“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”
– Unknown
The tent is the biggest and perhaps most complicated purchase of all the gear needed for a family camping trip. Tents come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, colors, materials, and more features than you can begin to imagine. Buying a tent for camping quickly gets overwhelming. So how to choose a family tent […]
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We have a guest post today! Macey is a 3rd grader who has been hiking since she was a baby. Since moving to Colorado last year, she has been hiking more than ever and learning even more about enjoying time on the trails. She chose “how to hike” as her topic for a school project. She
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It’s no secret that we all need a little time outdoors. Spending time away from technology and soaking up a little vitamin D can be just what we need to recharge while getting quality family time. But it’s easy to get stuck thinking of new activities to do outside with our families. Next time you
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One of the first things we learned about camping in Colorado is that you have to plan ahead – way ahead. Campgrounds fill up fast, so there is little luck with impromptu camping weekends here. While Hermit’s Hollow is often full, there seems to be a handful of sites available just a few weeks in
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Update for 2022 Questival: Cotopaxi has teamed up with Hoka to bring you an all-new, COVID-friendly Questival in spring 2021. Check here for updates on the Cotopaxi adventure race for 2022! Have you ever decided to do something but weren’t quite sure what you just got yourself into? We seem to get ourselves into that
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The more you hike with your kids, the more you learn about what motivates them on the trail. We know our kids don’t hike well when they are hungry. And even if they are not, stopping for water and a snack is a quick distraction to get them going again. One of our go-to trails
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I always dream of elaborate, rustic breakfasts at the campground – until I start making our camping menu. When the ingredient and kitchen gear list starts getting really long, I shift gears and end up with a menu from these simple and easy breakfasts for camping trips. The easiest breakfasts for camping don’t require cooking,
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There was that one hike where I swear we weren’t even 5 minutes in before hearing the first “are we almost there???” whine. A day on the trails with the kids has to be one of the easiest ways to get them to spend time outdoors, connecting with nature. But if you’ve ever been out
How to Make Hiking Fun for Kids: 11 Effortless Ideas Read More »
It’s so easy to pack way too much camping gear on a car camping trip. All the things you need (like your tent, food, and clothes) already take up a lot of space. Then add all the things you want (comfy camp chairs and games for the kids), and it really starts to eat up
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Nothing says winter adventure like heading up to the mountains to downhill ski with the family, but the idea of planning a family ski trip for the first time can be a little intimidating. Getting all the right equipment, finding the perfect ski destination, and learning how to ski can take a lot of research. Plus, it’s
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