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.
Show Notes and Links
- Preparing for the PCT with a Baby
- Outdoor Background and Experience
- Living in the Arctic and Outdoor Learning
- Judgment and Concerns about Hiking with Kids
- Benefits and Risks of Outdoor Experiences for Kids
- The Importance of Outdoor Experiences
- The Challenges of Alternative Childhood
- Risk Management and Planning
- The Breaking-In Period
- The Impact on the Body
- The Bee Sting Incident
- Emergency Response and Recovery
- The Importance of Carrying a Whistle
- Lessons Learned from the Experience
- Dealing with Fires in Northern California
- Challenges in the Relationship
- The Importance of Check-InsThe Mental Challenges of the Trail
- The Decision to Leave the Trail
- Dealing with Pride and Expectations
- The Positive Impact on Their Daughter
- https://animaltreks.com/
- Jack's Book
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