Packing Unusual Gear

There are times when Wayne and myself cannot get together for outings due to different circumstances. During these times I take the opportunity to get outside with my family, or more often, just with my Son Hiker. Today was no different. With the recent heavy snowfall, I found this an opportune time to pull my Pelican Snowtrek 60 and harness out of the gear closet and hit the trails. On this day the gear that would be going in the pulk would be a little different. Instead of my Winter outdoor gear or bushcraft items I would be loading my 3yr old Son into the Pulk. Our destination would be the trails in J.P.

This activity serves two purposes, it allows Hiker to go on extended hikes with me on the trails in the Winter and can also be used as training early in the season for back country outings. I get a darn good workout dragging him through the snow for a few km. Hiker really enjoys these times as he can sit back and take in the scenery while I do all the work. Not to say he is a lazy child, he is quite the opposite, but for anyone who takes there kids outdoors frequently, you have to make the outing less like work and more like fun if you want them invested. There would be times on the trail where Hiker would flip the sled purposely and I would start jogging with him trailing behind, trying to catch the sled to jump in. His laughter could be heard echoing through the woods. Other times I would get a glimpse of how much attention he pays to the outdoors by all the relevant questions he would ask. These are the times I cherish, and our bond continues to grow strong through our love of Nature and the outdoors.

I was a little disappointed in the lack of activity in the park. We passed one cross country skier and a couple people walking their dogs, despite the beauty of the snow covered landscape. On the other hand I felt the Winter solitude that I have come to love. I do enjoy the sounds of the wind tearing through leafless trees, the smell of the crisp fresh air and sometimes just having the trails to myself, or in our case with my Son. This was another great outing for Hiker and myself.

So in future days when the schedules of Wayne and myself do not line up, you can expect some blogposts, pictures or video content that may have me packing or carrying along some unusual gear, my Son Hiker ;)

Until next time, adventure awaits!

Johnny- Two4adventure