Kayaking With Kids: How to Start When we had our first child, my husband jokingly said “Well, I guess we won’t be kayaking again until he’s in the double digits”. Thankfully, you don’t actually have to wait until your child turns 10 years old to take them out on the water. In fact, you may … Read more
We’ve all been there. It’s January (or November or February or whatever month brings the most drearies to your neck of the woods). It’s cold and wet and cloudy, the kids are restless, and everyone is struggling to find motivation to get out the door. If you’ve been around the Tales of a Mountain Mama … Read more
Beginner Snowshoeing: A Simple Family Past Time Most new people that I meet assume that since I grew up in Alaska, I love winter and I must be a skier or a snowboarder. I don’t. I’m not. None of it. However, I was a dedicated trail runner, so enter snowshoeing! If you are a distance … Read more
Choosing Health for Outdoorsy Moms: Over 25 Ways to Choose Health this Year Ah yes, the start of every new year usually comes with proclamations of “resolutions” and big changes. Statements like “I want to get in shape!” or “I want to save money!” are great but tend to fall by the wayside within a … Read more
If you’re reading this, you probably love camping. But as the weather turns colder, most people pack away their sleeping bags and camp stoves until next year. But since you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering- can we stretch the camping season a little longer? How cold is too cold? Is camping even enjoyable in winter? … Read more
Are you considering purchasing a snowboard setup or new outerwear but want to test some options before dropping serious coin? Perhaps you have a snowboard trip coming up the thought of all your gear and outwear waiting for you at your destination just sounds so easy. If either of these situations resonate with you, the Burton Snowboards Online Rental Program is for you!