Nui Organics Wool Review

two boys sit on a porch in the sun, dressed in Nui Organics thermals.

When my first son was born, I began the constant search for baby clothing that fit our lifestyle. I’d been trained to never use cotton for outdoor pursuits, or for high intensity activities. So naturally, I wanted to take my baby on all the adventures I loved, but not in a cotton onsie! He needed … Read more

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

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

Kokopelli Packraft Review

mom and daughter paddling on river

Ever hiked up to a secluded lake or happened upon a beautiful river during a road trip and wished you could do more than look at it? Enter a Kokopelli packraft: an inflatable boat that’s lightweight, portable, and capable. 

Isle Pioneer Paddle Board Review

A mother and son sit atop a paddle board surrounded by mountains and pine trees.

As a family who loves being out on the water and takes full advantage of summer, we are always searching out swimming holes. We had the opportunity to try out the Isle Pioneer paddle board the past few months, and we loved it! We chose Isle’s Pioneer model– their all around inflatable and best selling … Read more