Meghan Ward
Meghan J. Ward is an outdoor, travel and adventure writer based in Banff, Alberta, and the founder of both The Adventures in Parenthood Project and The Campsite Blog. A mountain sport enthusiast, she also enjoys international travel, photography, yoga and healthy cooking. meghanjoyward.com
Meghan Ward's Latest Posts
5 Ways To Make the Most of a Day Off
When was the last time you used up lieu time or PTO at work, got a babysitter, or kept a day empty in your planner? If it’s been a while, it’s time to create some space in your life. Whether you’re busy with work, in the middle of moving, or up to your eyeballs with […]
Eating Pizza on the Bathroom Floor: 3 Travel Tips For Bringing the Baby
Our final night in French Polynesia should have been one of our most relaxing and comfortable. After weeks of staying in rustic pensions, we were finally taking advantage of a more upscale hotel in Pape’ete, Tahiti, complete with a patio overlooking the lagoon and the island of Mo’orea. But we had a problem. It was […]
Meet Hilaree O’Neill: Mother and Professional Mountaineer
It’s not every day that you hear of a mother of two young boys heading off on a 10-week expedition to climb Mt. Everest. But that’s exactly what Hilaree O’Neill did back in 2012. And it wasn’t the first time: when her first son was just 10 months old, she set off on an 8-week […]
5 Tips for Writing a Reverse Bucket List
As you begin a new year, it’s a good idea to reflect on what you’ve already accomplished. Try working through a reverse bucket list.
Is Outdoor Adventure Too Risky For Parents? Part 3
In part 3 of her series, Meghan Ward discusses her husband’s recent mountaineering expedition.
Gear Up for Hiking with Baby: 12 Items You’ll Need
Just how do you pack for two? Meghan Ward lists her must-have items when hiking with your little one.
Want to Bring Baby on Outdoor Adventures? 5 Things You Might Want to Know
As I transitioned to parenthood I vowed that I would find a way to continue pursuing my outdoor passions, even with a baby in tow.
Is Outdoor Adventure Too Risky for Parents? Part 2
My husband recently had the chance to go on his first big mountaineering trip since we had our daughter, now five months old. The climb to the summit of the Canadian Rockies’ biggest peak, Mount Robson, is no walk in the park, and brought about a stir of emotions.
When You Can’t Spend Your Summer Vacation Playing Outside…
Writer Meghan Ward reflects on giving up her usual summer activities to care for her newborn daughter.
Is Outdoor Adventure Too Risky For Parents? Part 1
What kinds of risks am I willing to take in the outdoors now that I am a mother? Has my approach to the mountains changed?
Getting My Body Back
I wondered what my body would be like once the baby was born, and how quickly I would “bounce back.”
Nine Hundred Square Feet: The First Few Weeks of Motherhood
After twenty-eight hours of labour, I was holding Maya in my arms, hoping motherhood would come as naturally to me as writing.
