043: Thru Hiking with Kids, Minimalist Backpacking + Section B of the GDT

What is it actually like to thru-hike the Great Divide Trail (GDT) with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing our experience hiking about Section B, 198 km of the GDT with our three kids, including our 6-month-old baby. I’m talking about GDT preparation, hiking with kids, backpacking gear, food and meal planning, keeping kids motivated on long hiking days, baby gear, clothing, sleep, diapers, and some stories from our time on the trails. This is a very honest look at what worked, what didn't, and what it was like to do a long-distance backpacking trip as a family.In this episode:What the Great Divide Trail is and where it goesWhy we decided to take on such a big family backpacking tripHow we prepared physically with only a few weeks to get readyHow we planned our 24-day GDT itineraryWhat it was actually like hiking 8–12 km days with kidsHow we planned backpacking meals for 24 daysOur breakfasts, hot lunches and dehydrated dinnersFreeze-drying vs. dehydrating food for backpackingWhat was in our daily backpacking snack bagsOur sleeping setup with three kids and a babyBackpacking with a 6-month-old babyDiapers on a long-distance backpacking trip Clothing systems for the kids, baby, Daniel and meWhat the kids actually needed for entertainment—and what they didn'tResources mentioned: Favorite Backpacking Gear Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing Our Complete Packing List: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKb_DjegF9p406bjUQaHo8zN611jTapM/view?usp=sharingConnect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountainEmail me: [email protected] Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ Join my FREE email list where I share healthy snack recipes I’m creating, and what’s happening for adventures in my life and other fun things. It’s a weekly email and I’d love to have you a part of the community. https://besidethemountain.com/subscribe/ Codes & Discounts:Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebookSnack Prep Pro ebook: https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/Wildelore: https://wildelore.com/ Use code LETSGOOUTSIDE15 for 15% off