An 18-mile hike with a baby? Why this mom and grandma tackled Big Bear as a family
- Chelsey Evans, 30, didn’t want to give up her active lifestyle when she became a mom.
- She and her own mother, 51, decided to tackle a long-distance hike and overnight camp, together – with her baby.
- Mary Beth DeWitt, child psychologist, said that family trips and activities can enhance their relationships and boost their wellbeing.
Chelsey Evans strapped on her pack, ready for a long-distance hike and overnight camping trip in Southern California for the first weekend in October. In her backpack were the essentials, like sunscreen, a hat, water – and also a baby.
Safely secured in her carrier, Landon, Evans’ 7-month-old son, was about to join her on the 18-mile-long adventure, a first for the both of them.