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Winter Clothing for Kids

Winter Clothing for Kids

You and your children should wear multiple layers of clothing that provide various levels of protection against sweat, heat loss, wind and potentially snow. Layering works because the type of clothing you select for each stratum serves a different function, such as wicking moisture or shielding against wind.

by November 7, 2013 0 comments Gear, Skills
Screaming Toddlers – Kids on the Trail

Screaming Toddlers – Kids on the Trail

What do you do when your serene day on the mountain is interrupted by the sounds of screaming babies and whining toddlers? Or worse, what if those screaming kids on the trail belong to you?

by September 27, 2013 0 comments Trails
Hiking with Kids – Selecting a Trail

Hiking with Kids – Selecting a Trail

How do you know what trail is best for children to hike? Maybe you may live near a park or national forest and pass a trail on your way to work or when running errands. You may have overheard other hikers or parents talking about them. Even then, you probably don’t know much about those trails or if they’re right for you and your family.

by August 14, 2012 0 comments Skills
Do Your Kids Love to Hike or is it a Four-Letter-Word?

Do Your Kids Love to Hike or is it a Four-Letter-Word?

Unfortunately “H-I-K-E” to kids can all-too-easily become a “four-letter-word” they run from. It means a rapid pace, no break from mom and dad’s nagging and[Read More…]

by August 9, 2012 0 comments Community, Skills