Best Women’s Hiking Pants

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.

Nui Organics Wool Review

two boys sit on a porch in the sun, dressed in Nui Organics thermals.

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

Capsule Wardrobe for Outdoorsy Women

A woman wears pieces of an outdoor capsule wardrobe while hiking.

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

The Best Snow Pants for Curvy Women

Woman at sunrise standing on the side of a mountain with a snowboard on her back wearing Burton bib snow pants.

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.

Women’s Backpacking Gear

woman wearing a backpack standing on a trail

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

Gifts for Outdoors Women 2024

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