as the season continues, it will be getting colder and colder. the brigade will hike, with children, at their own discretion. a few of us feel much like the mail man - rain or shine, sleet or snow - and will be hiking. nonetheless, if it is below freezing or the road are iced over, we will not hike.
clothing: i have found that hiking in layers is best. with most of the carriers still on the front, it's easy to remove or add a large coat. it is easier to wear something like long-underwear under pants and tops (with fleece are great). REI has some great pants, but these can be a bit pricey (I got a pair for my birthday). continue to wear clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in. having your baby against you on top will help with body heat. musts are gloves, hat or ear warmers, warm socks, and something over your neck. as you hike, you will warm up!
back wearing: if you are wearing your baby on your back, it may be easier to wear multiple layers and put a larger coat on your front after baby is in carrier. this way, you can remove the jacket if needed without removing baby.
shoes: walking/ running shoes are good for most easy to moderate trails. if you plan to hike longer, more difficult trails (and you feel this is a new life-style change for you), I would highly encourage you to invest in a pair of hiking shoes. REI is great at helping you get something affordable and good quality for what you are doing!
babies alike: buntings (full-body suite) are best. we have one that has hand and feet covers. we also wear a stocking cap, warm clothes underneath, and gloves, if needed. their little legs can get really cold without something warm.
i feel confident hiking in the cold. we hope you will contact us if you have any more questions or would like more recommendations. bambinobrigade@gmail.com
12.07.2009
12.02.2009
rain or shine
Today we had two with the brigade! It was beautiful! I only slipped once (or twice, maybe :) ). Tomorrow we will be at Percy Warner hiking Mossy Ridge. This is an intense ridge... takes just under 2 hours and is about 4.5 miles. If you feel up to it, please join us!
Happy hiking!
Happy hiking!
11.30.2009
welcome back
I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving this year. I know I am eager to get hiking again.
This week, we will be at Radnor Lake on Wednesday, at 9:30 AM.
Difficult: South Lake Trail, South Cove, come back Ganier Ridge
Moderate: South Lake Trail, South Cove, come back the road
Easy: South Lake Trail
Let your Monkey do it! We can all encourage one another as we all seek to get back into this.
Happy Hiking!
This week, we will be at Radnor Lake on Wednesday, at 9:30 AM.
Difficult: South Lake Trail, South Cove, come back Ganier Ridge
Moderate: South Lake Trail, South Cove, come back the road
Easy: South Lake Trail
Let your Monkey do it! We can all encourage one another as we all seek to get back into this.
Happy Hiking!
11.23.2009
Thanksgiving Week
Hello Brigade!
Hope everyone is doing well and staying warm. I LOVE this weather! (And it's great for hiking!)
The Brigade will be hiking this week at Radnor Lake on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Some have older children home on Wednesday for the holiday, so some may be taking the Lake Trail (at a really slow pace). Feel free to take the trails of your choice, if you do not have olders in tow.
Thursday The Brigade will be taking off for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
I am thankful for all of you... for your friendship, motivation, encouragement (monkey), and dedication to this group. We all are getting so much from this. This Thanksgiving, I am definitely thankful for all of you!
Happy Hiking!
Hope everyone is doing well and staying warm. I LOVE this weather! (And it's great for hiking!)
The Brigade will be hiking this week at Radnor Lake on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Some have older children home on Wednesday for the holiday, so some may be taking the Lake Trail (at a really slow pace). Feel free to take the trails of your choice, if you do not have olders in tow.
Thursday The Brigade will be taking off for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
I am thankful for all of you... for your friendship, motivation, encouragement (monkey), and dedication to this group. We all are getting so much from this. This Thanksgiving, I am definitely thankful for all of you!
Happy Hiking!
11.18.2009
11.17.2009
technical difficulties
I want to apologize to anyone that has signed up to receive our email updates. Apparently, they are not going out. I am working on it and we should be up and running properly soon!
happy hiking!
happy hiking!
11.11.2009
Support Radnor Lake
Hello, Brigade!
I was considering making a donation to Radnor Lake, considering we use the grounds so frequently. I then thought, "Hey, maybe the Brigade would like to make one donation!?" So I put it out there for each of you to consider... Until the end of the year, feel free to give me any donation you would like and I will donate it to the Friends of Radnor Lake.
Happy Hiking!
I was considering making a donation to Radnor Lake, considering we use the grounds so frequently. I then thought, "Hey, maybe the Brigade would like to make one donation!?" So I put it out there for each of you to consider... Until the end of the year, feel free to give me any donation you would like and I will donate it to the Friends of Radnor Lake.
Happy Hiking!
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