alyssa · August 2, 2013
I do some "risky" things. Climbing. Backpacking. Some might even say skiing. But not that risky. I am that person who sits down after a fun multi-pitch 5.7/5.8…
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TylerTebbs · July 25, 2013
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…
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alyssa · July 15, 2013
I cannot say this was my first time on a Stand Up Paddle board (SUP).... but it was a first for my family. See I grew up windsurfing every weekend and windy…
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alyssa · July 9, 2013
As a family, we've tried out a ton of different sleeping bags over the years. And for the vast amount of families, you cannot go wrong. Well...too wrong. Most…
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alyssa · July 2, 2013
After an inspiring all-women's backpacking trip in Colorado last year, I was motivated to plan my first trip out here in Utah. After much debating on location,…
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alyssa · June 27, 2013
With the Fourth of July staring us in the face, I figured I would share some of our favorite camping items for family fun! These range in price and size but…
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chris · June 17, 2013
I have several backpacking pet peeves. Bad (or not enough) food, bad sleep. They can take what would be the most amazing experience and make it unenjoyable.…
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alyssa · June 12, 2013
Every once and awhile I have some romantic, glorious idea...albeit ambitious. And last winter, when the snow swirled deep, I was dreaming of sunshine and wild…
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alyssa · June 11, 2013
I really don't have any idea how to approach this post. Every person requires a different amount of food. Quantity also depends greatly on age of kids and…
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alyssa · June 3, 2013
- Weather, snow pack, and location permitting, we are headed on the first of our family backpacking trips this weekend! And so, my posts have been less…
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alyssa · May 27, 2013
This last weekend we were side-lined by a small running injury so we decided to kick around close to home. Which led to a whole host of new adventures up near…
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alyssa · May 19, 2013
Two weeks ago our family had a mind-boggling line-up of outdoor activities that only one canyon I know of could supply at the same time: Little Cottonwood…
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alyssa · May 6, 2013
Well, after last week's successful hiking and climbing day, we took a look at another weekend full of 70 degree forecasts and decided to head out camping for…
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alyssa · May 2, 2013
There are outdoor brands for every body shape, but rarely is there a brand that fits every body. When I got married, my husband was blown away by how difficult…
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alyssa · April 23, 2013
I sort of want to check out. And scroll through thumbnails on Pinterest all afternoon. I sort of want to check out. And leave the endless re-directing of my…
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