St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra Report

St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra Report “Hey Jami, want to do a 40 mile winter ultra overnight in January in Minnesota?” “Ummm, what are you talking about??? NO.” “Cassie (Greg’s personal trainer/running coach) said we should do this.” “Why?” “Because we should do HARD things.” “Hmmm.” When my husband popped the question, I was a … Read more

Rocky Talkie Review

Two boys on the top of a mountain backcountry skiing and using Rocky Talkies

Rocky Talkies for Families Review We have quickly found that with kids of all ages, it is super hard to keep them all huddled together. Our oldest is 12 and our youngest is 4, so their adventure speed is drastically different. Over the past year or so we have been extensively testing Rocky Talkies. We … Read more

Aurora Heat Reusable Hand Warmers

While we do everything we can to make sure our kids are in gear that will keep them warm in the coldest temperatures, there IS a limit to what they can do. On the coldest days, we have always tucked one-time-use hand warmers in between layers for our kids. It has allowed us to get … Read more

Selk Bag Review for Kids

Selk Bag Review: Wearable Sleeping Bag for Kids Have you ever woken up on a cold morning camping and wished you could take your warm and cozy sleeping bag outside with you while you made breakfast? I know I have. The Selk Bag Kids helps children do just that. Freezing football games and backyard bonfires … Read more

Barefoot Winter Boots

When many people think winter footwear the images that come to mind are big thick clunky boots. For footwear minimalists, luckily there is an alternative “barefoot” option: the mukluk. And these zero drop winter boots excel in the harshest environments. Mukluks are available for adults and there are a few options for kids. Every year … Read more

How to Skate Ski

author skiing with two daughters

How to Skate Ski: Tips for Adults and Kids Skate Skiing for Beginners: Where to Start Are you wanting to learn or improve on your skate skiing and don’t know where to start? I hope the following drills and tips help you find yourself gliding across the snow with more efficiency, less effort and more … Read more