Fall on the trail is my favorite season. Crisp air, golden leaves, and cool afternoon sun make for perfect hiking weather, but it also brings chilly winds, muddy spots, and frosty mornings. Our four kids spend hours scrambling up rock outcroppings, crunching through leaf piles, and exploring local forest paths. To keep everyone happy on … Read more
There are so many aspects of preparing for a long-distance thru hike with your family! Backpacks, sleep setups, food systems, and certainly not least, the clothing you will wear and bring. When my family, two adults and seven children, undertook to hike the Appalachian Trail, the right apparel was definitely on our minds. Choosing clothes … Read more
Spending the money on pint-sized hiking shoes for kids can feel like a waste, especially when your child is going to grow out of them so quickly. Can your child just get away with wearing their basic kids running shoes or sandals on a hike? Well, yes, but mostly no. If your hikes are mainly … Read more
Whether you are an avid hiker or just starting out, picking out the best hiking backpack for your kids can be quite overwhelming! With so many choices and features, it is hard to know exactly which backpack will best suit your young adventurer’s needs when heading out on the trail. This is exactly why our … Read more
Hiking is one of the oldest free activities in the books, and while it’s absolutely wonderful that it costs nothing to just walk out your door with your family, gift-giving for those hiking adventures can be really fun! Time outside away from it all can be fulfilling and full of memories. Over the years we … Read more
We know that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, but not all clothes do. Which is why we worked hard to compile our (and our friends, team members and co-workers) favorite pants for curvy body types.