Why assemble a DIY family adventure kit for the car? Because no one should pass up a last-minute opportunity to hike. Because sunscreen is easy to forget. Because kids love to get muddy and wet. Because cars break down and the unexpected happens. Because, as a (perhaps) naturally forgetful person, some of us can forget … Read more
Backcountry Skincare: Sunburns and Blemishes Are Terrible Souvenirs For years, I considered dry, sunburned, blemish-speckled skin to be an inevitable component of camping and backpacking. Like mosquito bites, these skin issues were an annoying but unavoidable part of the experience. But what if skin issues don’t have to be part of an outdoor lifestyle? To … Read more
How to Get Outside More for Moms Identify and Break Through Barriers to Your Outside Life How do we, as busy moms, move from being curious about spending time outside to being confident outdoors women? Some of us use goals to achieve this end. We sign up for a trail run. We go backpacking or … Read more
Outdoorsy Date Ideas Do you feel like you and your loved one are stuck in survival mode after kids? Once a baby enters the picture, it seems as if former lovers are trading dish duty for childcare rather than spending time with each other. For outdoor-oriented couples — or any couple with a hobby — … Read more
Alpine Touring Ski Gear for Kids Have you been using the lack of quality pint-sized alpine touring equipment as an excuse to leave your kids at home while you alpine tour? No longer. Manufacturers have finally caught on to the idea that some kids like skiing up as well as down. Alpine touring, which is … Read more
Winter Gear Guide for Women Stay warm this winter with our Women’s Gear Guide. Sometimes buying gear for ourselves instead of our children is hard, so we put it off for several seasons. The result is that we end up cold, uncomfortable, or just wearing holey snow pants or our husband’s jacket. Its time to … Read more