Teaching Kids Cross Country Skiing

Kids learning to cross country ski in the Alaska bush

Cross-Country Skiing Drills for Kids Fall is here in Alaska and that means snow and skiing is coming soon!  If you are an adult who is wanting to learn to ski this winter, or would like to teach kids cross country skiing, I hope the following drills and ideas will help in your quest to … Read more

Sperry Boots Review

Sperry Boots Review

Sperry Boots Review There is a reason Sperry has been a shoe company since 1935. They make great, durable shoes.  My dad always had a pair of Sperry shoes in his closet growing up, and I can appreciate why they remained a staple for him.  As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, … Read more

Favorite Ski Games for Kids

Favorite Ski Games for Kids Whether your kids are just getting started on nordic skis or are pros, playing ski games is always a fun way to mix it up. Lots of the time the kids will make up their own games on the fly, but we have a few favorites and some that are … Read more

Best Tips to Use your Car as a Base Lodge for Skiing

How to use your car as a base lodge for skiing The global pandemic has certainly thrown everyone’s lives for a loop. Schools shut down, folks working from home, TOILET PAPER shortages, organized sports suspended—the list of changes is very long. This ski season has brought with it a new inconvenience. In order to avoid … Read more

Socially Distanced Outside Winter Activities

Socially distanced outside winter activities Important Note: At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we can’t tell you if it is safe to socialize outside where you live right now. The CDC and your local health department are the best sources of information for how to stay safe during this time. TMM encourages everyone to wear … Read more