The biting cold starts to leave the air, and the feeling of warm sun on your face almost leaves you giddy. If you live anywhere with distinct seasons, the arrival…
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6 Awesome Travel Products You’ll Love
The thing about a really great bag, is it just gets better with use. It softens, and molds to the way you lug it. You instinctively know exactly where to…
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6 Tips for Staying Healthy In Winter
This season my family and I had dodged the sickness bullet thusfar, until my kids came down with a cold the past week. Those are pretty manageable, so if that’s the…
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My First Kayak Adventure Ever… in Sagres Portugal!
Death by rollover. Trapped upside down in my kayak, whoosing past head-smashing rocks, unable to release my lower body from its underwater tomb. Yep, it’s one of my worst nightmares. Can…
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The Ultimate Outdoor Woman Gift Guide
It’s been another year of trying out all kinds of outdoor, travel, and fashion gear for the Colorado Mountain Mom site. I’m an outdoor gal with a wide range of…
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Must-See New Haiku Bag Designs for Fall
Coming to you from the hip Northwestern US, Haiku Bags are a must have for any outdoor adventuring gal. I love their use of durable recycled materials, fun decorative details,…
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Family Mountain Biking Adventure Puts Sharpie Extreme to Test
About a decade ago, my husband and I moved our young family to Colorado. We both loved the outdoors, and wanted our kids to grow up with an enjoyment and…
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Keeping Your Kids Fit and Safe This Summer with Fun Outdoor Activities
We all look forward to the summer, as this is the time where you and the kids can spend plenty of quality time together in the great outdoors. Not only…
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Take It All With You in the Go-To Mom SCOTTeVEST Sterling Jacket
In the world of travel vests, SCOTTeVEST is king. I’d heard of them for years, and longed to have one of these nifty, multi pocketed, ideal-for-travel vests. Available in many…
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Summer Beach Essentials Roundup
I know what you’re thinking. Why is the “mountain mom” writing a gear review for beach products? Well, first off… I know a good outdoor gear product when I see…