#168 You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby with Jack McClure

The By Land Podcast

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Jack McClure and his wife hiked southbound on the PCT in 2023 with their 9-month-old baby and joins the show to share their journey and lessons learned along the way. We discuss what life is like as a SOBO, preparing for the hike, relationship challenges along the way, hitting the SOS button, and what it all means in the end.
Show Notes and Links

• Preparing for the PCT with a Baby
• Outdoor Background and Experience
• Living in the Arctic and Outdoor Learning
• Judgment and Concerns about Hiking with Kids
• Benefits and Risks of Outdoor Experiences for Kids
• The Importance of Outdoor Experiences
• The Challenges of Alternative Childhood
• Risk Management and Planning
• The Breaking-In Period
• The Impact on the Body
• The Bee Sting Incident
• Emergency Response and Recovery
• The Importance of Carrying a Whistle
• Lessons Learned from the Experience
• Dealing with Fires in Northern California
• Challenges in the Relationship
• The Importance of Check-InsThe Mental Challenges of the Trail
• The Decision to Leave the Trail
• Dealing with Pride and Expectations
• The Positive Impact on Their Daughter
• https://animaltreks.com/
• Jack's Book

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