Softshells for the Whole Family

Two girls wearing softshells riding bikes.

Softshells for the Whole Family We love our softshells. They are durable, great for a wide range of activities and a wide range of weather. We especially love softshells in the shoulder seasons. They are not too bulky and are often wind and water resistant or waterproof. Softshells are great for hiking, bike riding, XC … Read more

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

What the TMM Team is Giving This Holiday Season

Christmas tree with gifts

What the TMM Team is Giving This Holiday Season We have been working hard to put out all of our gift guides to help make your holiday shopping easier. So make sure that you check them out! We have gift guides for outdoorsy kids, stocking stuffers, outdoorsy women and guys too.  But…have you ever wondered … Read more

15 Tips to Make Time for the Outdoors

How to Make Time for the Outdoors It’s almost time to start thinking about our resolutions for next year! Almost. If you want to get outside more with your family in the upcoming year, here are some tips to get you started. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from … Read more

Outdoor Adventure Advent Calendars

Two kids standing around a winter fire.

Tales of a Mountain Mama Outdoor Adventure Advent Calendars For many families like mine December can be a difficult time to get outside. The shorter days combined with all the things to do to prepare for the holidays can leave us feeling like we are too busy for outside activities. Our Outdoor Adventure Advent Calendars … Read more

How to Clean a Hydration Bladder + BōnDry Review

How to Clean a Hydration Bladder Hydration Packs are great for staying hydrated on your adventures, but can be a bit obnoxious when it comes time to maintain them. Getting them clean and dry for storage seems to be the most challenging for me. I am constantly guilty of leaving water in my bladder for … Read more