Meh 9798989906116 I love hearing people say that having a baby doesn t mean you have to stop doing the things you love I m really glad this family tested the limits of that statement so that I can know MAYBE DONT try to hike the entire PCT with your nine month old who is already not a good sleeper I loved the honesty of this book they were miserable and it was honestly so cathartic to hear about their struggles now that we re emerging from the baby stage LOL 9798989906116 An interesting story about a family taking a long walk with a baby. The author brings in some good points that people should find time to unplug and enjoy nature however there are points in the story where he feels to be too judgemental on how other people decide to walk the trail with technology Not to mention how much technology saved them throughout the trek It was fun hearing about their baby s development on the trail 9798989906116 jack alana din s endeavor on the PCT how they choose to approach everyday life is truly inspiring i loved jack s honest storytelling found this to be a super enjoyable quick read with lots of little moments that made me smile or pause to think 9798989906116 Easy to read true story of a family living life by their own accord I love how the author shares their family adventure in real and raw terms You truly are riding the ups and downs of life on the trail with them and their child What a journey they all had together a once in a lifetime experience Excellent writing truly captures the beauty of nature but also the challenges that nature brings as well. Highly recommend 9798989906116

You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby: One Family's Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail By Jack McClure

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I ve read many many books on hiking the PCT I was so excited to read this one simply because of the baby aspect Something new and interesting perhaps I am sorry to say it was such a major disappointment A lot of whining and complaining took place from the parents Few interesting details were provided about the actual experience of hiking with a 9 month old A lot of judgment about those who use headphones while hiking Also one scenario was so odd While husband is waiting outside a grocery store for wife someone comes up thinking he is homeless and offers him food and a job Husband doesn t say he s a PCT hiker. why the heck not It was so weird Anyway I couldn t wait to get done with the book as I found it a huge disappointment 9798989906116 Following the birth of their daughter Jack McClure and his wife Alana had every intention of continuing their life of adventure After an extensive hiking trip in the desert southwest they found that having a baby with them was no excuse to stay home and dream of adventures that could ve been With lofty ambitions they set their sights on thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Canada to Mexico as a family beginning when their daughter was 9 months old What followed was a 1500 mile odyssey filled not only with primeval forests and sweeping mountain vistas but also countless lullabies hundreds of diaper changes and innumerable tears shed Sparking warmth and inspiration You Carry the Tent I ll Carry the Baby paints a vivid picture of the joys and numerous stressors of one family s experience raising an infant on their terms all while hiking twenty miles a day for months on end in a journey that challenges them every step of the way You Carry the Tent I ll Carry the Baby One Family s Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail.