alyssa · August 13, 2014
I honestly cannot believe it is the back-to-school time of year. Quite literally I am in summertime-travel mode, backpacking in Wyoming with a group of…
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alyssa · August 11, 2014
For the last few summers (and winters) we've collected our crew and headed to the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake. The fun part is seeing all the friends…
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alyssa · July 28, 2014
It is about that time of year again, when we gather our wits, a whole bunch of gear... and head into the Colorado backcountry in search of summits. This is my…
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alyssa · July 21, 2014
My son is way into mountain biking and Snowbasin is way into making mountain biking fun for the whole family. A few weeks ago we loaded up the bikes in search…
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alyssa · July 14, 2014
Stomach jittery. Mind reeling. That is how I went into this weekend's race at Echo Reservoir. It was my first Olympic triathlon (1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run)…
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alyssa · July 1, 2014
We have two giveaways this week for you. The first is the Lifestraw Personal Filter. This product is a must in my backpacking kit and saved my life last…
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alyssa · July 1, 2014
Ok, I should straight up say this review isn't going to be unbias. First, I haven't used any products similar to Lifestraw, with which to compare. But…
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alyssa · July 1, 2014
Tested in: Northern Utah, Wasatch Range Cost: $14 / 8 oz. bottle Best Use: Mosquito repellant for those looking for an all-natural option, especially for use…
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alyssa · June 25, 2014
As an athlete and outdoor enthusiast, I've become quite the clothing snob. My mom always said I was motivated by comfort and it has only gotten worse. I want…
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alyssa · June 23, 2014
So last week I signed up for my first Olympic length triathlon. Then I looked at past race reports and freaked! Hills, a trail run, and a large number of elite…
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chris · June 19, 2014
Today we get to introduce you to new clothing line called Ecoths, pronounced "Ecos", for all you men. Their clothing is 100% natural and blends elements of…
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alyssa · June 17, 2014
We are outdoors A LOT. And fair-skinned. At the end of the day, I really would like to limit the amount of chemical sunscreen we use as a family. And one very…
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alyssa · June 15, 2014
The wind stirs the trees, scattering mosquitoes from their buzzing bubbles and sending ripples of light across the lake. My kids run and leap after the old…
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alyssa · June 13, 2014
As our kids get older, we have gotten bolder. Our adventures have migrated from family car camping to multiple backpacking trips a summer. But always the…
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Hiking in the Wasatch Range is... unique. It didn't take me long after moving from Colorado to realize there aren't many 'easy kid hikes' here. In fact, many…
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