Prevelo Bikes are the newest lightweight bikes built specifically for kids on the market. They aren’t just a scaled down version of adult bikes, but instead with intentional kid-friendly geometry and components. P (age 6 and wearing a size 5t pant) has been riding the 20″ Alpha 3 extensively over the past 6 weeks … Read more
Best book title ever: Let Them be Eaten by Bears We are joined today by Ardeen Duckworth, who is a fellow outdoor enthusiast and mom and a fabulous book-reviewer. She also happens to be part of our 365 Mile Challenge group (not too late to join, by the way!) I think you’ll love this review … Read more
This weekend we had to say goodbye to our dog of nearly 12 years. To be honest, the last months (years?) have been tough on us…and him. Old dogs do crazy things, and his body wasn’t allowing him to do the activities he loved so very much. While I knew it was time – his … Read more
This post is sponsored by WeatherBug. It’s an app both Mtn Papa and I use regularly to make an educated guess as to what sorts of layers we all need for the day….and determining safety of conditions too! Which Weather App (if any) do you use?? I really want to know! Comment below so I … Read more
One of the parts of hiking with kids that’s really tough is that I seem to be always hauling way more than I plan to….which makes it especially difficult if I want to be taking pictures of any kind (which I do!) Someone’s backpack they ditched early (though usually I am a big you-carry-your-gear-that-you-brought nazi), … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $229 Best Use: Day Hiking Where to Buy: Amazon Testing Location: Montana and Wyoming Testing Environment: All conditions Having a really great kids bike is pivotal to successful riding for many kids….but sometimes the price tag is really hard to swallow. We were thrilled to discover the Sprinter 16″ … Read more