving in the Arctic and Outdoor LearningJudgment and Concerns about Hiking with KidsBenefits and Risks of Outdoor Experiences for KidsThe Importance of Outdoor ExperiencesThe Challenges of Alternative ChildhoodRisk Management and PlanningThe Breaking-In PeriodThe Impact on the BodyThe Bee Sting IncidentEmergency Response and RecoveryThe Importance of Carrying a WhistleLessons Learned from the ExperienceDealing with Fires in Northern CaliforniaChallenges in the RelationshipThe Importance of Check-InsThe Mental Challenges of the TrailThe Decision to Leave the TrailDealing with Pride and ExpectationsThe Positive Impact on Their Daughterhttps://animaltreks.com/Jack's BookSupport the Show.Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co