Do you take kids in deep?

robbier · 12-31-2009, 10:25 PM

I'm thinking about going in for a pretty intense hike and my sister-in-law wants me to take my nieces and nephews in with me. I think that's a pretty bad idea, as what I want to do is not easy. Have you ever taken in young kids before?

HillbillyMama · 01-01-2010, 11:31 AM

I have four kids and we hike quite a bit but if you are going for a "real" hike then I would never take them unless you are hiking with someone else. I would suggest sitting down with her and scheduling a hike for all of you to go on together.

Sniper · 01-02-2010, 08:34 AM

I don't think it is a good idea for someone to take kids hiking or camping with no other adult. Too many things can go wrong in a split second.

jason · 01-04-2010, 01:00 PM

Have they been hiking in any form before? I would start them on a small trail first, to see how they like it. Make sure they like it, and try and judge how long, and what they can handle. Last think you want is to do all the planning, get in about 20 minutes and they all complain they want to go back.

**2coastcamper** · 01-05-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by robbier

I'm thinking about going in for a pretty intense hike and my sister-in-law wants me to take my nieces and nephews in with me. I think that's a pretty bad idea, as what I want to do is not easy. Have you ever taken in young kids before?

Ideally, when children are involved, there should be two adults for these reasons:

1. Something might happen to one of the kids, and an adult needs to run back for help. Having one adult leaves the injured child (and the other children) alone.

2. Something could happen to you, and then the children are left with no adult.

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I've been on hikes where two adults could take care of up to 10 children adequately, but the key is the minimum two adults.

12-31-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
robbier Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 23	Do you take kids in deep? I'm thinking about going in for a pretty intense hike and my sister-in-law wants me to take my nieces and nephews in with me. I think that's a pretty bad idea, as what I want to do is not easy. Have you ever taken in young kids before?

01-04-2010, 01:00 PM	#4
jason Look 2x Safe a life Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,116	Have they been hiking in any form before? I would start them on a small trail first, to see how they like it. Make sure they like it, and try and judge how long, and what they can handle. Last think you want is to do all the planning, get in about 20 minutes and they all complain they want to go back. Follow us on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/outdoorbasecamp Youtube Channel Coming soon...

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01-01-2010, 11:31 AM	#2
HillbillyMama Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hillbilly Heaven Oklahoma Posts: 143	I have four kids and we hike quite a bit but if you are going for a "real" hike then I would never take them unless you are hiking with someone else. I would suggest sitting down with her and scheduling a hike for all of you to go on together.

01-02-2010, 08:34 AM	#3
Sniper Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 20	I don't think it is a good idea for someone to take kids hiking or camping with no other adult. Too many things can go wrong in a split second.