These Women Backpacking With Their Kids Will Give You Travel Goals You Didn’t Know You Needed

Marriage can be a complicated thing – lots to do, learn, and unlearn. While a lot of women take a break to settle in their new life after they get married or have kids, a group of women from the States – Brooke Gaynes , Morgan Brechler and Shannon Robertson – decided against doing that. Instead, they took it upon themselves as a challenge and did what most women wouldn’t. They travelled far and wide with their kids lying warm and fuzzy in their backpacks. Don’t believe us? Watch these adorable, yet badass photos for yourself:

Just look at this adorable, fuzzy ball!

@huckgaynes and I are on the @athleta blog today! I love this little boy and our daily adventures together! PC @carolinegleich

A photo posted by Ｂｒｏｏｋｅ ↟ ｆｒｏｅｌｉｃｈ (@brookegaynes) on Apr 23, 2015 at 4:10pm PDT

Hi there, Mr. Peak-A-Boo!

Sometimes I catch myself feeling overwhelmed being a mom to two young children. Independence to be an individual seems like a distant memory and it’s one of the things I struggle with the most. However, with all of that said, nothing in the world gives me more joy than providing these kids a experience rich life. THIS is their life. These are the places they get to grow up and these are the experiences that make me a better person. There is nothing I would change and I wouldn’t trade this life being their mommy for the world.

A photo posted by SHANNON ROBERTSON (@shannbenntt) on Jun 3, 2015 at 10:27am PDT

Trekking for seven miles in rain with your baby? No big deal!

7 miles through a little rain and snow with this warm, content, sleepy little bear on our morning walk and I am convinced that there is no such thing as bad weather! Only bad gear. We all knew that, but it’s really great to see layering techniques put to good use with the little ones. Now, who is going to start making goretex shell onesies to minimize bulk!? #itneedstohappen #getoutstayout

A photo posted by SHANNON ROBERTSON (@shannbenntt) on May 21, 2015 at 11:17am PDT

Taking over the world, one trek at a time!

My favorite part of the day: Cruising around from trails to crags with this little bear. And to think there was actually a time when I thought I wanted to roam free alone forever. I choose this over and over and over again!

A photo posted by SHANNON ROBERTSON (@shannbenntt) on May 7, 2015 at 10:45am PDT

Shannon Robertson says it as it is. “Life doesn’t end when you have children, you just figure out ways to make it work for you.”

Home for now with these little monkeys. After almost 3 years of camping with babies we’ve just about got this dialed! 6 person tent, pack n’ play for Bodhi, battery operated swing for Skye, dump trucks, hula hoops, large storage container for baths and playing in water, and so on. This isn’t roughing it. This is luxury! Life doesn’t end when you have children, you just figure out ways to make it work for you. Let the climbing trip begin!! #getoutstayout

A photo posted by SHANNON ROBERTSON (@shannbenntt) on Apr 19, 2015 at 6:04pm PDT

Desert trip with bae tonight

Desert road trip with bae tonight! PC @johngaynes

A photo posted by Ｂｒｏｏｋｅ ↟ ｆｒｏｅｌｉｃｈ (@brookegaynes) on Jun 3, 2015 at 3:39pm PDT

What a bright sunny day! Let’s go fishing while holding the baby in the backpack. Because, why not?

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. John Buchan

A photo posted by Ｂｒｏｏｋｅ ↟ ｆｒｏｅｌｉｃｈ (@brookegaynes) on Jul 26, 2015 at 7:03am PDT

While climbing mountains, this mom takes a detour to our hearts with this selfie!

Climbing mountains helps me gain perspective to find my path to move forward. @gopro

A photo posted by Ｂｒｏｏｋｅ ↟ ｆｒｏｅｌｉｃｈ (@brookegaynes) on Aug 23, 2015 at 8:12pm PDT

Following her mom’s footsteps

H has been watching the team kids train at @focusclimbing gym. Last night she demanded we do wall sits before bed. Haha! I was just trying to eat some dessert.. Damn. #womeninthewild

A photo posted by arizona(@morganbrechler) on Sep 10, 2015 at 7:56am PDT

She named the mountain, ‘Focus.’ What an adorable kid!

Knockin’ out some FA’s. She named this one “Focused.” Haha! Now that’s just adorable as shit.

A photo posted by arizona(@morganbrechler) on Aug 24, 2015 at 6:52pm PDT

Into the wild

She might move in. I wonder if she will let me be her roommate. #womeninthewild #mossandmountain @mossandmountain @huckberry

A photo posted by arizona(@morganbrechler) on Aug 21, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT

You go, girl!

That moment you realize your kid is going to out climb you in a couple of years. #womeninthewild

A photo posted by arizona(@morganbrechler) on Aug 19, 2015 at 7:49am PDT

OMG. I. Can’t. Even.

What attitude?

A photo posted by arizona(@morganbrechler) on Aug 16, 2015 at 6:35pm PDT

Just going to take a quick nap while my mommy climbs mountains and takes selfies.

Sometimes I just really want to be the one in the backpack.. Takin’ naps.. Shoutin’ orders.. Pickin’ all the dark chocolate out of the trail mix..

A photo posted by arizona (@morganbrechler) on May 5, 2015 at 5:23pm PDT

Horses are cool. But these women are cooler!

Play with toy horses. Pretend we’re horses. Watch horse movies. Visit the horses. Eat. Sleep (dream about horses.) Repeat.

A photo posted by arizona (@morganbrechler) on Apr 26, 2015 at 7:58am PDT

Bye, strangers! We’ll be back after climbing more mountains as you sit at home.

Xzibit; H needs you to pimp her ride. I need.. I mean.. She.. needs a popcorn maker & a hot tub, probably a bubble machine also. #onemompower #twolegdrive #cruisecontrol #pizzapowered

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