Families still building blocks by Ray Wight in the number of married women holding full or part-time jobs represents probably the most “We chose a lake that was just a ‘}mile hike from the road and took Nitin easy stages. Children like to ‘\stop and look at every brook and ‘D}tead tree. Go at the child’s pace. Let ‘them enjoy it. They can’t go as wntinuously as an adult.” Gary also advises that each child | ary something so they feel “}rsponsible and part of the trip. It _-J}tan be a tiny pack for the back or a Viet with a pack. The youngest child -o}un carry a few candy bars and the marshmellows for roasting and feel /Wery important. “We hiked forty minutes and > ; ayed two days by a * ' € crystal-clear hke with privacy, scenery and acellent fishing. Everyone wants to yp again!”’ Another tip on successful “Winckpacking is finding out where to +)p.Gary said that too often people +} 0n the most popular weekend of ‘)} ihe year, to the most popular place, stand are disappointed that the *} solitude they sought. doesn’t exist. @ Often it’s a matter of knowing about }mother lake just off the beaten 1} track. Trails,’ and ‘‘Wasatch Trails.’”’ All of the guides are available at the only to find you’ve left something WSC bookstore and many local bookstores. “These guide books give a person more ideas for backpacking trips very vital at home. As often as I have gone I still use my checklist to be sure I don’t overlook something.”’ they are not ready for it. It’s okay to go backpacking for any reason - just know what it is and plan accordingly.” Because backpacking is such an individual activity there are no definite do’s and don’ts, Gary pointed out. So much is determined by the weather and seasonal changes, duration of the trip, experience level of the group and size of group. Equipment for backpacking is where people often make other costly and unnecessary mistakes. They either buy what their friend has or go into a sports store and say “I’m going to go backpacking, what do I need?”’ What is right for your friend may not be right for you and the clerk may not know any more about backpacking than you do, said Gary. He advises taking the time to study it out. Rent some equipment and try. it. Sporting goods stores country in view of the stresses they undergo. Marriage partners traditionally are supposed to be ever-loving, which is almost impossible. Partners should be aware of the need for literal and figurative ‘‘space”’ to allow for the times when ardor cools and boredom or even hostility may replace it briefly. Those marriage partners who do find a level of compatibility mutual understanding and tolerance, love and support can find it to be one of ‘than they will probably ever be able to use. ‘‘Know what you are going backpacking for. Some people go for the wrong reasons. As I mentioned, some try for a big expedition when survival rate of marriages in this “Even the | youngest child can carry the marshmallows for roasting He also recommends that a person not be intimidated. ‘“‘You don’t have to be a superman or have years of experience to backpack. Just be sure and take the time to plan adequately.”’ ‘Most people who enjoy the out-of-doors are at their best in the out-of-doors. My wife says that I am a different person when we are out. I relax.” Gary believes that for this reason it’s a shame when people don’t share these best moments with their families. It is a boost to family relationships to see each other at his best, he said. the most beautiful experiences available to mankind, he said. In the morning session that day, Dr. James Lynch of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, stressed the importance of emotional problems and stresses on physical well-being. Such stresses, he said, can cause illness or open the door for other agents to damage the body. Society should encourage more openness in the expression of pain and misery, and not want them to be suffered in silence. Hedda Sharapan, associate producer of ‘‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” well known television program for children, urged parents to watch television programs of doubtful quality with their children and make comments on the content. She said the program with which she is associated believes that children — and many adults — need help in understanding and handling such basic aspects of life as birth, death, moving, divorce, hospitalization, and competition. Page 5 alice “Wjinto the Uintahs this summer. Other excellent trail guides are ‘“‘Cache Trails,’”’ “‘Utah Valley pros and cons. Another excellent text is ‘‘Backpacking One Step at a Time.”’ Gary uses a 3 x 5 card covered with plastic with a check-off list of necessary items. “‘Nothing ruins a trip faster than to get into the wilds conference, said he marvels at the es “‘thildren as young as 22 years old, Area’”’ which explains about hiking, backpacking, bicycle and horse back riding trails as well as canoeing and kayaking streams. It lists more than 27 trails. Guide,’”’ which analyses the various equipment available and explains speaker for the second day of the a Wintroduced easily and made “‘fun.” } Gary took four couples, with complete ‘‘Outings Guide-Ogden - often carry rental equipment. A good guide to purchasing is the “Backpacking Equipment Buyers ea He explained that anyone’s first on ~Mckpacking trip, whether it be new “Ayives or young children or just a ‘person with an interest, should be There are many excellent trail guides for the intermountain area. The Sierra Club of Ogden has a very communication and listening habits; showing large commitment to the family and family members; having a high degree of religious orientation; appreciation expressed sincerely and frequently, and the ability to handle crises in a positive way, usually with a united front. Dr. Gerhard Neubeck, afternoon < eee e “Far too often a young brides These include doing things together; having good ve |Make backpacking "fun" profound change in the family in the past 20 years. These working women and the members of their families face essential for the existence of strong families have found six things to be of paramount importance. — Seodes Southern California, told the opening * session that the tremendous increase ee director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Center, University of ore ma should pay more attention to | keeping strong such a fundamental unit of society as the family. Major studies on what seem to be MyhySs Gary Willden, assistant professor of health, physical education, nd recreation, with his wife and children, demonstrate that ackpacking can be fun for the whole family.” department of child and family studies at the WSC. Dr. Carlfred Broderick, executive human development and family at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, said that the nation today coer” Cz chairman of the department of 7 Se with stepfathers and stepmothers — and sexual patterns are changing to allow more freedom. That afternoon Dr. Nick Stinnet, ee SS! . 7 : ot ‘Aphysical education and recreation, ho is currently teaching a po “Mbackpacking class. E n more reconstructed families — those It was sponsored by the ‘afintroduction to backpacking is a -dgneling, day-long hike into the back ce country with a too-heavy pack. “When, that does it! She never wants » Sito go again,”’ said Gary Willden, “Massistant professor of health, ° continual problems in how to balance commitments to families and job at the same time, he said. . He called families an irreplaceable thing in modern society. He pointed out that society now has more and wines = Petes Sn i. Families are still the building blocks on which modern society must depend, the approximately 300 persons from Utah and neighboring states attending the ‘‘Families Alive’”’ conference Sept. 17, 18 and 19 at Weber State College were assured. Addressing keynote sessions were outstanding professionals in family living and associated areas from major colleges and universities throughout the country.