the kid project 
We head up to Snowbasin Resort. The sun shines (a little too hotly for January) and the car is a roar of excitement. Today a few friends are coming up to ski with us, and my son and his friend have a morning lesson with the Grizzly Cubs. They have a fantastic morning but later…
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One reader from Canada asked, “How do I keep mittens on my toddler who hates them?!” She said, “I tried natural consequences the other day and it was not working on my daughter. She was happily picking up sticks and rocks at the beginning and I thought maybe it was still not cold enough for…
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We were recently asked by a reader: Alyssa and Chris, what are your tips for taking a 1-year-old snowshoeing? We took our first child snowshoeing when she was six months old. My tips? A good carrier for mom/dad + super warm layers for baby, cause remember the babies aren’t actually making any extra body heat…
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Probably the question we get asked the most during the winter is, “How do you actually teach your kids to ski? I mean how to you physically help them on the hill?” Today we are going to attempt to answer this question or at least share a few ideas. There are so many good ways…
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Four years ago my “New Year’s resolutions” forever changed. I was challenged by a yoga instructor to choose one word for my year. Not a list of “to dos” and grand dreams. But an intention. Oddly, these intentions have guided the last few years of my life in profound ways. 2013 was the year of…
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One last look at a year full of a LOT of first for us as a family. First snowshoe trips. First time on cross-country skis. First half and full marathons. First triathlons. First all-family backpacking trips. Even the first time trying Kipper Snacks (basically sardines….) And a ton of beautiful moments in-between. Here is a…
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If you’ve been around the blog with us, then you know we are more of a “teach our kids ourselves” sort of ski family. But this time we took a parent’s day off and entrust our ski-cuties to the Canyons Resort Ski School. We prepped our youngest (age 3) for her day in Canyon Cubs, a…
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Canyons Resort, Utah is Vail Corporation’s newest ski area and one of the nation’s five largest ski areas with a total of nine peaks and 4,000 skiable acres. As a parent, I am often scared off by the large resort thing. I want 1) simple, 2) straight forward, and 3) relaxed. Cause chances are my…
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I wear a lot of hats as I travel the long hours from sun up to sun down. And chances are you do to. I am mom. Teacher. Athlete. Friend. Wife. Writer. Photographer. Adventurer. Some of you have more hats. Like boss, doctor or engineer. One of the best things about the “fitwear revolution” (the…
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We’ve teamed up with Snowbasin Ski Resort as a part of their Powderoy Blogger Team for the 2013-2014 season. But before the chance of working together with Snowbasin was an option, we’d already decided to spend the bulk of our time there this season. Here are the reasons why Snowbasin is great for our family:…
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I/O Merino claims to have the softest Merino on earth. And from what I’ve experienced, they might be right. It is pretty darn soft. And pretty darn warm. I am excited to giveaway some for you to try out this winter! First, don’t miss these giveaways: Day 1: Mad Rock Climbing Shoes + Chalk Bag Day…
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What a fun week. And today you have another chance to win a pair of climbing shoes and a new chalk bag! You can enter both shoe giveaways, so make sure you do! First, don’t miss this week’s other giveaways and don’t forget to come back tomorrow for a giveaway from I/O Merino, maker of…
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If you are just dropping in, don’t miss our great giveaways from earlier this week! Day 1: Mad Rock Climbing Shoes + Chalk Bag Day 2: Chrome Industries Merino Hoodie And today is a great prize package for those adventurous kids in your life, or adventurous families. Hi-tec Kid’s Hiking boots of your choice +…
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Who wouldn’t want a merino hoodie that combines all the classic traits of wool (odor resistant, heat regulating, warm when wet) but is sleek and stylish enough to wear all day? This hoodie has all the technical aspects for cyclists and outdoors lovers, including a rear pass-though pocket, thumb loops, and a wrist stash pocket….
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Hey fellow climbers today’s giveaway is for you! And I’ll give you a little hint: Check back Thursday for another chance to win a pair of your choice of climbing shoes and a chalk bag from Mad Rock! We’ve worked with Mad Rock for roughly a year now and have enjoyed the shoes we’ve tried….
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Last week we published a basic guide to kid jackets, collecting and publishing a handful of favorites from other outdoor enthusiasts. This is the follow up post, as today I am sharing #OutdoorFamilies favorite ski and snow pants. Updated as of Winter 2016/2017 Click on the photos below for a link to a more detailed…
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In case you are not well acquainted with the term “dirt bagger” or “dirt bag climber,” here it is: 1. Dirtbag Climber A glorified bum, who spends all of his/her time begging for food, drinking PBR, and climbing. They live the traveling life, taking to the road year-round in pursuit of adventure. Often in a van….
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Enter to win the #outdoorfamilies giveaway! Simply share a picture of you and your family doing an outdoor activity on Instagram and use the hashtags #OutdoorFamilies and #ThankfulForFamilies. Contest runs from November 19-26, 2013. You can share one photo daily (up to 7 total photos) and winners will be chosen at random and announced on…
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I’ve asked my favorite group of #OutdoorFamily Bloggers for their favorite winter jackets and below are the results! This post is newly updated [as 2016/2017] and these are tried and tested, used, spilled on, washed, and (when applicable) passed on to siblings. These are the jackets that tag along on our adventures and we would…
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One year ago I started running. Sure, I’d run before, but this was different. I was chasing a goal which for me was unimaginable. I had been tricked into signing up for a race lottery, and now the starting line for my first Half Marathon was staring me in the face. Now for the rub. It was in…
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