Gear Reviews
Gear Review: M.A.P. Footwear
alyssa · June 11, 2016
A good pair of water shoes is one of our "family essential items" in the summertime. Whether wearing them just to the pool or waterpark or using them on the…
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Summer's Best Tank Tops and More From Aventura Clothing
alyssa · May 6, 2016
This year I was selected to be an ambassador for Aventura Clothing again. I am stoked, as I love their products but also the ethics behind their clothing. The…
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Gear Review: Kids Crossover Rain Jacket by Showers Pass
alyssa · April 29, 2016
We are totally stoked when we get a chance to try out a new (to us) brand making quality gear for kids. I only recently learned of Showers Pass, a company…
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Family Gear Guide
alyssa · April 28, 2016
We took a different approach this year to our gear guide. Rather than share the latest and greatest from brands across the market - we took a good look at our…
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Cubbies by ETS Apparel (Sweatshirt with zip-on mittens system)
Chuck and Kelly Konopa · February 24, 2016
As our kids have grown from infants to toddlers and now to ski ages (4 and 6 years old), we've gone through many trials keeping their hands warm and dry in the…
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Gear Review: Microspikes and Nano Spikes by Kahtoola
alyssa · January 15, 2016
- When I was a teenager, skiing and living in Colorado, my friends used to tease me that I was more coordinated on my skis than walking on my own two feet.…
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Gear Review: Lil' Ripper Gripper Ski/Snowboard Harness
alyssa · December 2, 2015
We are eeking out of the bunny-hill years but honestly the most questions we receive regarding teaching kids to ski is about how and when to teach your young…
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Favorites from Aventura Clothing for Fall/Winter
alyssa · October 28, 2015
Truthfully? Summer has over stayed its welcome here in Utah. Being in the paradise of Lake Tahoe, California as the summer nights chilled down to 40 degrees…
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Gear Review: Little Nutty Nutcase Helmets for Kids
alyssa · September 1, 2015
Happy back to school season, parents! Honestly, I have some mixed emotions about the whole affair. Maybe my inner child never really grew up because I love…
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Gear Review: Vasque Breeze 2.0 (hiking boot for kids)
alyssa · July 22, 2015
- The more miles our kids hike, the greater the need for good shoes. - We've found the actual type of shoe depends largely on our kid's preference. Our boy…
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Review: Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam For Kids
alyssa · July 11, 2015
Second to asking for more trail bait (ie. candy) while on adventures, are the never ending requests to "take pictures" with my phone or camera. Most the time I…
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Gear Review: Deuter Pace 28L SL (Women's)
alyssa · May 26, 2015
We have loved Deuter packs for many years now, using their ACT and Lite series for backpacking, the Comfort Air kid carrier and many of their kid's backpacks…
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My Favorites from Aventura Clothing 2015
alyssa · May 8, 2015
This last spring I had the honor of becoming one of Aventura Clothing's new 2015 Ambassadors. I was majorly stoke... in fact I still am! It isn't too often you…
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Gear Review: Switch Sunglasses and Liberty Sports Eyewear
alyssa · March 23, 2015
As a jack-of-all-trades family, our collection of eyewear is impressive. Between the five of us, sunglasses, goggles, running sunglasses, work glasses, etc…
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Gear Review: Headsweats Trucker Hats for athletes
alyssa · March 12, 2015
If you have engaged in the running or triathlon community for even a little while, you will undoubtedly have heard of Headsweats brand headwear. They are,…
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