J—O—N—S Family World Journeys! Jon Opal Nyla Sarah
J—O—N—S Family World Journeys! Jon Opal Nyla Sarah
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Climbing MERA PEAK in 9 DAYS with 2 KIDS! Trekking/Summiting Nepal's 6,476m peak. Mt Everest region
We returned to Nepal for another family trek in the Himalayan Mountain Range. This journey would be the trek and climb to the summit of Mera Peak. The summit elevation is 6,476 metre-21,247feet above sea level. Nepal is truly one of our favorite places to visit and never fails to deliver an incredible experience in the highest mountain range in the world! The friendly people of this Himalayan country have always brought us such joy and opened our hearts and minds with their kindness. This would be our 8th visit, 5th as a family, so needless to say we think Nepal is a special place! Trekking to Mera Peak and summiting Mera Peak was a huge accomplishment for all of us, especially for our da...
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TREKKING WESTERN MONGOLIA with kids. Khuiten Peak, Friendship Peak, Death Pass Trek!
Просмотров 2623 месяца назад
Visiting western Mongolia for the second time within 5 years! The goal was to summit Khuiten Peak, Mongolia's highest mountain in the Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains. Weather conditions did not allow us to summit from Khuiten's High Camp, so we attempted Friendship Peak as an alternative. Bad weather again did not allow us to summit, although we were very close to standing on Friendship's high point...
Hiking DEER MOUNTAIN RIDGE in Colorado's Sawatch Mountain Range with kids.
Просмотров 624 месяца назад
The plan for this day was to hike one last high Colorado 13er, French Mountain, before the next fall snowstorm moved in. Unfortunately, we started off on the wrong forest road and unknowingly, hiked up to the eastern ridge of Deer Mountain. Regardless it was an amazingly beautiful late October hike and we enjoyed being out there as a family. We were not sure if this high point that we summited ...
Hiking SAN GORGONIO MOUNTAIN 19 mile roundtrip trek to the highest peak in southern California!
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A solo day hike in late October 2023 on a beautiful southern California day. Forest Falls, California, in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles, provided the starting point for this epic hike from the Vivian Creek Trailhead. The summit of San Gorgonio Mountain provides overwhelming vistas in all directions.
Hiking SOPRIS TO CAPITOL RIDGE Hell Roaring Trail-Divide-Capitol Lake Trail 19 mile loop with kids
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A seldom traveled trek along the spine of the ridge stretching from the slopes of Mount Sopris to the sheer granite face of Capitol Peak and the shores of Capitol Lake. This ridge is easily seen from our neighborhood and has long been a favorite hike when we are in search of solitude and a close trailhead! On this early October day, we had beautiful clear skies, nice temps and a very memorable ...
Maroon Bells 4 Pass Trail Run 27 miles at 13 years old!
Просмотров 1185 месяцев назад
For the fourth time since 2020, Nyla and her Girldad circumnavigate the 27 mile-43.5 kilometer (4 12,00ft-3,600m mountain passes) trail loop around Colorado's famous Maroon Bells! Our first trek through this extremely scenic mountainous region of the Colorado Rockies was a one night backpacking trip in July of 2020. Soon after we attempted the first trail run of the circuit. Nyla was just 10 ye...
OPAL PEAK Hiking in the Opal Hills in Jasper National Park with OPAL!
Просмотров 1395 месяцев назад
Another hike to the summit of Jasper National Park's Opal Peak. Our youngest daughter was named after this peak 10 years prior to this outing. It has always been a special place for us and this marks our 3rd summit of this mountain with Opal. Her first two trips to the top was a free ride at the age of 6 months and again at 3 years old!! Now as a very strong hiker, and on her own two feet, she ...
Trekking LAKE O'HARA Alpine Circuit with kids!
Просмотров 3665 месяцев назад
Returning to Lake O'Hara in British Columbia's Yoho National Park, Canada. Starting pre dawn at the Lake O'Hara Shuttle Bus Stop and hiking in 11km-7 miles on the Lake O'Hara Road. We then continued our trek on the spectacular Alpine Circuit, climbing to Wiwaxy Gap and on toward Lake Oesa, the Yukness Ledges and Opabin Lake before returning to incredible Lake O'Hara! The Lake O'Hara area is a v...
MOUNT WILCOX aka WILCOX PEAK Canadian Rockies Scramble with kids!
Просмотров 895 месяцев назад
Our very brief, early September, visit to the Canadian Rockies started with an incredible afternoon climbing to the summit of Mount Wilcox! Wilcox is a scramble that we had done over a decade ago, summiting successfully without kids. This climb, we struggled to keep up with our young daughters as they lead us to the summit of this amazing viewpoint in Jasper National Park. We had departed a smo...
MOUNT COLUMBIA 14er hike with kids!
Просмотров 946 месяцев назад
Hiking to the summit of Mount Columbia in the Sawatch Mountain Range near Buena Vista, Colorado. This would be 10 year old Opal's first time on this peak, while her sister, 13 year old Nyla, made it her second summit of this mountain. A great day for a late summer outing on another Colorado 14er!
MOUNT of the HOLY CROSS "Halo-North Ridge Loop" 14er with Kids!
Просмотров 1476 месяцев назад
Nyal, Opal and their Girldad set out for an awesome hike covering nearly 18 miles of Colorado's incredible Rocky Mountains! This was a tough and long loop hike with lots of boulders to navigate along the ridges. The weather was perfect for this two summit day! Holy Cross Ridge is one of Colorado's highest hundred peaks while Mount of the Holy Cross is one of the state's most iconic 14ers! The l...
Hiking MOUNT WHITNEY with a kid in ONE DAY!!
Просмотров 1006 месяцев назад
After a record breaking winter snowfall, 13 year old Nyla and her father climbed Mount Whitney in July of 2023. This is the highest peak in the continental United States at 14,505 feet (4,421m). This was Nyla's first attempt and her father's second hike up this iconic mountain! Having completed the summiting of all the 58 Colorado 14ers at the age of 12, a climb in the Sierra-Nevada Range in Ca...
LACKAWANNA PEAK Colorado Centennial 13er with kids!
Просмотров 616 месяцев назад
We set out for a fun, yet challenging, family climb of this Colorado Centennial 13er. A spectacular July day in the Rockies with endless views of surrounding peaks, just above a very busy Independence Pass.
GRIZZLY PEAK 13,988ft COLORADO 13er
Просмотров 967 месяцев назад
Almost a 14er!! A spectacular day spent in Colorado's Sawatch Mountain Range! "Nyla and her Girldad" summit Colorado's highest Centennial Thirteener at 13,988ft! Perfect weather for a climb from McNassar Gulch to the top of Grizzly Peak! This was one of our most memorable hikes and climbs of the 2023 summer!
MOUNT OURAY "Colorado 13er with kids"
Просмотров 697 месяцев назад
Hiking up one of Colorado's Centennial 13ers in the southern section of the Sawatch Mountain Range. This family climb was full of fun, songs and beautiful views in every direction! Mount Ouray is just southwest of Poncha Springs, Colorado and a prominent peak in the area.
MT PRINCETON "COLORADO 14ER" with kids!
Просмотров 777 месяцев назад
MT PRINCETON "COLORADO 14ER" with kids!
MOUNT HOPE "COLORADO 13ER"
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MOUNT HOPE "COLORADO 13ER"
HORSESHOE MOUNTAIN COLORADO 13ER Hiking a 13, 918' Centennial Peak in Colorado's Mosquito Range.
Просмотров 918 месяцев назад
HORSESHOE MOUNTAIN COLORADO 13ER Hiking a 13, 918' Centennial Peak in Colorado's Mosquito Range.
Zanzibar..Stone Town, exotic beaches, warm water and tropical breezes!
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Zanzibar..Stone Town, exotic beaches, warm water and tropical breezes!
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb with kids. Trekking Machame Route to Uhuru Peak and a night at Crater Camp!
Просмотров 5149 месяцев назад
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb with kids. Trekking Machame Route to Uhuru Peak and a night at Crater Camp!
MOUNT MERU "2 DAY CLIMB" with KIDS in TANZANIA! Summiting Africa's 5th highest mountain!
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MOUNT MERU "2 DAY CLIMB" with KIDS in TANZANIA! Summiting Africa's 5th highest mountain!
Kauai, Hawaii with kids! Spring Break!
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
Kauai, Hawaii with kids! Spring Break!
Trekking Patagonia with kids!
Просмотров 31 тыс.Год назад
Trekking Patagonia with kids!
TREKKING the CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH CIRCUIT with KIDS!
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TREKKING the CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH CIRCUIT with KIDS!
Hiking to Machu Picchu and climbing Machu Picchu Mountain.
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Hiking to Machu Picchu and climbing Machu Picchu Mountain.
14ER FINISHER! 12 YEAR OLD GIRL climbs all of Colorado’s 14ers! “58X12”
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14ER FINISHER! 12 YEAR OLD GIRL climbs all of Colorado’s 14ers! “58X12”
San Luis Peak 14er finisher with kids!
Просмотров 147Год назад
San Luis Peak 14er finisher with kids!
Handies Peak 14er with kids
Просмотров 106Год назад
Handies Peak 14er with kids
Little Bear Peak 14er with kid!
Просмотров 285Год назад
Little Bear Peak 14er with kid!
Mt Elbert 14er with kids
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Mt Elbert 14er with kids