Just the Beginning...

We are twenty-three days into a lifetime of adventure...  My husband Matt and I connected over our love of the outdoors and especially backpacking.  The story of how we met is amazing, but is not why I am here today.  Let's just say that when we re-connected in Fort Collins, Colorado, we shared a passion for waking up to crisp mountain air in the morning, majestic views of night skies glittered with stars, and quiet solitude only backcountry camping can provide.

Somehow life took us out of Colorado for a time, back to the Midwest.  There we did what married folks do.  Had babies...  Two of them.  Jack and Gus.  As Midwesterners, we dreamed of backpacking in the mountains and longed for the day we could return to the freedom and solitude we so loved.  But here is the question...  How do we do this with two kids in tow?

We made the big move back to Colorado twenty-three days ago.  And so begins our adventure.  We have created this blog to share our backpacking experiences with you.

Our goal as a family is to raise our boys with a love for backpacking.  Our goal for this blog is to encourage you to give it a go with your family.  We will see you on the trail!

- Mama Bear