Spring Gear Guide for Women Whether you’re already enjoying sunshine and heat or still waiting for the snow to melt, spring is on its way! For many of us that means training season. Others are heading out to adventure for Spring Break. Any way you look at it, we’ve got you covered this spring! As … Read more
Best Base Layers for Women Base layer (n.): a necessary layer for outdoor adventuring that wicks away sweat to stay dry and can be worn in all 4 seasons. That’s my personal definition of what a base layer is and not a dictionary definition. However, “necessary” doesn’t seem like a far stretch from how much … Read more
Moms Matter and Moms Matter Now! Have you ever stopped to think about how easy it is to set aside your own needs since you became a mom and put everyone else first? Have you ever questioned why the needs of others matter and yours don’t? Maybe it is as simple as wondering why your … Read more
Is a REI Membership Worth it for Outdoor Families As a young mom of twins back in 2008, I had never shopped at REI. I grew up hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors, but until that year, I had just scrounged up gear at yard sales, local shops, or mail order catalogs. In 2008 however, … Read more
Outdoor Nourishment: Cultivating an Outdoor Life I can’t believe it’s already March. My January and February were rather uneventful- some snow, some sun, some rain and the endless list of farm projects I work on in a very non-linear fashion due to my two farmhands being 3.5 and 1.5 years old. Despite our unconventional approach … Read more
Best Toddler Hiking Boots for New Walkers If you are planning on hitting the trails or the slopes this year with a new walker then investing in good well-fitting footwear is a MUST! Sure kids are happy to run and play in pretty much any shoes or even nothing at all, but if you want … Read more