Of all the things we did on our most recent trip to Colorado, we took the most pictures of the awesome hike we did. Both Bryan and I took a lot with our phone, and I was also able to get some from Bryan's mom Debbie and his brother Blake. (Thank you both!)
In planning our trip this go-around, we decided we wanted to do some hiking with the kids. We had been just a couple times before the kids were born, but we thought this would be a great way to add another mountain activity we could do as a group. We knew the kids would need carriers, so we did our research and found some we really liked. Bryan found us a trail near Divide, CO, Crag's Trail, not too far from Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp.
Bryan's mom, Grandad, brothers Brandon and Blake, and the four of us set out mid morning. The weather was perfect. We knew this would be an adventure, carrying the kids on a hike. Bryan carried Makenah and I had Logan. Not gonna lie, it was IN-tense! (We estimated that Bryan's pack weighed about 40 lbs. and mine about 30 lbs.) There was a fair amount of uphill, with some much needed flat spots. When we reached the top, we took in the scenery and headed back down just a tad to find a spot for a picnic lunch. The hike down was a welcome change of pace, but my feet were killing me, and both of our backs were tired!! We both felt a sense of accomplishment, and wanted to make it the whole time without getting any help, ha!
We were overall happy with the packs we bought, and the kids had a great time!! We are definitely planning a hike for the next time we are there!
Getting all loaded up!
Blake, Brandon, Grandad
Grandad and Debbie
Heading out!
At the top!
Makenah had a blast the whole time. She kept asking us when it was time to hike up the mountain. She was happy the whole time!
Total sense of accomplishment.
With legs that felt like jello.
I'm thinking we have a pretty awesome Grandad who can hike up a mountain!!
Carrying Logan was fun. He's so cute, and with a snack in hand, he had a good time.
Getting ready for our picnic lunch!
On the way back down.
Every once and awhile Makenah would ask to get down and do some walking. The packs were a good way to mostly give her a ride, and let her down when she wanted. They were so cute.
Strong guy, just pulled himself into the tree.
We made lots of good memories doing this together, and you can be sure you'll see more hiking pictures in the near future!
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