018: 'Family-Friendly Trails' Don’t Fit Every Family — Outdoor Parenting with Annika Mang

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Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside

Danika Vanderpyl

26 episodes

1 day ago

Do you worry if your kids (or you) have the capacity to do the adventure or trip you want to do? Are you questioning if you have the right gear? Are you wanting to get into canoe camping, backpacking, or on an international trip with the kids but not sure where to start? You are in the right place! This is what this community is all about. We jump into the practicalities of adventuring after having kids from hiking, skiing, rock climbing, travelling and beyond. You’ll hear real experiences from other moms. Join the outdoor mom community.

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018: 'Family-Friendly Trails' Don’t Fit Every Family — Outdoor Parenting with Annika Mang

Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside

50 minutes 21 seconds

4 months ago

018: 'Family-Friendly Trails' Don’t Fit Every Family — Outdoor Parenting with Annika Mang

If you're a mom who's ever packed snacks, wrangled kids into boots, and wondered if outdoor adventures are really worth the effort—this episode is for you. I chat with Annika Mang, a fellow adventurous mom, author of Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies, and creator of TrailCollectiv, a hiking app for families. We dive into what hiking with kids really looks like at different ages, from babywearing on mountain trails to toddler-led nature walks and muddy backyard play. Annika shares how her approach to adventure shifted with each child, why she challenges the idea of what’s considered “family-friendly,” and how she self-published a hiking guidebook with two little ones at home. If you’re craving encouragement, relatable stories, and practical ideas for getting outside with your kids, you’ll love this conversation.

Places we mention:

West Coast Trail BC,

Juan De Fuca BC,

Regina SK,

Vancouver BC,

Edmonton AB,

Calgary AB,

Kananakis AB,

Banff AB,

Crowsnest Pass AB,

Ontario,

Chicago,

Montana,

Utah,

Hawaii,

California,

Lindeman Lake BC,

Peter Lougheed AB,

Point Backcountry AB,

Three Sisters Lake AB,

Porcupine River AB,

Pickle Jar Lakes AB,

Mount Assiniboine BC,

Helm Creek BC

Connect with Annika:

Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/borntobeadventurous/

Trail Collectiv Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trailcollectiv/

Website: https://www.borntobeadventurous.com/start-here/

Hiking app: https://www.trailcollectiv.com/

Get Annika’s book - Hikes for families: https://amzn.to/3ZT1b9s

FOR SPOTIFY:

Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/

Connect with me on IG: @besidethemountain

Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/

Watch on podcasts Youtube: @besidethemountain

Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com

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Travel Gear Guide

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Muffin recipes: Besidethemountain.com/muffins