Just on a camping weekend with a friend and our respective kids. We all bond way close and the kids ask about this trip all year ( we started when they were age 4 - they are now 14).
Ten years of shared dirt, campfire stories, and probably at least one marshmallow-related incident? That’s the good stuff. The fact that your kids ask about it all year tells me you’ve created something truly sacred. What a legacy of connection you’re building—one campsite at a time. 🏕️💛
This resonates. The outdoors has a magical way of building community. I hiked up Mt St Helens with a co-worker, as our first outside-of-work hangout. Afterwards, we knew each other so much better and are friends and on-going hiking buddies!
I'm reminded of a four-day Sumatra jungle "tiger trek" I did with a friend (we had a guide! - we found claw marks, but no tigers spotted...) You certainly get up close and personal in a teeny, sweaty tent and so many things just cracked us up throughout the trip! 😂
Yeah, it was pretty amazing! Sumatran tigers are pretty endangered so it's not surprising they proved elusive, but just seeing their claw marks was pretty cool. And it was just a great experience in general :)
You described exactly how I feel when I walk or hike with my girlfriends—so much connection happens in between footsteps. You eloquently described that phenomenon. I fell in love with my husband during our hikes. ❤️
Oh wow—“in between footsteps” gave me goosebumps. There’s something about walking side-by-side that opens up space for honesty, laughter, even falling in love. Sounds like your trail story turned into the best kind of love story. ❤️ Thanks for sharing this beautiful glimpse into it.
Just on a camping weekend with a friend and our respective kids. We all bond way close and the kids ask about this trip all year ( we started when they were age 4 - they are now 14).
Ten years of shared dirt, campfire stories, and probably at least one marshmallow-related incident? That’s the good stuff. The fact that your kids ask about it all year tells me you’ve created something truly sacred. What a legacy of connection you’re building—one campsite at a time. 🏕️💛
This resonates. The outdoors has a magical way of building community. I hiked up Mt St Helens with a co-worker, as our first outside-of-work hangout. Afterwards, we knew each other so much better and are friends and on-going hiking buddies!
Wow, that’s quite an accomplishment! And yeah, I totally understand how that experience would’ve created some pretty strong bonds.
I'm reminded of a four-day Sumatra jungle "tiger trek" I did with a friend (we had a guide! - we found claw marks, but no tigers spotted...) You certainly get up close and personal in a teeny, sweaty tent and so many things just cracked us up throughout the trip! 😂
WOW. Tiger hunting??? That sounds amazing! And yes, tent-sharing friendships are a very special kind of friendship, speaking from experience!
Yeah, it was pretty amazing! Sumatran tigers are pretty endangered so it's not surprising they proved elusive, but just seeing their claw marks was pretty cool. And it was just a great experience in general :)
Love this
Most of my dearest friends i have met through adventuring
More real for suee
Same here! They’re the best.
You described exactly how I feel when I walk or hike with my girlfriends—so much connection happens in between footsteps. You eloquently described that phenomenon. I fell in love with my husband during our hikes. ❤️
Oh wow—“in between footsteps” gave me goosebumps. There’s something about walking side-by-side that opens up space for honesty, laughter, even falling in love. Sounds like your trail story turned into the best kind of love story. ❤️ Thanks for sharing this beautiful glimpse into it.