christine_kieft · January 23, 2015
- Us parents we are always looking for great winter boots. Even better if the boot is three-season, meaning my kids can wear them as rain or snow boots. -…
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alyssa · November 7, 2014
A few months ago I became acquainted with Skida through the Instagram photos of many of my favorite female skiers, boarders and mountaineers. I guess you could…
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alyssa · March 17, 2014
A good kid carrier is a must-have for any outdoor family. And having one that suits your needs might not be as straight forward as you think. So we jumped on…
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alyssa · March 10, 2014
- As a family we haven't been much into trekking poles. But this last winter my husband invested in a pair and has loved having them, especially when there…
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alyssa · February 27, 2014
It seems fitting to write this review of the Canada Goose Moraine Shell on National Polar Bear Day. Canada Goose is largely known for their high quality down…
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alyssa · February 19, 2014
Important: Family-friendly means easy mileage and easy grade, but not always safe from avalanches! Please educate yourself and visit the Utah Avalanche Center…
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alyssa · February 16, 2014
Someone posed a question the other day, "what does being an outdoor mom really mean?" For some moms it means teaching their kids to love, respect, and be…
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alyssa · February 4, 2014
Last week we went to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. And while we only spent a brief afternoon at the show (other more important things to do, like skiing)…
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alyssa · January 20, 2014
One reader from Canada asked, "How do I keep mittens on my toddler who hates them?!" She said, "I tried natural consequences the other day and it was not…
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alyssa · January 8, 2014
We were recently asked by a reader: Alyssa and Chris, what are your tips for taking a 1-year-old snowshoeing? We took our first child snowshoeing when she was…
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alyssa · December 31, 2013
One last look at a year full of a LOT of first for us as a family. First snowshoe trips. First time on cross-country skis. First half and full marathons. First…
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alyssa · December 22, 2013
This year, Canada Goose came out with a line of outer-wear for kids, taking all the aspects of warmth and protection for adults but miniaturizing it for the…
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alyssa · December 12, 2013
Our kids live in their winter boots for four months out of the year. So naturally we have a high bar on traction, performance, and cost. Today we are reviewing…
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alyssa · December 9, 2013
A good mitten is priceless to our ski family. We spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter. And the wrong gear can mean we are spending a lot of time fussing.…
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alyssa · December 5, 2013
Merino is all the rage, right? Australian merino is even more so. But why? I am not really "up" on my merino hype and only know that I simply love the stuff.…
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