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12-Day Wonderland Trail Family Backpacking Adventure

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Jess Connell

Family Backpacking Adventure // jessconnell.com

In August 2016, we took a 12-day backpacking trip around Mt. Rainier with our 7 children (ages 14 to 1 year old), on the incredible Wonderland Trail. In 12 articles, I’ve shared the good, the bad, & the ugly. You can read our story here.

I published journal entries, pictures, & memories from our family backpacking adventure, one day at a time: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, and Day 12. I’ve collecting them all here to have in one place.

You can click on the links above, or directly on these photos, to pull up each day of our journey:

Wonderland Trail, Day 1: THIS FEELS IMPOSSIBLE. // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 2: Bear Growls & a Rope Climb // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 3: Noticing the Good Things // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 4: Our Laziest Day // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 5: Real Talk- Babies, Stinky Feet, & Yelling // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 6: The 15-Hour Hike // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 7: Should We Quit Early?

Wonderland Trail, Day 8: The Hardest Day We Didn't Expect // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail: The Bridge Was Missing 3 Planks // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 10: It's Still HARD. // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 11: 2 Bears & the Perfect Summer Evening // jessconnell.com

Wonderland Trail, Day 12: 6 Snacks+Dinner+Dessert = Tummyache // jessconnell.com

 

 

 

WANT THE NITTY-GRITTY PACKING DETAILS? Read here:

http://jessconnell.com/family-geared-wonderland-trail/

 

IN THE COMMENTS: Have you tried hiking or backpacking together as a family? Are you considering a trip on the Wonderland Trail? Tell me about it!

Category: Grow as a Backpacker

3 thoughts on “12-Day Wonderland Trail Family Backpacking Adventure”

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  2. Beth says:
    April 26, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your family’s trip! I just won the lottery and am taking my own family, and am learning so much from your experience. I appreciate your candor and all the great photos!

    Reply
    1. Jess Connell says:
      April 26, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Oh how wonderful! I’m excited for you– thanks for letting me know. What an adventure you have ahead!

      Reply

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