Fearless Camping Firesides

Glacier National Park is amazing! Go visit! Seriously, this is among our most favorite places to camp, and we’re already looking forward to returning in the future. Tune in to hear about our longest day hike ever (the Highline Trail), a multi-day backpacking trip (to Harrison Lake), and fording rivers with toddlers (semi-safely). We also … Episode 10 – River Flows in You Read More »

We’re back after another long break without internet access! Join us for a discussion of our four-day trip to Yellowstone National Park. Some things went well, some things were frustrating, and overall it was a great experience. We also delve into some of your options for camp cooking. We don’t cover all of the possible … Episode 9 – Bison Jams in Yellowstone Read More »

Hello again after another long break! Today we’re talking all about our trip to Grand Tetons National Park. This is a must-see destination if you love beautiful mountains, clear lakes, and outdoor adventure. We discuss our failure to get a campsite in the park, the decision to cancel a scheduled backpacking trip, and cold baths … Episode 8 – A Peak Too Far Read More »

Like we said before, be ready for a few episodes in rapid succession! Today we’re talking all about backpacking, inspired by our awesome trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. Listen to learn all about our hike up the East Inlet trail to over 10,000 feet with five kids in tow. We discuss what worked, what … Episode 7 – Backpacking the Rockies with a Toddler Read More »

We’re back! We’ve been off the grid for 12 days as Epic Summer 2020 progresses, so we apologize for the delay in getting episode 6 out to you–it was recorded over a week ago! There’s some tension trying to publish a podcast about camping while you’re actually camping. We’ll have internet access for a couple … Episode 6 – Capsizes and Campfires Read More »

Our first podcast from the field! Coming at you from our mobile studio (the car), here’s an update on the first few days of Epic Summer 2020. We hit the ground running with a short visit to Petrified Forest Nat’l Park, and then an excellent couple of days at the Grand Canyon. Listen to learn … Episode 5 – Epic Summer Sets Off With A Bang! Read More »

A short podcast to kick off a long adventure! We’re starting our crazy summer vacation, and you’re invited to follow along! Join us for a discussion of the top three things that have us worried, and the top three things that have us most excited. In this episode we give a very quick overview of … Episode 4 – Epic Summer 2020 Begins! Read More »

Today we get to start with our first ever listener questions! Our homeschooling episode generated a lot of interest, and we have a couple of questions to answer. Also, check out Jill’s blog post featuring all of her favorite homeschooling resources. Then we jump into our main topic: snakebites. Listen to learn from a practicing … Episode 3 – Snakebites Read More »

Today we’re branching out from family camping to talk all about homeschooling. We’ve been homeschooling our kids for years, and we’ve been getting questions about it from friends, family, and coworkers. Traditional schooling has become very uncertain during the Coronavirus pandemic, and homeschool provides one possible answer. If you’re thinking of keeping your kids at … Episode 2 – Homeschooling Read More »

The inaugural podcast episode! Join us for a discussion on why we decided to make camping a focus for our family, what benefits we’ve found, and where we see Fearless Camping going in the near future. Ignore the terrible sound quality–we’re learning by doing!