In Memory of Axel Charrette & Sunsets
On February 28th a brave little soul left this world. You don’t have to have met two-year-old Axel to know he was full of life and joy. Every picture his mom Jen, of velomom.com and fellow outdoor blogger, posts shows a little boy embracing life to its fullest. Big smiles. Bright eyes. Busy legs. Axel had […]
A Good Sunrise
A good sunrise can keep me going all day. Yesterday was one of those mornings. The sun was just barely peeking over the ridge of the Chugach Mountains as I rode down the trail. The clouds were all crazy like someone had taken a whisk and whipped up the sky. The morning light then followed […]
Helly Hansen Warm Boxers
www.hellyhansen.com Retail price: $45 Wilderness for Kids received this product from Helly Hansen for review. Specs per manufacturer: Lifa® Stay Dry Technology Fabric weight 215g/m2 Merino wool Findings: The mom report– My kids ski competively with local cross country teams. Being new to this on a comp level, I carefully read through the mandatory gear list. In bold […]
Camping at 15 Below: Bring the Kids!
In a land where winter reigns for half the year, it would be a real shame to skip out on camping for that time just because the ground has frozen over. True, winter camping does pose interesting challenges, but it also holds some unique rewards. Rewards of winter camping: Because the world is frozen, rivers […]
Ausangate Socks–footwear of royalty
www.ausangatesocks.com Retail price: Alpine Meadow Knee-High Alpacor Yarn Ski Socks $19.99 Disclosure of Material Connection: I received Alpine Meadow Knee High Alpacor ski socks for free from Ausangate as coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations in consideration for review publication. Specs per manufacturer: Great sock for ski boots. The natural warmth of alpaca hair will keep your […]
The Lazy Mom’s Reasons to Bike Commute in Winter
1. I always get to park my bike in my garage at home while my Suburban has to sit out in the cold. 2. No need to stop at the gas station. Yogurt with granola is all I need. 3. I never have to wait to warm up my bike. I don’t even need a […]
Braids in the Snow
One of my favorite things after a fresh snow is what I call “braids in the snow”. These are the twisted strands on tracks left from bikes on the trail and remind me of braided hair. They are best viewed in the morning before walkers and dogs have messed the tracks.
Hoar Frost Graffiti
Part of my bike commute goes over two branches of Campbell Creek. The railing of the bridge is a metal mesh that makes a perfect surface for hoar frost to grow on in the winter. Hoar frost, named after the old English word “hoar” meaning “showing signs of old age”, forms on cold clear nights […]
Bruce in the “Noe”
Artist, Zoe age 3 of Anchorage, AK
Snow, Snow
By Rebecca, age 10 from Anchorage, Alaska Snow, snow falls from the clouds, Lands on my tongue and fluters all around. It shimmers like christel in the sunlight snow, Snow, oh the fun times.