Welcome to summertime friends! For most of you, the kids are out of school, mornings are way more relaxed, but you also might be wondering what you can do to help keep those kids active and off the couch for the next 2 months. Why not start building good habits with a fun challenge designed…

Hi friends! Man, it has been a rough week. If you missed our adventures – you can read about them here: Instagram But I figure it is the PERFECT opportunity for a giveaway. AND I get to introduce you to some of our favorite brands that we are working with this year! The winner will…

Every November, social media becomes flush with “Thankfulness challenges” and similar sentiments. And honestly, this year I internally thought, “Here we go again, how trite.” And how wrong of me! For if there is one thing in life I seek to be, it is a person full of gratitude! Thankfulness is never overused, unoriginal, or…

I love dads. And I love dad-ing. You know what I mean by dad-ing right? This is dad-ing: When you are having a girls weekend and you receive a photo with eight kids and three dads all biking across town. You are tempted to freak out. But then you relax… all the kids have survived…

We burrowed in close, hugging an aluminum cup of wine, watching the sun tuck in for the night behind the amazing towers and spires in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. There we were, four girls and nothing but stars over our heads for four days. We spent countless hours talking through life and gear…

If you familiar with Pakems, then you probably heard of them in conjunction with Apres Ski. The high top boots are great after a long day of skiing and you can toss them in a backpack super easy.  But last fall we took the low-top Pakems out for a few test trips and I must…

Today we are giveaway one pair of youth trekking poles in conjunction with Outdoor Products! We have loved these poles, and the best part is their versatility. Not only have they been useful on slippery or difficult trials, snowshoeing, and hiking but we used them all season for skiing! My favorite part? They will still…

This week I am excited to introduce you to an adventure family retailer, Go Tike Go. They are the enthusiastic sponsors of today’s giveaway! Go check out their site and the many unique and awesome options that make traveling and adventuring with your baby easier. Here is our recent review of the BobaAir. Now onto…

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…

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…

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….

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….

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…

Recently I have been more aware of the harmful effects of the sun’s rays on our eyes. My friend Haley over at ClimbRunLiftMom, was diagnosed with UV Keratitis after a long day climbing at high elevation (and around snow). The sun actually burned her corneas! And she had sunglasses on, albeit cheap ones from the gas…

We are on day five of our “Multi-tasking Must-Haves” journey. And day 5 of some awesome giveaways! If you are just checking in, here is what you’ve missed: ENO hammocks, Hydroflask, Teton Sports Summit 1500 pack, and DucksDay Kid’s Outerwear. Today is the last day to enter the ENO Hammock giveaway too. Today, I want…

Hey friends! It has been a great week for giveaways! How could it not be? Today I get to introduce you to Ducksday Kid’s Outdoor Gear and their wind/snow/rain suit. What is a Ducksday rain suit? In short, it is a lightweight, one piece suit that is water and wind proof…and folds up into a…

Enter: My new favorite backpack. Talk about a multi-purpose pack. But I’ll get to that. Summit 1500 Specs: Volume: 1500 cubic inches/ 25 L Pack weight: 2.4 lbs. Waist belt 24″- 60″ Torso length: fixed 17″ Features: Hydration-ready (2 liters) with right and left ports and clips for the drinking tube 2 side mesh pouches with…

Welcome back to day two of our multi-tasking must-have giveaway week! If you haven’t already joined us on Facebook, please do. We are discussing other must-have outdoor items all week! What is a Hydroflask? Hydroflask makes a line of double wall, vacuum insulated, stainless steel water bottles and food storage containers. We’ve had a chance…

Happy Monday everyone!! It is going to be an awesome week because we are giving away some awesome outdoor gear EVERYDAY this week. This gear has been tried and tested for the last few months and we are excited to share it with you! Join us on Facebook for more conversation on must-have camping and…