Buying gifts for outdoors women can be tricky. We tend to have very specific products in mind to match what we need and want for our outdoor adventures. Some of these products require a bit more research, but this gift guide is here to help. This amazing list of outdoor gear has been broken down … Read more
At our Labor Day potluck, my friends were bemoaning the end of summer, the shortness of fall, and the coming winter. It’s dark and wet and cold and there’s snow. As a winter sports lover for my entire life, I have a hard time coming around to this point of view. I like the dark … Read more
If your family is new to camping and outdoor adventures, or if some people just don’t like to be without basic levels of comfort, hut trips can be a great introduction to more extended backcountry trips. You can also avoid carrying quite so much gear or investing in so much gear as you dip your … Read more
For those of us who love the outdoors, accumulating more “stuff” can leave us a little conflicted. When we receive gifts or give to our loved ones we hope they are items that benefit (or at least don’t harm) our planet. If those gifts can support our outdoor activity habits, that’s wonderful. And if the … Read more
Kids clothing can be overwhelming! They grow so fast, and outdoorsy kids in particular are often so hard on clothing. Below is a guide for an outdoor capsule wardrobe for kids, to help you better simplify their closet! Why a Capsule Wardrobe? There are so many excellent reasons to want to limit your children’s clothing … Read more
I love being a mom and teaching my kids to love the outdoors, but let’s face it, it’s a lot harder to get out the door once you have kids. Gone are the days when I could wake up, toss a protein bar and a water bottle into my backpack, and take off for a … Read more