Coyote Gulch Backpacking Trip
Well, I went into this trip hoping to remove the bitter taste our last backpacking trip left me with (what, carrying 50 pounds straight up …
Getting your kids to like skiing
Recently, we received a great question from one of our readers and we wanted to share it with you. “Does anyone have a kiddo who …
What NOT to do on adventures with kids
I’m sure we have some readers who look at what we do with our kids, shake their heads and think, “I could never do that” …
5 Tips for Rock Climbing Safely with kids
A few days ago, Andrew and I took Mason rock climbing at our rec center. He was so crazy excited. After letting him watch last …
Backpacking with kids part 4: Tips for the trail
As you take kids off the beaten path, your going to expect adventure, chaos and challenges. Our three day trip was full of the unexpected, …
Backpacking with kids part 4: Tips for the trail Read More »
Backpacking with kids part 3: packing
Today’s the big day! We are so excited about this trip. What I really mean is that packing is a pain and it’s too late …
Backpacking with kids part 2: Selecting your destination
This is honestly one of our favorite parts of going on a trip – choosing where to go. We truly love browsing guide books, maps, …
Backpacking with kids part 2: Selecting your destination Read More »
Backpacking with kids part 1: assessing your ability
Want to backpack with your kids? Well the first step is to assess your ability. Well actually, your kids ability. Although it’s easy to get …
Backpacking with kids part 1: assessing your ability Read More »
Backpacking with kids… not for the faint of heart!
We did it when Mason was one. We did it last summer when Mason was 3 and Chloe still couldn’t walk. Most people consider the …
Backpacking with kids… not for the faint of heart! Read More »
Tips for Hiking with Kids
Hiking is really one of the easiest outdoor activities you can do with your family. It’s great because you can hike almost anywhere and choose …
Top 10 Tips for Camping with Kids
1. Do a practice run A child’s first camping trip (or an adult’s first camping trip with kids) is an exciting, nervous and sometimes overwhelming …
Whitewater for the kids!
It’s something we’ve been dreaming of since before the kids were born. Floating down a river, together, for days on end. Having nothing to do …
Why Bring the Kids?
Why bring the kids? Really, the question you should be asking is why not bring the kids! To us, bringing the kids is a way …