Family Snowshoe Outing

We headed out on an outing in early March to take advantage of the snow and test out some new products. Aubrey (3 ½ ) tested out the MSR Denali Tyker. I was testing out the Macpac Possum child carrier with Kellen (1). We headed out to the Petersburg Pass in the Taconic Range and hiked about 3 miles. Aubrey loved the snowshoes and was so proud to have climbed all the hills up and down. She traded up snow shoeing and riding in the sled pulled by Cynthia. What a beautiful day. It snowed as we hiked through the woods making a perfect setting.

The MSR Denali Tyker's were great in deep snow and packed trails. She handled them well, even at 33 lbs. We loved the high front shovel because it allowed her to shuffle int he deep snow without tripping. She loved the red color. The bindings are not the easiest for her small shoe size (Kids 9) but they stayed on very well and fit nicely.

I liked the Macpac Possum. It fit me very well and handled like I expected. There were no surprises when I moved around and the weight was centered nicely. I liked the mirror on the front hip belt and used it often to check on Kellen in hope that he would be sleeping. Kellen did not seem to mind the ride. The one complaint is that we did not find the right height where Kellen's arms would be either in or out of the pack comfortably. I will have to play with the adjustments and further test it for final conclusions. I carried the bulk of supplies with significant extra room. You could really load this pack up. We will continue to test it and report back soon.

What a great way to spend an afternoon with the family. We headed back down the mountain to Williamstown MA for well deserved hot chocolate and cookies before we headed home.