You Carry The Tent, I’ll Cary The Baby: Thru-Hiking The PCT As A Family
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is quite an undertaking on its own. But what about thru-hiking with a baby? That’s exactly what today’s guests did — this remarkable family traversed roughly 1,500 miles in 3 months with a 9 month old in tow.
In this episode we’ll cover hardships on and off the trail: deadly bee stings, navigating relationship turbulence, and facing adversity in the outdoors as a family. Tune in for tools to mend relationships in challenging situations, green flags to look out for in an adventure partner, and how to know when it’s time to call it quits on epic pursuits.
“The case for everybody is that you want to show your kid what your values are. It’d be one thing for us to talk about living a simple lifestyle in the outdoors but then live in a McMansion in the suburbs somewhere. It’s another thing to actually go out and hike the Pacific Crest Trail.” – Jack McClure
Shownotes:
- Join Calen in Costa Rica 2025
- Join Calen in Peru 2025
- You Carry The Tent, I’ll Carry The Baby
- Jack McClure’s Blog
- Sign up for the Unruly Newsletter
- Join The Unruly Podcast on Patreon
- Explore Epic Trips (Podcast Sponsor)
Additional Resources:
- How to Walk Across the United States
- Hiking the PCT As a Vegan on a Budget
- Biking Across the US at 17 with Nicole Arnold
- Biking Across the North America Trash-Free with Naomi Davis
- Off-Grid & Alternative Living
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