#79 - Hike It Baby with Shanti Hodges

Text the show!Shanti Hodges is the founder of Hike It Baby, an organization that was built to encourage and invite young families to hike in the outdoors. In this episode, we dive into the origins of Hike It Baby, what it is, who it serves, and how it helps parents with young kids.Even if you don’t have kids, this episode with motivate you, but if you do, this one is not something you’ll want to miss!Show Notes and LinksIntroductionsThe backstory of Hike It BabyThe benefits of being outside with your childOrigins of Hike It Baby and why it was startedOrganizing the organizationWhat it’s like hiking with Hike It BabyThe impact of Hike It BabyCommon personal barriers to hikingThe support structureGoal setting and expectationsThe power of communityLearning to hike with your kidsHow to motivate your kids on trailExpert advice for avoiding bad situationsPlanning ahead of timeTips and tricksThe future of Hike It BabyThe age range includedHow to followup with Hike It Babyhttps://hikeitbaby.com/https://www.instagram.com/hikeitbaby/http://www.hikingmyway.com/Support 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