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Check out footage from a Hike it Baby event this f

Check out footage from a Hike it Baby event this fall in Portland with our friends from @tetonsports, and learn more about Hike it Baby, our programs & events, and how we can help you get outdoors with your family 💚

#mountclimbers #outsidefamily #familyhikes #hiketime #natureisthebestmedicine #hikeitbaby30 #babyhike #localadventures #momswhohike #togetherwehike #stayoutdoors #hiketogether #getthemoutside #natureactivities #exploringwithkids #wildandfreefamily #kidsadventures #getinspiredgetoutside #learninginnature #exploringnaturewithkids #learningoutdoors #howwelearn #raisinglittlewilds #rewildyourchild #wildschoolers #kidsandnature #wildschool #wildrun #kidsneednature #naturewithkids

HiB Community Shares repost from @ourgreenbackpack

HiB Community Shares repost from @ourgreenbackpack

Here's what happens.

You decide to head out for another hike. It's cold, like reallyyy cold but you do the layer thing and confront the reality of living in Québec. (it's cold from Nov to April so you either embrace it or implode.)

Fine, it takes 25 minutes to get the little one organized, another 15 for yourself and another 15-25 to get a picnic lunch together. (one that won't be a block of ice by the time you're ready to eat). Whew, the hardest part is over. You actually make it out the door!

You get in the car to head to an incredible mountain - today's going to be amazing! By the time you reach your spot, the little one is almost asleep and you wonder if it wouldn't be wiser to let him nap even just for a bit. But it's Quebec and it'll be dark by 4:15 so you really need to get a move on. Ok, no nap.

The hike begins. You realize it's colder than you had imagined and hope the layers will be enough.

There are lots of games; at times you are a super-powered boy-gekko, at others you're a race car driver coach helping the driver get to his goal. Anything to keep moving.
At less than 1 kilometer you stop for the first snack. 😅 Oh boy.
The uphill begins. It's legit steep.

Your mind, although it doesn't let up, starts to relax and focus on the breathing, your steps, movement towards the summit. There are many breaks, reconfiguration of gear at times, the ocasional whining session (ok, maybe not occasional...).

BUT.

There's a wondrous forest all around you instead of walls. There is sky above instead of a roof. If you pay attention, you hear the birds that haven't migrated for winter; see the brave squirrels still looking for.. something.

When you get to the top, even the little one gets wide eyed. Even he gets it. And while your window to enjoy it all is short before the cold winds take their toll, you know you wouldn't have it any other way. You'd do it all again.

And well, you will. 🌱🌿

Get outside, even when Mother Nature makes it seem

Get outside, even when Mother Nature makes it seem like you shouldn’t!

Yes, we know your Aunt Mildred made an offhand remark at Christmas about children catching pneumonia in anything less than 50 degree weather. Don’t worry. They won’t.

Because science… And a million other reasons.

But let’s just start with 5 helpful tips on how to get outside.

Dress appropriately.
Make your winter adventures short, sweet, and close to home.
Try a new outdoor activity.
Bring warm beverages and snacks.
Make it a themed adventure.

To learn more about these great tips, visit our blog at the link in our bio! Then share this with Mildred 😉

Have more tips? Drop them below!

📸 @soulshine_photographer

#mountclimbers #outsidefamily #familyhikes #hiketime #natureisthebestmedicine #hikeitbaby30 #babyhike #localadventures #momswhohike #togetherwehike #stayoutdoors #hiketogether #getthemoutside #natureactivities #exploringwithkids #wildandfreefamily #kidsadventures #getinspiredgetoutside #learninginnature #exploringnaturewithkids #learningoutdoors #howwelearn #raisinglittlewilds #rewildyourchild #wildschoolers #kidsandnature #wildschool #wildrun #kidsneednature #naturewithkids

As you bring it outside with your family this wint

As you bring it outside with your family this winter, check out these some reminders to help you and your family #RecreateResponsibly! ❄️🌬☃️

#outsidefamily #familyhikes #hiketime #natureisthebestmedicine #hikeitbaby30 #babyhike #localadventures #momswhohike #togetherwehike #stayoutdoors #hiketogether #getthemoutside #natureactivities #exploringwithkids #wildandfreefamily #kidsadventures #getinspiredgetoutside #learninginnature #exploringnaturewithkids #learningoutdoors #howwelearn #raisinglittlewilds #rewildyourchild #wildschoolers #kidsandnature #wildschool #wildrun #kidsneednature #naturewithkids

Need some quick pointers on how best to layer up b

Need some quick pointers on how best to layer up babies and kiddos in cold weather? Here's a quick rundown on how to keep everyone warm and happy on your next adventure!

#mountclimbers #outsidefamily #familyhikes #hiketime #natureisthebestmedicine #hikeitbaby30 #babyhike #localadventures #momswhohike #togetherwehike #stayoutdoors #hiketogether #getthemoutside #natureactivities #exploringwithkids #wildandfreefamily #kidsadventures #getinspiredgetoutside #learninginnature #exploringnaturewithkids #learningoutdoors #howwelearn #raisinglittlewilds #rewildyourchild #wildschoolers #kidsandnature #wildschool #wildrun #kidsneednature #naturewithkids

Need more reasons to brave the cold this winter?

Need more reasons to brave the cold this winter? Here are 5 reasons to get outside this winter, according to science:

😁 Serotonin boosts!

It is no secret by now that the winter blues are a common phenomenon. That has to do with levels of serotonin in your brain. Natural daylight helps to increase serotonin. Natural light helps elevate energy levels, alertness, mood, and cognitive functioning!

☀️ Vitamin D that doesn’t come in a bottle.

Orange juice is great, but it doesn’t replace the absolute brilliance of being outside. Clinical psychiatrist John Sharp, MD says Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption (bone health for those growing bodies), reduces inflammation, promotes immune function, and boosts serotonin levels (double whammy, no?).

🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness.

Mindfulness has so many benefits (a post we will detail in a later date) for you and your kids. A brisk walk in the cold while paying attention to your surroundings does wonders for your mentality including–you guessed it–boosting your serotonin!

🤔 Memory improvement.

Don’t get us wrong, an urban walk is awesome, but when you get the chance to surround yourself with nature you improve your chances for memory recognition. A study done by the University of Michigan showed a group of people who took a walk in nature had a 20% increase in memory over those who took a walk of the same time and effort around their city.

🤒 Immunity boosts!

A Japanese study found that “forest bathing” (a fancy way of saying you went outside and enjoyed an easygoing moment in nature) decreases stress hormones, and increases anti-cancer proteins found in your immune system.

What are YOUR reasons to get outside?

📸 Deanna Curry @shinydayadventures

#mountclimbers #outsidefamily #familyhikes #hiketime #natureisthebestmedicine #hikeitbaby30 #babyhike #localadventures #momswhohike #togetherwehike #stayoutdoors #hiketogether #getthemoutside #natureactivities #exploringwithkids #wildandfreefamily #kidsadventures #getinspiredgetoutside #learninginnature #exploringnaturewithkids #learningoutdoors #howwelearn #raisinglittlewilds #rewildyourchild #wildschoolers #kidsandnature #wildschool #wildrun #kidsneednature #naturewithkids

#HiBCommunityShares comes from @everydayadventuref

#HiBCommunityShares comes from @everydayadventurefam this week!

Our boys love the outdoors, but I wouldn’t say that they were born with this enthusiasm. I would say that they were born into a family that prioritizes spending time together - with as much of that time outside as we can fit into our busy schedules!

This was how I was raised, and so it feels very natural to raise my children this way. Although my parents were immigrants who worked 2-3 jobs each, they fiercely protected our “family fun time”, and would bring my brother and me apple picking, fishing, and to different parks on their few days off. These adventures became my most cherished memories from childhood. (I still enjoy adventuring outdoors with my parents in my adulthood ☺️)

We never had any special gear or clothing or “local’s tips”, but I am thankful that my parents studied AAA guidebooks to plan trips, and to the Chinese community in Boston for hosting summer “family camp” in the Berkshires. These experiences paved a path for me to appreciate and fall in love with the outdoors.

I recognize that it is a privilege to have exposure and access to, and to feel safe in, outdoor spaces. Knowing this is not true for everyone, I vow to continue to share ideas and tips for enjoying the outdoors. I will share our gear, our itineraries, and our strategies to help reduce obstacles to getting outside. Whenever possible, we will continue to ask friends to join us camping or hiking. There is nothing that makes me happier than getting DMs that our posts encouraged someone to start camping or skiing, or to go on a similar trip.

For those who are reading this and identify as “outdoorsy”, I hope you will join us in making the outdoors more inviting and inclusive in 2022. For those who are tentative about the outdoors, I hope this feed is encouraging and gives you some push to get outside more! ❤️

#hikeitbaby #hibcommunityshares #redefineoutdoorsy #outdoorsforall

Although it may take a few (ok, several) more minu

Although it may take a few (ok, several) more minutes to get out the door, cold weather is no reason to skip out on outdoor adventures!

Swipe for layering basics that can be applied to your little hikers, or yourself. These tips work best for the hikers that are on the move, even if it's at a slow pace 🐢

#hikeitbaby #hikingwithkids #winterhiking #outdoorfamilies #winterfun #wintergear

It's our first #MissionMonday of 2022! Each Missio

It's our first #MissionMonday of 2022! Each Mission Monday, we share a little bit about the programs and people who help us further our mission, vision and values.

Hike it Baby creates opportunities and removes barriers to access so families with babies and young children can take their first steps outside. We believe all families have the right to connect with nature, benefit from spending time outdoors, and be inspired to a lifelong love of nature.

This week, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all of our donors who help us further our mission through their generosity! You help us make our programs like Bring it Outside, Turn the Blues Green, We Got Your Back, and our community group hikes possible!

We are looking forward to all of the great things our community can help us accomplish in 2022.

If you want to learn more about how you can help us with these awesome programs, check out our Adopt a Parent subscription giving program at the link in our bio!

📸 Michelle Pearl Gee @michellepearl

#hikeitbaby #missionmonday #wereoutdoorsy #hikingwithkids #bringitoutside

It’s that time of year again! New Year's Resolut

It’s that time of year again! New Year's Resolutions: Outside Edition.

Maybe your resolution for 2022 is to visit at least two new state parks a month, or get outside for a little every day, or hike as a family once a week!

What are your resolutions for the great outdoors?

📸 Tais Kulish

#hikeitbaby #winterfun #bringitoutside #wereoutdoorsy #outdoorfamilies #wereoutdoorsy #winterhiking #NewYearResolution

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