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 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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alyssa · March 10, 2014
- As a family we haven't been much into trekking poles. But this last winter my husband invested in a pair and has loved having them, especially when there…
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alyssa · February 25, 2014
I love spring. Probably more than any other season, there is so much you can do. From skiing to hiking and climbing, every adventurer can find some soul…
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alyssa · February 19, 2014
Important: Family-friendly means easy mileage and easy grade, but not always safe from avalanches! Please educate yourself and visit the Utah Avalanche Center…
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alyssa · February 4, 2014
Last week we went to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. And while we only spent a brief afternoon at the show (other more important things to do, like skiing)…
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alyssa · January 8, 2014
We were recently asked by a reader: Alyssa and Chris, what are your tips for taking a 1-year-old snowshoeing? We took our first child snowshoeing when she was…
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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 12, 2013
Kid's look really cute in rain boots. Yellow. Pink. Blue. Cute. That is why I agreed to test the Stonz Wear Rain Bootz out as ambassadors this fall/winter. But…
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alyssa · December 5, 2013
Merino is all the rage, right? Australian merino is even more so. But why? I am not really "up" on my merino hype and only know that I simply love the stuff.…
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alyssa · December 5, 2013
I have a love affair with this Stonewear Designs Dryflex Double Cross top. And a funny laundry rotation going with it right now. It looks like this: 1. Wear…
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alyssa · December 1, 2013
"In The Open 2014" consists of the gear we choose, use and abuse every time we step out the door. It is the gear we love and need. The gear we'd recommend.…
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alyssa · November 12, 2013
In the fall/winter our choice of footwear for the kids becomes less...forgiving. The low-top hiking shoes and sneakers we usually grab are not quite suitable…
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alyssa · October 23, 2013
Last month I received a copy of "Tell It On The Mountain", a walking documentary of life on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The PCT is 2,663 miles long and…
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alyssa · October 22, 2013
Ollie and Stella Outfitters have been generous with me as I've tested their one-piece rain, wind, and snow suit during each of the four seasons. You might…
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