The By Land Podcast
#150 - Backpacking 1300 Miles of the PCT with 3 Kids with David Daley
This is the second part of a two-part mini-series with Marketa and David Daley who in 2022 hiked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with their 3 young kids. David and I dive into the more holistic side of hiking the trail and explore the meaning behind the struggle and process of a thru-hike. For anyone who enjoys the non-technical side of a thru-hiking discussion, you’ll enjoy this, especially if you’re a parent yourself.
David and I dive into what it was like to hike as Father on the PCT, how hard it was to learn to hike as slow as a child, and the spiritual connection we feel toward wild spaces. A thru-hike is a difficult thing to process and it was great to have the chance to explore the experience with David so soon after the end of his hike.
Show Notes
- Digesting the trail
- The importance of immersing yourself in the wilderness
- Thoughts on possible long-term effects of thru-hiking with kids (hopes versus reality)
- Experiencing the PCT as a Dad
- Parental roles and responsibilities on the trail
- Holding hands for 500 miles then letting go…
- Learning to hike all-day
- What it’s like hiking at a child’s pace
- Reasons behind the hike
- The spiritual connection to wild spaces
- Is life balance possible?
- The willingness to easily find excuses not to do something
- Imagining life without the PCT
- Understanding why you hike
- Breakthrough moments on the trail
- Reflecting on relationships with fellow hikers
- The importance of community
- Final thoughts
- https://www.instagram.com/daleywalk
Ultralight and cottage backpacking brands.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
This is the second part of a two-part mini-series with Marketa and David Daley who in 2022 hiked 1300 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with their 3 young kids. David and I dive into the more holistic side of hiking the trail and explore the meaning behind the struggle and process of a thru-hike. For anyone who enjoys the non-technical side of a thru-hiking discussion, you’ll enjoy this, especially if you’re a parent yourself.
David and I dive into what it was like to hike as Father on the PCT, how hard it was to learn to hike as slow as a child, and the spiritual connection we feel toward wild spaces. A thru-hike is a difficult thing to process and it was great to have the chance to explore the experience with David so soon after the end of his hike.
Show Notes
- Digesting the trail
- The importance of immersing yourself in the wilderness
- Thoughts on possible long-term effects of thru-hiking with kids (hopes versus reality)
- Experiencing the PCT as a Dad
- Parental roles and responsibilities on the trail
- Holding hands for 500 miles then letting go…
- Learning to hike all-day
- What it’s like hiking at a child’s pace
- Reasons behind the hike
- The spiritual connection to wild spaces
- Is life balance possible?
- The willingness to easily find excuses not to do something
- Imagining life without the PCT
- Understanding why you hike
- Breakthrough moments on the trail
- Reflecting on relationships with fellow hikers
- The importance of community
- Final thoughts
- https://www.instagram.com/daleywalk
Ultralight and cottage backpacking brands.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
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