The Best Snow Pants for Curvy Women

Woman at sunrise standing on the side of a mountain with a snowboard on her back wearing Burton bib snow pants.

At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we believe that the outdoors are for everyone. And we recognize, and celebrate, that outdoor mamas come in all shapes and sizes. But finding quality snowpants for curvy body types is really hard! If you’re a curvy mama looking for snowpants, this post is for you.

Best Winter Boots for Kids 2025

Best Winter Boots for Kids

Over the past 12 years we have had SO many kid boots come through this house. Some have been fantastic at keeping our kids’ warm during a cold winter and others have been ones we just didn’t keep around. Winter boots for kids’ feet are a big thing – they are sometimes the difference between … Read more

Gift Ideas for Biking Kids 2024

Choosing the perfect gift for your kid can be a delightful yet challenging task. If you have a young cyclist in your life, you know how thrilling it is to see their excitement as they pedal off on a new bike. For these young adventurers, a thoughtful biking gift can enhance their riding experience, boost … Read more

Gift Ideas for Water Lovers 2024

Family on the edge of a lake with an inflatable raft

The holiday season can be a great time to prepare for a fun spring and summer ahead of water play! There are so many great deals this time of year, and often water play gifts can be heavily discounted. Water play gifts also are a great addition to the surprise of an upcoming warm vacation … Read more

Outdoor Gifts for Tweens and Teens 2024

Tweens and teens are an awesome demographic of people, despite what you may have heard from well-meaning adults trying to offer advice. Every age has its wonderful traits, and this one is no exception! Of course things are shifting now that they are more than halfway to adulthood, and gift-giving shifts as well. Kids this … Read more

Women’s Backpacking Gear

woman wearing a backpack standing on a trail

There’s something about a backpacking experience that is, quite simply put, magical. Especially for outdoor-loving, nature-oriented families, it’s hard to match the kind of fun and wonder and memory-making that happens when you make your home out in the wilderness for a few days. And it is also a lot of work. Conventional wisdom from … Read more