Hiking to Timpanogos Cave - what was I thinking? I have a 2 1/2 year old, not a 10 year old. Monday I was planning to drive to Twin Falls to see my dad & stepmom. But first, we decided to take a quick {3 hour} hike to Timpanogos Cave with my mom & my brother's family. I don't recommend carrying a 2 yr old up a STEEP 1 1/2 mile hike, through a cave, down again, and then getting in the car for a 4+ hour drive. However, we made it, I can walk and I don't think my toenails will actually fall off {on the hike down I was pretty certain they would}. And I won't be visiting this cave again until Piper is 10, or they build a road all the way up to the cave.
I fashioned this little 'no-sew' backpack carrier for Piper to ride in {instructions found online here} - it was a lifesaver, since she only hiked about 7 steps and then wanted to be carried!
The cousins.
Grandma Sharron - the best dressed hiker of the group. She carried our water and jackets {I think the backpack cramped her fashion style - sorry Grandma}.
Piper thought the cave formations were wolf teeth and was scared most of the tour and whined that she wanted to go home.
Piper thought the cave formations were wolf teeth and was scared most of the tour and whined that she wanted to go home.
All tuckered out {me, not Piper}.