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First trip for the wife


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    Valerie E
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    @wildtowner

    Locale: Grand Canyon State

    I think folks have done a great job responding! As a woman, let me reiterate several key points:

    * a warm enough sleeping bag (nothing ruins a trip faster than shivering all night long!) a blow-up pillow, and a warm hat/jacket for mornings/evenings

    * baby-wipe/stream-side hobo baths at the end of the day

    * we do a "cocktail hour" before dinner, with some booze and a special food treat. No matter how tough the day may have been, she's going to feel better after a drink and a nibble — I call it my "attitude adjustment"

    * no iodine for the water, if she's at all finicky about tastes (I use a Steripen)

    * teach her the backcountry skills that will make life easier

    * a post-hike treat (whether a great restaurant meal, or a slightly-fancier-than-usual hotel) helps end the whole experience on a high note.

    I'm sure you'll have a great time together in that stunning area of the Sierras!

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