#wewelcomewinter

[zebblais]

Well, if not powder skiing, might as well be #iceclimbing! Great couple days in the #RangeofLight with a great crew. This is Jason tackling a steep line on the main wall at Lee Vining. Perfect weather for ice conditions. #ice #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #wewelcomewinter (at Mono Lake)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Here's a good shot of the crew getting their training miles in! We got 4 miles in this week. Next week we add in our packs!! #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #beautiful #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #osprey #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter (at Highbanks Metro Park)

[dfroza]

it’s just me in here, love. thinking all alone.

(care to join me, please?)

[The EARTH]

“It’s places like this which provide much-needed tranquillity to hardy souls looking for some inner peace.” - @intrepidphotos at Bowron Lake

1.6.17 • Facebook

“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus

#WeWelcomeWinter #WelcomingWinter #PureMichigan

1.5.17 • Facebook

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

**Mohican State Park, Ohio**We are encouraging you to use the hashtag #thefamilyhikingchallenge Help me start a family hiking revolution! #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #homeschool #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure (at Big Lyons Falls)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Rachel and I took the REI map and compass class today. It was bbbbbitter cold but we survived. We learned quite a bit and will find the information useful on the trail this spring and summer. #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Highbanks Metro Park)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

http://www.metroparks.net/blog/gleason-family-adventure/ Here is a new blog from @cbusmetroparks about our family! Check it out!! @ospreypacks @jetboil @rei @ohstateparks @nationalparkservice #optoutside #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Highbanks Metro Park)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

@REI map and compass class with Steve explaining topography to Rachel. #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool #cbusmetroparks (at Highbanks Metro Park)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Freezing at map and compass.... @rei #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Highbanks Metro Park)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

I love this shot!!! She has her pack full of books and gear to help train with weight!! Little Lyons Falls @ohstateparks #optoutside #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Mohican State Park)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Big Lyons Falls at Mohican State Park @ohstateparks #optoutside #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Big Lyons Falls)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Little Lyons Falls @ohstateparks #optoutside #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Little Lyons Falls)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Dumb old diabetes was trying to ruin our day. We had a low blood sugar at the tail end of our hike. Unfortunately we were sweating a little and stopping for long would have caused us to get a bit cold. We got the candy out and started a reduced Basel rate for the rest of our hike. She was low enough that I knew she shouldn't walk until she felt better so I got some backpack training with a 70lb. Sweetheart. We kick diabetes butt!! PLEASE note my amazing @ospreypacks skimmer 30 that is durable enough to have sitting on while I carried her until she felt better #optoutside #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool #type1diabetes #t1d (at Big Lyons Falls)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

At the trail split to Big Lyons Falls #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool #ohstateparks #inspiredbyadventure (at Big Lyons Falls)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

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This was one of the highlights of my hike today. She gets it!!! She's learning that what we have at our @cbusmetroparks @ohiostateparks @nationalparkservice Training the next stewards of our natural treasures!! @ohiobeautiful #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at Mohican State Park)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

Another shot of getting fitted at @rei! #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool (at REI)

[gleasonfamilyadventure]

I'm sitting here at #midwestgymnastics planning our summer hiking trips!! I could live in the woods! #optoutside #hiking #hike #nationalpark #themountainsarecalling #familyadventure #familyvacation #backcountry #backpacking #adventure #gleasonfamilyadventure #exploremore #familytravel #travelblog #family #rei #backpackingaddicts #neverstopexploring #bucketlist #wewelcomewinter #ohioexplored #getoutside #gooutside #outdooradventure #myohioadventure #takemecamping #ospreypacks #inspiredbyadventure #homeschool #dreamer (at Midwest Gymnastics and Cheer)