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alyssa · July 6, 2015
This last weekend we embarked on a mission. To hike Mount Raymond with the kids. Our trusty adventure pals joined us, bringing the kid total to 5, all between…
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Kristen Bonkoski · May 5, 2015
Today's trip report is courtesy of Kristen Bonkoski, a local Utahn and owner of Rascal Rides, an online bike retailer. She is passionate about getting families…
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alyssa · November 11, 2014
We have received a ton of interest and inquiry over our recent trip down to Goblin Valley and the popular Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons in Utah. We have…
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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 · 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 · 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 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 6, 2014
We've all heard people say, "Things just ain't like they used to be." Well, after two separate camping road trips in the last year, I feel I can wholeheartedly…
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alyssa · May 5, 2014
While in Monterey for the Big Sur Marathon, we were looking for some inexpensive (or free?) destinations where the kids could play, run, and experience a bit…
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alyssa · February 11, 2014
What is your, "Why Not?" What would you do if you were fearless? Maybe reckless, or financially unwise, or risky? What stops you? Kids, money, a career? Well,…
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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 17, 2013
Canyons Resort, Utah is Vail Corporation's newest ski area and one of the nation's five largest ski areas with a total of nine peaks and 4,000 skiable acres.…
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alyssa · January 9, 2013
I have a problem. A "feeling trapped" problem. Feeling trapped leads to me to all sorts of emotional and erratic behavior. Now, all sorts of things can make me…
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alyssa · August 1, 2012
Bells with Speed Skater Rebekah Bradford A little something about me: as a kid I hated hiking. I hated skiing. All I wanted was to stay home and \[for once\]…
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