How to hike without complaints

Last Sunday, we asked the girls if they'd like to go on the beautiful hike up to Stewart Falls.

"No," was their immediate answer, almost before the question mark had appeared at the end.

Then we asked, "Would you want to hike to Stewart Falls if we can get the Fuchs family to go?"

"Yes!" was their answer, once again before it had completely left our lips.

After a few quick text messages, our friends were booked for our hiking adventure.Stewart Falls is at the end of a 2 mile trail up above Sundance Resort. It's a nice hike, mostly shady, and not too steep. In the past, our girls have done this hike, but never quickly and rarely without a few complaints, or at least pointed questions (i.e. "how much farther?" "Are there really falls at the end of this?" "I think my shoes are too tight.")

But with friends along? They ran, dare I say, frolicked along the trail. They arrived at the falls well before us adults, giggling and giddy with glee.When it was time to return, once again the kids lead the way.
Upon our arrival back at the trailhead, they put on an impromptu play at the Theater in the Pines.I don't know what it was about, exactly, but it was very enthusiastic whatever it was.