The girls will be fine. Don't worry so much the kids are more resilient than the adults. I backpack three seasons out of the year. Summer is the one that I stay home I don't like the heat. Bring warmer cloths, a heavier sleeping, bag, use common sense and you will have a good time. On thing I have seen from taking out people new to backpacking is that they often over analyze things and create to many artificial worries and don't go because of that. My advise is you are camping close to your car is simply just go. If you find you are not comfortable get in the car and leave. Chalk it up to a learning experience and then when you go again remember what you learned from the last experience.Do any of you think pre-teen girls would be okay? I'm sure I'd do fine but when it's younger kids I always worry. I guess I could take a parents poll to see if they'd even let their daughters go.
They'll be just fine. I have a toddler and a pre-schooler who have been tent camping in 3 seasons in the Rocky Mountain states since they were a few weeks old. In winter, we cross country ski and stay the night in yurts. Bring appropriate clothes and sleeping gear, and have a good time with your family.Do any of you think pre-teen girls would be okay? I'm sure I'd do fine but when it's younger kids I always worry. I guess I could take a parents poll to see if they'd even let their daughters go.