Originally Posted by
JayS
Take heart - I started my son & daughter camping at less than a year and backpacking around nine. They are 14 and 15 now and still go, just less often. My son just "graduated" from 8th grade and often is embarrassed by Dad (and/or Mom). But he wants to go on a "roadtrip", with just me, from New Jersey to Colorado to climb Mt. Sopris north of Aspen. He wants to go while there is snow on the mountain. Seems he's not so interested in getting ready for a single night out but is willing to drive 2000 miles each way (or ride is a better description...) to climb a "big mountain". At least he still wants to go. I hope Tyler and Maddie continue to love time in the outdoors with Dad.