Podcast: Take a Hike with Jeff Alt

by shirley on April 10, 2011

Give your kids a healthy dose of “Early Outdoor Intervention.” It will pay off later! Jeff Alt is an avid hiker and joined us on Real Parenting on April 9 to provide expert tips on how to teach your kids to enjoy hiking,  how to get started, and what to plan in advance.

In addition to walking the 2160 mile Appalachian Trail, Jeff Alt has walked the 218 John Muir Trail with his wife and trekked across a 50 mile path of Ireland with his wife, young daughter and extended family. In fact, he and his wife emerged from the church doors on their wedding day with back packs. His son was taken on his first hike at 8 weeks old.

Jeff Alt’s outdoor advice and adventures have been featured in media including ESPN, Hallmark Channel, National Geographic Adventure and more. He has written two award-winning books, A Walk for Sunshine (Appalachian Trail) and A Hike for Mike (John Muir Trail) and been featured in a documentary film, A Walk For Sunshine.

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