How to organize a trip with children

Starting children in hiking and trekking can be a very rewarding experience for children, since they will learn thousands of things about nature and this sporting practice. We must not underestimate the ability of children when it comes to going to the mountains and walking, because if they get used to it, they will surely love it. To do this, it will be essential to plan the routes in advance and taking into account some factors, so we explain how to organize a trip with children.

Steps to follow:

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First, we must take into account the age of the children to adapt the trip to them. In this way, we can assess which is the best route, how long it should be, etc. so they can do it without problems and enjoy the trip.

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Also, to organize an excursion with the children, we recommend that you plan with them where you will go, what you will do during the day, what you will see, what you will find ... This will be the best way for them to be motivated and have the desire to participate actively on the route.

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It will also be very important to prepare with the children the material that we will need to take for the trip . They should help us prepare the backpack and they can transport some things like the map or a toy compass, as well as their cap, water bottle, food, etc.

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Children's clothing and footwear for an excursion should be another of the things we will consciously plan. It is not recommended to wear shoes that have not been used yet, as it could cause chafing on the feet and will be counterproductive. If you buy shoes exclusively for the excursions, it will be important to premiere them before the route.

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On the other hand, it will be advisable that we have some games ready to perform during the excursion, or that we prepare some explanations about the route or what we will see during the trek. Depending on the age of the children, we can take advantage of what they learn in school science subjects and see it in situ .

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The motivation of the children, before and during the excursion, will be one of the fundamental points so that the exit to the mountain is a success. While we are doing the tour it will be essential that you do not get bored or tired, so we should make it enjoyable, but at the same time adapted to your rhythm.

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As in any excursion, it will be essential to take the necessary security measures, in order to avoid any kind of problem or unforeseen event. Therefore, we recommend you consult our article How to make an exit to the mountain safely .