alyssa · October 29, 2013
This last week we decided to seize one last weekend before snowfall by going to one of our favorite fall destinations: Southern Utah. And we weren't…
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alyssa · October 25, 2013
It is still and dark. The clock ticks 5 a.m. and I cannot sleep. I pull out the coffee. Moving slowly, not wanting to wake my exhausted crew still breathing…
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alyssa · October 23, 2013
Last month I received a copy of "Tell It On The Mountain", a walking documentary of life on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The PCT is 2,663 miles long and…
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alyssa · October 22, 2013
Ollie and Stella Outfitters have been generous with me as I've tested their one-piece rain, wind, and snow suit during each of the four seasons. You might…
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alyssa · October 21, 2013
I hear it every year. And have already heard it a handful of times in the last week. There are only two seasons around here, Summer and Winter. Fall only…
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alyssa · October 17, 2013
Softshell is the garment of fall in Utah. Breathable. Stretchy. But wind and water-resistant. This is the first time I have tried a vest. My original hopes…
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alyssa · October 14, 2013
Not all outdoor sports require a ton of skill and gear in order to get out and do them! And that is what keeps us from pursuing certain activities as parents,…
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alyssa · October 10, 2013
For most parents I talk to, getting into outdoor sports with their kids is a lot of work. But it doesn't have to be. My son has been riding a Strider bike…
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alyssa · October 9, 2013
- Another super snuggly performance top to keep you covered this fall/winter! - Toaster Zip Top - Location: Wasatch Range, UT - Activities:…
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chris · October 8, 2013
There are some people out there who can do what they're "supposed to" without much tangible motivation. They are patient with their kids because they are…
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alyssa · October 4, 2013
I think I found a pant designed for the iPhone 5. But that is just one of the many things I love about the Rockin' Pant. More on that later. :) I am hard to…
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alyssa · October 1, 2013
It was mile 75. Dark had settled into the woods and there would be no strong moon to fight it back tonight. Chuck's hands were numb, hardly working. Things…
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alyssa · September 30, 2013
Tested by: Alyssa and 7 yr-old daughter - Location: Camping and Biking / Bear Lake, Wasatch Range, UT - Season: Late summer / Fall - Best Uses: Running,…
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alyssa · September 26, 2013
Fall is here! And that means the most reached for clothing item in our closets is our softshell jackets. We have a variety of brands we love, but this is our…
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alyssa · September 24, 2013
This is likely to be an "alpine start" I am never going to forget. For those new to outdoorsie lingo, here is a brief definition: alpine start- 1. To make an…
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