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Roberto Gibbons Gomez The Expeditioners
Towhichdestinationareyou/haveyoubeenmost excited to take your children?
I love taking the kids on backcountry adventures any- where in the world — and Canada is the wilderness I most know. Nothing beats kicking up to the North- west Territories to canoe, camp, and watch the north- ern lights. My youngest had her first backcountry camping trip in Jasper, AB, and on her very first night sleeping in a tent, the auroras blasted across the sky. These are the memories that are never forgotten.
What surprised you the most about becoming a dad?
It may sound cliche, but hands down it’s the unique love of being a father that most surprised me. I don’t believe anyone can prepare you for it. It’s next to impossible to replicate the feeling I get when one of my kids runs full throttle into my arms. But when things happen to your kids, it’s the most horrifying of experiences. It all comes down to love.
As an extreme globetrotter yourself, how protective are you of your children?
Where I am in the world definitely has a direct link to how I feel about the safety of my children. Without a doubt, I feel more confident about their safety if I am in a country like Iceland or Canada. That being said, I take my children on adventures that are a bit uncommon, from backcountry canoe trips to trekking up mountains. Being as prepared as possible takes a lot of the fear out of it, plus a good dose of experience.
What’s your favourite “dad hack”?
Currently I’m sitting on a bench in Mexico City with my youngest fast asleep in her Thule Sapling backpack. It’s a child carrier that sits your baby comfortably and safely while freeing up your arms and hands to attend to life. You know, the most important things like using hiking poles, getting milk ready for my daughter, and, last but not least, holding a beer. If you’re a hyperactive dad like me, get yourself a child carrier. Your kid will love it as well. To them, you’re holding them, and that’s the best place to be.
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