alyssa · April 27, 2014
It is nearly Christmas. But even the soft white glow of tree lights and snow falling softly is not helping me settle. I am wound tight. The stress in my…
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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 13, 2014
I've come to the point where I really doubt whether any woman has truly ever loved her body. We are so full of criticism for ourselves, aren't we? Yesterday I…
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alyssa · February 16, 2014
Someone posed a question the other day, "what does being an outdoor mom really mean?" For some moms it means teaching their kids to love, respect, and be…
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alyssa · February 10, 2014
My boy is a toy kid. Some kids aren't that into toys (my daughter) but my boy is obsessed and motivated with toys of any kind. So naturally, as an outdoor…
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alyssa · January 28, 2014
We head up to Snowbasin Resort. The sun shines (a little too hotly for January) and the car is a roar of excitement. Today a few friends are coming up to ski…
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alyssa · January 1, 2014
Four years ago my "New Year's resolutions" forever changed. I was challenged by a yoga instructor to choose one word for my year. Not a list of "to dos" and…
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alyssa · December 31, 2013
One last look at a year full of a LOT of first for us as a family. First snowshoe trips. First time on cross-country skis. First half and full marathons. First…
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alyssa · December 10, 2013
Tested in: Wasatch Range, UT; Fall and early Winter conditions Cost: $100 Best Use: Casual Outdoor Wear in Fall/Spring or locations with semi-mild Winters.…
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alyssa · December 9, 2013
We've teamed up with Snowbasin Ski Resort as a part of their Powderoy Blogger Team for the 2013-2014 season. But before the chance of working together with…
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alyssa · November 25, 2013
In case you are not well acquainted with the term "dirt bagger" or "dirt bag climber," here it is: 1. Dirtbag Climber A glorified bum, who spends all of…
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chris · November 18, 2013
Recently I had the opportunity to try out Chrome Industries' Cobra Hoodie. The Cobra Hoodie is a 100% merino wool hoodie that is designed for an urban cyclist…
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alyssa · November 4, 2013
Bring a can of food and get a free tram ride at Snowbird Resort? I am so in. Not to mention the blizzard of snow the Wasatch is getting right now. Can I say we…
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alyssa · October 30, 2013
The dust swirls around our Xterra as we negotiate the last few miles of dirt road. Hwy 191 is up ahead, marking our last leg back into Moab. The kids sit…
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alyssa · October 25, 2013
It is still and dark. The clock ticks 5 a.m. and I cannot sleep. I pull out the coffee. Moving slowly, not wanting to wake my exhausted crew still breathing…
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