Hiking Lake Blanche, UT [Family Edition]
alyssa · November 3, 2014
This summer began with what was, in my mind, an outrageous endeavor: to hike Grandeur Peak in the Wasatch Range of Utah with our three kids ages 4,6 and 7.…
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alyssa · November 3, 2014
This summer began with what was, in my mind, an outrageous endeavor: to hike Grandeur Peak in the Wasatch Range of Utah with our three kids ages 4,6 and 7.…
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alyssa · October 22, 2014
Dare I say I've lived in Utah for almost 4 years and never visited Goblin Valley? Until last weekend this was true! Goblin Valley, a secluded valley in central…
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alyssa · October 8, 2014
An hour north of Zion National Park and just south of Cedar Springs, UT is the small town of Kanarraville. Until recently my only experience with Kanarraville…
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alyssa · September 24, 2014
A good approach shoe will quickly become your most used shoe in your arsenal. Great for easy climbing and scrambling, they \[usually\] are also great for urban…
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alyssa · September 8, 2014
I've never regretted taking our kids into the backcountry. We've taken small steps in that direction, biting off only what we are comfortable with. But after a…
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alyssa · August 19, 2014
Sometimes I feel conflicted posting about my all-women's trips on the Kid Project blog... After all they have nothing to do with kids. But they do have…
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alyssa · August 11, 2014
For the last few summers (and winters) we've collected our crew and headed to the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake. The fun part is seeing all the friends…
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alyssa · July 28, 2014
It is about that time of year again, when we gather our wits, a whole bunch of gear... and head into the Colorado backcountry in search of summits. This is my…
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alyssa · July 1, 2014
Ok, I should straight up say this review isn't going to be unbias. First, I haven't used any products similar to Lifestraw, with which to compare. But…
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alyssa · June 23, 2014
So last week I signed up for my first Olympic length triathlon. Then I looked at past race reports and freaked! Hills, a trail run, and a large number of elite…
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alyssa · June 17, 2014
We are outdoors A LOT. And fair-skinned. At the end of the day, I really would like to limit the amount of chemical sunscreen we use as a family. And one very…
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alyssa · June 3, 2014
Hiking in the Wasatch Range is... unique. It didn't take me long after moving from Colorado to realize there aren't many 'easy kid hikes' here. In fact, many…
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alyssa · May 21, 2014
There are so many great kid carriers on the market. But when it comes to cargo space, the Kelty Pathfinder 3.0 is one of our favorites. Tested in: Nearly…
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alyssa · April 22, 2014
Every good summer adventure starts with a few good precautions. For our family of fair-skinned explorers, sun protection is a must and so I am always on the…
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christine_kieft · April 1, 2014
Tested in: Hiking, walking, & swimming with 20 lb. Toddler and 40 lb. Preschooler Cost: $65 Availability: Boba provided by GoTikesGo.com Best Use: Short hikes,…
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