HIKING & BACKPACKING
Real hiking and backpacking stories from our family, including trail days, alpine views, route notes, and honest lessons learned outside.
Adventures
Fall 2024 · Guide
Best Family Hiking Trails: Difficulty, Duration & Kid-Friendly Tips
5 of our favorite family-friendly hikes with kids under 12. Real distances, elevation gain, water sources, and what to pack.
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Summer 2025 · Half Day
Williams Lake Trail: A Perfect Moderate Hike in Taos Ski Valley
A moderate 4-mile out-and-back hike from Taos Ski Valley to a stunning alpine lake at 11,040 feet. Clear water, mountain views, and one of the best summer hikes in New Mexico.
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March 2025 · 2 days
Wheeler Peak: New Mexico's Highest Summit
A sunrise assault on the 13,161-ft peak with the whole crew — blisters, laughs, and views that made it all worth it.
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July 2024 · 12 days
Philmont Scout Ranch: A Family Backpacking Epic
12 days, 80+ miles, and memories that will last a lifetime. Philmont changed us — in the best possible way.
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