Way back in 2011, we received our first Transpack Ski Boot Backpacks. Although we’d previously instituted a “one-bag per person” family policy, we were using duffel bags. The Transpack ski boot backpacks were enlightening. Each of us, even our kids, could carry our own boots, helmets and more on our backs, freeing up our hands […]
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Gear Notes: Stay Warm with Oyuki, Connect with Bonx Grip, Minimize with Kulkea
Stay Warm with Mittens and More, From Oyuki Last winter, three families tested Oyuki mittens for me. Their reviews were glowing. The Bado Mitt for Toddlers Here’s what Kevin said, “These gloves were a game changer for my two-year old. They fit well. The interior of the thumb is white so it was easy to […]
Gear Notes: Backpacking 101, Sun Sleeves and Fabletics
On Wednesday, our youngest son takes some big steps into the world of adulthood and becomes a freshman at the University of Colorado. These first steps won’t be into a dorm room or an academic classroom. Instead, he’s spending his first week of college backpacking on a program called CU in the Rockies. Jealous much? […]
Slant Skis: Handcrafted Skis from Lake Tahoe
A few years ago, my sons and I skied Squaw Valley and visited the Slant Skis factory. Josh Bennett, the company founder, gave us a tour and we learned a lot about how skis are designed and built. And while I had every intention of writing about this experience, I never did (sorry Josh). So […]
Spring Cleaning for Skiers
When ski season comes to close, it’s time to mend, clean and store your gear. Clean, Tune and Wax Your Skis Caring for your skis at the end of the season makes good sense. From a financial point of view, you’ve invested money in your family’s gear, so it’s important to preserve and protect that investment. […]