Saturday was National Trails Day. I know, you might be thinking (as I often do), “seriously, is there a national day for everything?” Trails, however, are a good thing. So in honor a National Trails Day, a short look at the basics of hiking with kids and teens. Hiking With Kids and Teens Family Hiking Basics When […]
Six Lessons Skiing Teaches Us
Whether you call it graduation or commencement, spring is the time when we celebrate milestones reached by our children and young adults. Having recently attended a high school graduation, I found myself thinking about what I would say if ever called upon to inspire group of talented young people. This little bit of daydreaming resulted in […]
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Five “Don’t Miss” Family Hikes in the Western US
Last spring, I was asked to compile a list of five “bucket list” hikes in the western states for the Oboz Trail Tales Blog. My first reaction was one of incredulity. The western United States is massive. Choosing just five trails from thirteen states with millions of acres of public lands wasn’t going to be easy. But […]
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Old Dogs, New Tricks: Woodward Copper Is Not Just for Kids (Plus a Woodward Summer Camp Preview)
“Are you here for a tour?” I was standing at the check in desk at the Barn, Woodward Copper’s indoor training facility at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Holding both my helmet and ski boots, I was pretty sure I didn’t look like I just wanted a tour. Pointing to my husband and two sons, I clarified […]
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Sign Up Now for the Outdoor Mom Academy
What is the Outdoor Mom Academy? The Outdoor Mom Academy is an initiative developed by Rebecca Walsh (Hike Like a Woman), Amelia Mayer (Tales of a Mountain Mama) and Susan Strayer (Mountain Mom and Tots). Their goal is to inspire and help moms (and dads) enjoy family outdoor adventure with greater confidence and skill with 6 weeks of […]
