alyssa · December 1, 2013
"In The Open 2014" consists of the gear we choose, use and abuse every time we step out the door. It is the gear we love and need. The gear we'd recommend.…
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alyssa · November 26, 2013
Last week we published a basic guide to kid jackets, collecting and publishing a handful of favorites from other outdoor enthusiasts. This is the follow up…
Continue Reading →![Best Winter Jackets for Kids [Updated for 2017!]](https://kfc2kwpf6nti7i2o.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/2013/11/IMG_1058.jpg)
alyssa · November 14, 2013
I've asked my favorite group of OutdoorFamily Bloggers for their favorite winter jackets and below are the results! This post is newly updated \[as 2016/2017\]…
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alyssa · November 12, 2013
In the fall/winter our choice of footwear for the kids becomes less...forgiving. The low-top hiking shoes and sneakers we usually grab are not quite suitable…
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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 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 · May 23, 2013
Footwear for kids is tricky... Do you go with a stiff sole or soft? How about traction? And if I finally settle on a pair of shoes, will I have to buy new ones…
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alyssa · April 10, 2013
Enter: My new favorite backpack. Talk about a multi-purpose pack. But I'll get to that. Summit 1500 Specs: - Volume: 1500 cubic inches/ 25 L - Pack…
Continue Reading →![Lightweight trail runner meets hiking boot [Hi Tec Harmony Life]](https://kfc2kwpf6nti7i2o.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/2013/03/IMG_6140.jpg)
alyssa · March 22, 2013
For years we've been trudging along in stiff, hard, HEAVY hiking boots. And then trail running emerged on the scene. Along with it, the shoes began to change.…
Continue Reading →![Tubbs Kid's Storm Snowshoes [And planning kid's trips]](https://kfc2kwpf6nti7i2o.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/2013/03/IMG_6071.jpg)
alyssa · March 14, 2013
We've gotten a fair chance at testing out the Strom snowshoes through the last month or so...but this last week they were put through the ringer. Along with a…
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alyssa · March 10, 2013
We've just recently been introduced to DucksDay kid's clothing products. Our two-year-old is pictured here in the kid's mitten and DucksDay snow/rain/wind suit…
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alyssa · March 2, 2013
My experience of snowshoeing is limited and...old school. The snowshoes I frequented most often before a month ago were at least 10-12 years old. And for quite…
Continue Reading →![Family Snowshoe Trails [Salt Lake City, UT]](https://kfc2kwpf6nti7i2o.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/2013/02/AlyssaErickson-2013-Feb-5563.jpg)
alyssa · February 20, 2013
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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