With the holidays fast-approaching, the Tales of a Mountain Mama team is encouraging our fellow outdoorsy mamas to consider what you need or want in order to keep being the awesome, nourished, strong adventure mom that you are. Whether it’s bandaging your wild child’s boo-boos, picking clothing for yourself that holds up to all the … 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.
When my first son was born, I began the constant search for baby clothing that fit our lifestyle. I’d been trained to never use cotton for outdoor pursuits, or for high intensity activities. So naturally, I wanted to take my baby on all the adventures I loved, but not in a cotton onsie! He needed … Read more
I am always looking for ways to simplify my life. Over the years, I’ve found that one of the biggest ways to do so is to streamline my clothing, and go with a capsule wardrobe for my outdoor adventures. What is a Capsule Wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe is essentially reducing your wardrobe to a collection … Read more
At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we believe that the outdoors are for everyone. And we recognize, and celebrate, that outdoor mamas come in all shapes and sizes. But finding quality snowpants for curvy body types is really hard! If you’re a curvy mama looking for snowpants, this post is for you.
There’s something about a backpacking experience that is, quite simply put, magical. Especially for outdoor-loving, nature-oriented families, it’s hard to match the kind of fun and wonder and memory-making that happens when you make your home out in the wilderness for a few days. And it is also a lot of work. Conventional wisdom from … Read more