I’m not much of a camper. I didn’t grow up camping, and, as you know, I value sleep a little too much, which means camping is usually not at the top of my list. Camping is my kid’s favorite thing in the world. They would choose it over any type of vacation, and so we went for it. We had 48 hours between my family and my sister’s family when everybody was free. So, we packed up the cars and headed up to the Uinta Mountains (we were by Upper Provo Falls). We lucked out being there Sunday and Monday nights because we were pretty much the only people there, but we heard that the weekends are PACKED.
Here I am today to tell you that a non-camper loved 47 of those 48 hours (the last hour I was just really needing a shower) of camping. So, let me share how to love a camping trip.
*This woman right here. She got me up there by offering to be in charge of all of the meals. And I know, when she cooks, it is going to be gourmet. Every bite was perfection.
Having a personal chef made camping feel very fancy. Who gets to eat like this while camping?!? Homemade Tikka Masala:
Let me know if you want to book her for your next camping trip. She also fed both families (we eat a lot) for just $120! She needs to start a blog.
She made these breakfast burritos before we left, froze them, and then warmed them up on the Blackstone.
*Ensure there are alpine lakes everywhere around you. We were just out on a walk and came across this gorgeous one, and there was no keeping them out of it (in the very shallow part).
Skye didn’t think twice about not having a swimsuit on…
*Go somewhere that has miles and miles of places to run with unreal views. The first morning I ran 3.5 miles with my niece, nephew, and sis, and the second morning I went for 4 miles with Andrew. I couldn’t have gone a step over 4 there, though… we were at 10,000k ft, and breathing was a challenge.
*Go with people that will play truth and dare with you… My niece had her first ever sip of soda! I doubt there will be a second;)
*Pack more ice and cold drinks than you would ever think you would need. If we didn’t have ice and caffeine, I don’t think I would have made it past 3 hours. PS This definitely wasn’t Curly’s first ddp.
*Bring a little guy that plays with your hair as he is falling asleep, skips from point A to point B of anywhere he is going, and tells you thank you every hour for taking him camping.
*Go with people who are always up to explore.
*Soak in all of the creativity that your kids have.
*Go somewhere with zero cell reception. IT WAS GLORIOUS TO UNPLUG.
*Frolick through the meadows as my niece did.
*Bring hammocks. Also, I had an air mattress, my eye mask, a sound machine, and a sleeping aid;). If I don’t sleep well, I cannot enjoy camping.
*Bring glow sticks for the kids at night. They thought it was cool, and I loved being able to see them at all times.
*Clean your house and do every piece of laundry that you have before you leave so that when you come home, the 8 loads of camping laundry you have to do won’t overwhelm you.
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What are your thoughts on camping?
Are you pretty particular about your sleeping situation, or are you flexible?
Prettiest places you have ever camped?
Highest altitude you have ever gone for a run at?
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