alyssa · January 5, 2018
Friends, if you have a child that wants to learn to ski or snowboard, January is the month to do it. All across the nation, resorts are offering amazing deals…
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alyssa · February 27, 2017
Every year for the last 3 years, I've wanted to take my kids on a backcountry yurt trip. And every year the reservation period flies by and soon there are no…
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alyssa · December 16, 2016
Last week we received the question: When should I introduce poles for my young skier. I will attempt to shed light on this tricky question! The truth is, there…
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christine_kieft · December 7, 2016
Hi! I am Christine, part of the Kid Project Gear Review Team. I am always on the hunt for the perfect winter boot. With all my kids I want something sturdy and…
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Chuck and Kelly Konopa · February 24, 2016
As our kids have grown from infants to toddlers and now to ski ages (4 and 6 years old), we've gone through many trials keeping their hands warm and dry in the…
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alyssa · December 16, 2015
Country roads, take me home To the place I belong... -"Country Roads" by John Denver The work day ending early, we jump in the already loaded car and hit the…
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alyssa · November 23, 2015
Mom, what is a wedge again?" My 5-year-old daughter asks. OH NO ... I need to set some seriously low expectations for day 1 on skis! Ski stoke is in full swing…
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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 · 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 · 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 23, 2013
If you've been around the blog with us, then you know we are more of a "teach our kids ourselves" sort of ski family. But this time we took a parent's day off…
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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 19, 2013
That is such a cute print! I hear this every day, every time we take out any gear we own by Ducksday. Mittens. Jackets. Rainsuits. Ollie and Stella Outfitters…
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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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