S1E15: High Five on Course

Send a textWe are BACK! You know you missed it. After a summer hiatus, Brandon and Tess talk about trying to fit racing into life as parents, the schlep that is children at a bike race, and how college club sports might be a great training ground for herding your own family around at a race years later. Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textJoin Tess & Brandon King around the campfire for the tales of a PNW adventure of toddler proportion. Hikes with kids change once they're not just loaded into a pack. Once they want to walk on their own, you end up doing your hiking homework as a family to make sure it stays fun now so *hopefully* they want to keep doing it with you later. (We hope?)Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textA solo mom episode for a solo mom snow adventure before the season turned to spring. We roll the dice when we plan a big day, and sometimes we win big too. Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textA year after Vacation Urgent Care, The King Fam got a chance to refresh some memories of a winter family vacation! Back in Mt. Bachelor, there was snowshoeing, pulking (is that a verb?), sledding, and the very first time skiing for this brave 3 year old. If you've ever tried holding your skis, kid skis, and a toddler all while walking up a snow hill, this one is for you. Listen through the end for live takes from the mountain from Pep herself. Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textYou know your family vacation is going well when you're visiting urgent care as much time as you're skiing. Lessons learned? Never leave home without children's Tylenol.Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textWTS is back! After a little holiday break (someone's got to make the Christmas magic over here), we're bringing you our 2024 wrap up episode after the year has fully closed. Join Brandon and Tess rehashing the chaos, joy, and hindsight hilarity of adjusting to life and adventure as a family of 4 this past year. If you and your family worked through any transitions this year, you just might relate! Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textA little winter adventure coming your way! On the way to a snowy weekend in Mt. Rainier with the goal of just making snow fun for their baby and two year old, Brandon and Tess ask themselves something likely all parents can relate to..."How are we not there yet?" The answers always seem to be many. (But seriously, why is leaving the house always so hard?)Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textPlanning even the simplest of outdoor adventures as a parent is a project, whether your kids are in tow or you're on your own. In this solo episode, Tess talks about the tug of war on time, wanting to both share every moment with her kids and to have space for her own pursuits, and trusting that being a model for chasing what lights you up matters just as much as sharing what lights you up. But anyone out there who has figured out this thing called "balance" in parenthood, please send your wisdom our way!Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textAnother throwback episode! Tess and her friend and fellow mom, Lauren, got lucky with overlapping maternity leave last year. They share about helping each other get out for postpartum hikes and the healthy mix of chaos and joy that comes along with that. Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/

Send a textNo one likes starting the weekend in a bad headspace. Rough weather, bad energy, injuries, arguments...whatever the reason, it can be hard to overcome negative expectations. But sometimes, those expectations might not pan out. And maybe it's still worth a try to get out there anyway. Tess and Brandon talk through a recent weekend when "expectations were a bit bleak" to start, but just a few sweet moments with their kids on some rainy hike and bike days were enough to reset their own energy and soak in the family adventures.Connect with us: Instagram: @worththeschleppodcast Email: [email protected] Music by Drew Martin: https://drewmartinmusic.bandcamp.com/