Summer in the mountains is beautiful. While we all miss ski season, the glorious long days and cool nights are perfect for hiking and backpacking. Today, a review of some summer essentials: women’s hiking pants from Kühl, and two more favorites, to make your summer treks more comfortable. Women’s Hiking Pants from Kühl I’ve got […]
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Independence Day (Hiking, Biking, Fear and Freedom)
Recognizing that I will never mountain bike as well as my family has taught me some lessons about family skiing, as well. It was July 4th and my dog Jasper and I were alone on a beautiful alpine trail deep in the mountains of western Colorado. Blessedly alone, save for the songs of mountain birds, […]
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Summer Fun at Ski Areas: Hiking Near Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire
In late April, I was working on an article for Liftopia.com about free things for families to do at ski areas during the summer. (You can read the full Liftopia post here) Many ski areas and resorts provided me with information, some of which I’m sharing on Facebook this summer. Ragged Mountain Resort in New […]
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Ten Benefits Teens Get from Outdoor Adventure Activities
By Kimberly Duffy, Keystone Science School For over ten years Keystone Science School (KSS) has taken teens on adventure trips throughout Colorado and Utah. From that experience we’ve seen the benefit of outdoor adventure for teens. In case you need more reasons to send your teen outdoors for a memorable adventure, here are ten benefits […]
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Gear Notes: Surprising Gifts for Picky Guys
I had an interesting experience over Thanksgiving break. My son came home from college to find a throw pillow and blanket from Ski Stuff on his bed. This is a young man who doesn’t like me changing anything in his room. So I wasn’t sure how he’d react. Thus, I was quite surprised when he […]
