As a team of outdoor families, winter is one of our very favorite times to get outside. But, we also know that it can be a lot more work and intimidating to many.
We’ve gathered up our very best tips and tricks to help you get outside and enjoy the season!
Looking for winter gear recommendations? Go here for posts about cold weather gear and here for posts about wet weather gear.
Wild Ice Play with Kids
Spending time on wild ice is always an activity that carries risk. There is no such thing as safe ice, and …
WeeDo Funwear perfectly blends the worlds of function and fashion with their extremely well-build, one-piece snowsuits. Believe me when I say they thought of everything …
Winter Hiking for Beginners with Kids
I love to hike and I love winter hiking with kids even with the additional challenges it brings.
We live in …
Alpine Touring Ski Gear for Kids
Have you been using the lack of quality pint-sized alpine touring equipment as an excuse to leave your kids at …
Confessions of a Frugal Ski Mom
We all have our talents, I can look at a piece of gear and tell you exactly when, where and …
Kicksledding for Families
Have you seen more people, of all ages, kicking and gliding around on strange carriages in your area the past few winters? Well, …
Best Kids Gloves
It’s here! Our guide for our favorite mittens and gloves for kids. These are what we use for our kids to help keep …
Winter With No Snow
If your idea of a nostalgic childhood winter consumes you with thoughts of sledding, skiing, snow ball throwing, and building snow forts …
Reusable and Sustainable Hand Warmers by Aurora Heat
While we do everything we can to make sure our kids are in gear that will keep them …
Minimalist Winter Boots for the Whole Family
When many people think winter footwear the images that come to mind are big thick clunky boots. For footwear …
How to Skate Ski: Tips for Adults and Kids
Skate Skiing for Beginners: Where to Start
Are you wanting to learn or improve on your skate skiing …
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 …
Tips and Tricks for Winter
- How to Layer Kids up for Cold Weather
- How to Keep Feet Warm in Cold Weather
- How to Keep Babies (and Kids) warm in Winter
- Keeping Kids Warm in Winter
- How to get Outdoors with your Toddler when Pregnant
- 9 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
- How Cold is Too Cold to take Kids Outside
- Why I take my sick kids Outside
- Staying Warm and Dry (PEET dryer and Wee Woolies)
- Caring for your Gear – Nikwax
- Surviving Mud and Muck Season (tips for winter and shoulder seasons)
- Noso Patches – Extending the Life of your Gear
Winter Gear
Kid’s Gear
- Base Layers for Kids
- Best Puffy Jackets for Kids
- Baby Deedee bunting review
- Reima Winter Gear for Kids
- Reima Rain Gear for Kids
- Best Winter Gear for Kids
- Gear to Keep Kids Dry in Wet Weather
- Best Winter Boots for Kids
- Disana Boiled Wool Jackets Review
- Layering Kids for Cold Weather
- Favorite Outdoor Gear for Kids (includes winter gear)
- Ella’s Wool Tubes (wool pants)
- Jan & Jul Gear
- TOBE Outerwear
- Shred Dog Ski Gear
- Why you need a Helmet
- Helmets are not Optional
- Stripes Baselayers Review
- Gear up Kids for Winter
- Keeping Baby Comfortable – Wee Woolies and Wee Woolies Review
- MUCK Rover II Boots
- Baby Bogs Boots Review
Women’s Gear
- ActionHeat Heated Clothing – and why it works
- Best Pants to Get You Outside All Year Long (for Women)
- Winter Styles for Women 2019
- Outdoor Women Best Fall/Winter 2020/2021
- Mountain Mama Beanies
- Favorite Women’s Gear that Straddles the Seasons
- Gear Women Love
- Skhoop Hanna Skirt Review
Winter Pregnancy and Baby wearing Gear
- Top Gear Picks for an Active Winter Pregnancy
- Make My Belly Fit Jacket Extender Review – for pregnancy and baby wearing
- Expecting Adventures Gear Review
Outdoor Family Gear
- Sperry Boots for the Family
- Ice Cleats for Kids and Adults
- Affordable Family Ski Gear – Level Nine Sports
- Outdoor Family Winter Gear Guide
- Giesswein Indoor-Outdoor Shoes
- Muck Boots
- Gear for Hiking Dogs (including cold weather options)
- Baselayers for Adults
- Insulated Water Bottles
- Deuter Kid Carrier for Winter Adventures
- Columbia Men’s Melting Point Parka Review
Winter Activities
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
- How to Use your Car as a Base Lodge
- Ski Safety Tips for Kids
- 10 Tips for Family Skiing on a Budget
- How to Teach a Child with Special Needs to Ski
- How to Teach Kids to Snowboard
- How to Teach Kids to Downhill Ski
- Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets
- Anon Define Ski Helmet
- Why You Need a Helmet for Skiing and Snowboarding
XC Skiing and Stroller Skis
- Ski Games for Kids (that teaches them how to ski too!)
- 13 Tips for XC Skiing with Kids (and liking it!)
- Hamax Outback with Ski Attachments
- Polar Stroller Review
- Skis for any Wheels
Snowshoeing
Ski/Snowboard Travel
Winter Camping
- Winter Camping for Families – Cabins and Yurts
- Tips for Winter Camping with Kids – Tents
- Backyard Snow Cave Camping
Winter Fun
- Wild Ice Play with Kids (safety tips and what to do on the ice)
- Socially distanced outside winter activities – tips and tricks
- Exploring Yellowstone in the Winter for Families
- Family Winter Play After Dark – games and lights!
- Bring the Outdoors Inside
- Best Kid-Friendly Snacks for your Adventures
- ManPlow Sprout Snow Shovel Review
- Learning Dog Joring
- Kicksledding for Families