tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post8018273143874639901..comments2014-11-16T06:24:09.049-08:00Comments on Trish and Alex Hike the 4000 Foot Whites: Mt. Isolation (#36), June 27-28 (backpack)Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-50052161945941932162009-07-07T17:30:38.780-07:002009-07-07T17:30:38.780-07:00I just read your article, Tommy. I think it's...I just read your article, Tommy. I think it's great! <br /><br />Start small and increase everything gradually. Adjust as needed. Know the difference between positively pushing to finish that mile and negatively pushing past what the kid is capable of or wants to do. I guess that's all I could say -- your article pretty much covers it.<br /> <br />Congrats on getting your son out there every year, and keeping him interested! You are making memories he'll treasure forever.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-48740511046016747102009-07-07T17:23:22.951-07:002009-07-07T17:23:22.951-07:00Hi Tommy,
Thanks for your support!
I have thou...Hi Tommy,<br /><br />Thanks for your support! <br /><br />I have thought about writing -- I do it all the time, but I've never tried to get anything published. Maybe one day I will look into that.<br /><br />I don't think Alex and I are going to bushwack the 3Ks, LOL! The thought of bushwacking doesn't appeal to me, unless it's just for a few hundred yards to avoid a stream crossing, or something like that.<br /><br />As for Sage -- we'll see. Right now she's comfortable with much smaller hikes. Each year I'll try to increase the mileage/elevation gain and see what happens. If she never really wants to do that kind of distance, that's okay. As long as she's outside in some capacity, that's all I really care about.<br /><br />I'm off to read your article now!Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-52573550240826565152009-07-07T12:35:48.182-07:002009-07-07T12:35:48.182-07:00Hi,
I found your blog from VFTT and have enjoyed ...Hi,<br /><br />I found your blog from VFTT and have enjoyed reading about your hikes.<br /><br />"I apologized and told her I was wrong...we stopped for a while, I apologized again"<br /><br />Excellent, excellent, post. I try to always admit when I am wrong to my son Adam. It doesn't excuse my behavior but it has made me a better parent.<br /><br />Have you thought of writing an article (or a book !) about the process of introducing young children to hiking and backpacking? There are very few books directly adressing this subject.<br /><br />Here is my attempt at an article. I am sure you could greatly expand on it.<br /><br />http://sectionhiker.com/2009/06/21/how-i-introduced-my-son-and-myself-to-backpacking/<br /><br />I look forward to <br />- Trish and Sage hike the 4000 foot Whites<br />- Trish and Alex bushwack the New England 3Ks<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Tommy Murphytjm120666@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-24763816605292412202009-07-01T12:31:18.178-07:002009-07-01T12:31:18.178-07:00That's great! I think the best place for a ki...That's great! I think the best place for a kid to be is outside. I take my younger daughter on hikes too, but we do smaller mountains and trails with less mileage. I like to keep it where she's comfortable. Each kid has their own ability. The important thing is to get out there. Hope to meet you and Caleb some day.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-14977354881223384802009-07-01T12:00:03.156-07:002009-07-01T12:00:03.156-07:00Awesome trip report! I've been following your ...Awesome trip report! I've been following your site for a few months and have been inspired to take my son Caleb on longer and more challenging hikes. Though he is not anywhere near at the level of Alex, your trips with her have motivated us both to get out more!Peter Begleyhttp://www.calebandme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-12238377050341176152009-06-29T17:27:27.945-07:002009-06-29T17:27:27.945-07:00Hi Bill,
Someone told me they had encountered tha...Hi Bill,<br /><br />Someone told me they had encountered that grouse while hiking with their dog. The grouse was not afraid of the dog and approached it just as aggresively as it did the hiker. The dog was a bit freaked out and kept trotting down the trail.<br /><br />That is one tough little bird.<br /><br />Hope all is well with you and Sheep!Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-36322912811548342202009-06-29T14:56:39.389-07:002009-06-29T14:56:39.389-07:00I'm sure my co-workers think I'm insane as...I'm sure my co-workers think I'm insane as I have been laughing out loud reading about your grouse encounters. You out do yourself with each new adventure. Congratulations on another tough one being knocked off the list.<br /><br />Sheep loves to chase grouse. I wonder what would happen if he met this killer grouse?<br /><br />Congratulations again and hope to see you on the trails again!Bill and Sheephttp://www.sheeprocks.comnoreply@blogger.com