alyssa · November 11, 2015
The crisp fall air teases my hair and the city sprawls far below, bumping both sides of the valley. Daughters run up and down the path and take turns climbing…
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alyssa · May 20, 2015
The hot air shimmers off the pavement, blurring the orange and pink rocks off to the east of us as we travel south on I-15. I am overcome by the beauty of the…
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alyssa · May 18, 2015
It is only one week until the St. George Ironman 70.3, a race I enthusiastically signed up for 5 months ago, when it was snowing outside and the thought of…
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alyssa · April 7, 2015
I love it when our readers contacts us for more information! That is what we are about here! Sharing information, having conversation, making adventures…
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alyssa · October 22, 2014
Dare I say I've lived in Utah for almost 4 years and never visited Goblin Valley? Until last weekend this was true! Goblin Valley, a secluded valley in central…
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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 · 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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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 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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alyssa · May 21, 2014
There are so many great kid carriers on the market. But when it comes to cargo space, the Kelty Pathfinder 3.0 is one of our favorites. Tested in: Nearly…
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alyssa · May 6, 2014
We've all heard people say, "Things just ain't like they used to be." Well, after two separate camping road trips in the last year, I feel I can wholeheartedly…
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alyssa · March 26, 2014
It is Sunday morning and despite being early March, it feels like April. Temperatures are encouraging us out the door and even though I am operating as a…
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alyssa · March 24, 2014
A Kid Project reader recently asked: How do you make your toddlers stay in their sleeping bags? My 21-month-old rolls all over the crib and she hates to wear…
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alyssa · March 17, 2014
A good kid carrier is a must-have for any outdoor family. And having one that suits your needs might not be as straight forward as you think. So we jumped on…
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