the kid project 
Solitude Mountain Resort opened last week and being that we are 1. excited to see the snow again or 2. insane…we decided to take the kiddos up and check it out. We’ve never been to Solitude- so we had no clue what to expect. It was also the kid’s first day on skis this season….
Owned and operated by Kati Rouse, their mission is simple: to provide quality kids outdoor gear and clothing, so that families can enjoy the outdoors TOGETHER. Here is her story: I have always loved the outdoors–hiking, rock climbing, skiing, biking. Ran track and cross country in high school and college. I worked as an…
Join us tomorrow for our first giveaway! Almost ready… Wait till you hear about the disfunctional first trip skiing. You might learn from all our mistakes! -the Ericksons
We are launching this site in just 2 days! Until then we are still UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Busy, busy, busy. But still finding time to get outdoors. Come back soon! -The Ericksons
Please check back with us in a couple weeks or follow us at www.thekidproject.blogspot.com until further notice!
We told our daughter that if she made it to the top of the wall, we’d get her climbing shoes. And so, we very quickly found ourselves trying on shoes. “Are they comfortable?” “Oh Mom, these ones are really great, they look so cute on me,” she responds. She is such a girl… To say…
His face says it all.
Location: 15 Minutes up Big Cottonwood Canyon, across the road from Storm Mountain Picnic Area. Park on the side of the road. Follow trail up the steep washout just east of the glacier gully. Cost: free What to expect: 5-10 minute approach, steep at first, then levels out. The base of most the climbs are…
We’ve gotten a lot of questions regarding kids climbing harnesses. There are two harnesses I would suggest- though I am certain there are many others that are great. Please leave your comments if you’ve found other great ones. These are the ones we have experience with: 1. Petzl Simba Full Body Harness We love this…
Over at the Outdoor Blogger Network they are celebrating their 1 year anniversary! That means lots of giveaways and lots of chances for free gear if you simply spread the word. So here is me spreading the word! The Outdoor Blogger network is a site where all the outdoor bloggers come together, share gear reviews,…
Mixed bag… Product features: Zippered main compartment, zippered small front pocket, mesh pocket interior for 1 liter hydration reservoir, mesh side pockets, reflective piping and 1 liter hydration reservoir with bite valve. We got one of these for my daughter’s birthday and overall I have mixed feelings about it. It is great for hiking, with…
When the weather starts to cool and Christmas draws near, my thoughts go something like this: what cool toys or clothes should we get the kids? What on earth should I tell the Grandparents? They don’t really need any MORE toys! So as summer wore on and turned to fall, I tried my hardest to…
A Quick Morning Favorite! Location: From Salt Lake, take I-215 towards Big Cottonwood Canyon/ exit 6200s. Follow Wasatch Blvd. south past Fort Union Blvd. and up the hill. Turn left into the Prospector Drive neighborhoods and an immediate right up the hill. Take the second left onto Timberline Drive and park in spots on right…
that made a summer I will never forget… Antelope Island, UT Anibel (age 4 in photo) climbing at Red Rocks, Salt Lake, UT Peek-a-boo fun! Refreshing Esme at Lower Emerald Pools, Zion National Park, UT Abishai, age 3, sweating it up in the hot sun! Canyon Rim Train, Zion National Park, UT Skipping to the…
Here are some tips to help to get your younger, and possibly a bit sheepish, kids climbing and having fun doing it: 1. Fix a rope to their back for lowering. Have the kid drag up an extra rope tied to their back. This is helpful for those kids who have a little trouble with…
Product Features: Removable diaper pad 2 Water bottle holders Insulated bottle holders Internal organization Internal waterproof pocket Floral fabric interior Nylon fabric Top zipper for easy access to internal compartment 7 x 13 x 18 inches I received this diaper bag with our third child and it is versatile, easy to organize, and fits a…
Location: From the mouth of American Fork Canyon, go 8.4 miles up the Alpine Loop road and take a right at the Timpooneke Campground. Go a short distance past the campground host trailer to the Timpooneke Trailhead. Cost: $6/per car or annual national parks pass accepted What to Expect: The hike to Scout Falls is…
Location: Approximately 3 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Look for Storm Mountain Picnic area, pass it and continue on till the road goes over the river. There will be a chain link fence on the left and immediately after, a black shale parking lot. Park there. Head south towards the fence, go around and follow…
Location: Southern Idaho. For more specific direction visit the link at the end of the page. Cost: Day use is free! A camping fee for one vehicle and one site is $12.72. There is a $8.48 charge for an additional car with a max of 2 cars and 8 people per site. What to expect: A…
Location: Wasatch Range, 2.85 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Park either on the side of road or in the Storm Mountain Picnic area. Cost: $7 day use only, if you park in the Picnic area. What to expect: Fishing at the river, clean sites with fire pit, flushing bathrooms, and a playground for the kids….