Tales of a Moutain Mama

Take Kids Fishing Guest Post

Amelia — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:00:52 -0400

Today we welcome Stephanie Vatalaro, Director of Communications, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to the blog. I grew up fishing, but we just haven’t made the effort much with our own kids yet to get them out fishing. However, we enjoyed participating in Kids’ Fishing Day in Dubois for many years. I asked Stephanie [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Take Kids Fishing *Guest Post*

Get Ready for the Great American Backyard Campout 2013

Amelia — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:59 -0400

Get Ready for the Great American Backyard Campout 2013 | Amelia

This weekend (Saturday, June 22nd, to be exact) families across the country will be camping. Some in their backyards, some in campgrounds, some on tops of mountains. They will all be celebrating an event we love to help promote just because it shows that camping is doable for everyone. Last year we participated in the [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Get Ready for the Great American Backyard Campout 2013

Why I Taught My Kids to Poop In the Woods

Amelia — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:00:55 -0400

Why I Taught My Kids to Poop In the Woods | Amelia

Today we welcome John to the blog as we finish out this week celebrating dads. I first “discovered” his writing over at on the Tubbs Snowshoes site and have loved his stories and push for family adventure. Please welcome John (and, as always, feel free to leave him some feedback in the comments!) More about [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Why I Taught My Kids to Poop In the Woods

JetBoil Flash and Coffee Press Giveaway

Amelia — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:39:53 -0400

JetBoil Flash and Coffee Press Giveaway | Amelia

We are big fans of JetBoil. They are the quickest and most efficient way to get hot water on the trail. I actually put off buying one for years because I thought they were silly, but we have absolutely loved ours. Not only is the quality amazing, they stand behind their products and their customer [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | JetBoil Flash and Coffee Press Giveaway

A Camping Chair Breakdown + Giveaways

Amelia — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:00:12 -0400

A Camping Chair Breakdown + Giveaways | Amelia

While I love “going natural” and just sitting on logs/rocks/heaps of dirt while out camping or adventuring, having a good chair along sometimes really does make a difference. And, because not all camp chairs are created equal, we thought we would spend a little time breaking them down (and showing off their perks and downsides.) [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | A Camping Chair Breakdown + Giveaways

Spring Styles for Men + Giveaways

Amelia — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:00:09 -0400

Spring Styles for Men + Giveaways | Amelia

I know that in general men aren’t as concerned with “fashion” as women. However, good clothing certainly has its place and we love it when it not only looks good, but functions well too. We (me for the looks, him for the function) appreciate church shirts you can bike and sweat in and pants you [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Spring Styles for Men + Giveaways

Sold on Jerky (from House of Jerky) + Giveaway

Amelia — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:10:21 -0400

Sold on Jerky (from House of Jerky) + Giveaway | Amelia

Something about jerky usually repels me. I know that sounds completely absurd to most of you, but in general, I really don’t like it. I find it tough to eat, too spicy for my tastes and one food I stay away from (despite the fact that it is great for hiking and backpacking.) When House [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Sold on Jerky (from House of Jerky) + Giveaway

Canoe Camping with Kids

Amelia — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:07 -0400

Canoe Camping with Kids | Amelia

Today we welcome Ken Schmaltz to the blog. He is a dad, a Canadian, an outdoorsmen and a fellow blogger. I have been asking him for months now to share his stories about canoe camping with his kids (just because I think it sounds like great fun and hope to do it with my family [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Canoe Camping with Kids

Celebrating Dads….all week long!

Amelia — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:12:12 -0400

Celebrating Dads….all week long! | Amelia

We’re big fans of dads. Weird as that sounds, sometimes the dads don’t get enough credit around here simply because of the name of our blog (“Mama” not “Mama and Dadda” or something like that!) But, the fact is that in our family, Dad is pretty important. In fact, he is the top reason we [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Celebrating Dads….all week long!

A Guide to Finding the Best Hiking Backpack

Amelia — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:53:39 -0400

A Guide to Finding the Best Hiking Backpack | Amelia

Katie Armstrong joins us on the blog today with a great introduction to FindTheBest.com (a place to compare unbiased reviews of numerous products) and how it can relate to finding the best/most applicable outdoor gear (in this case hiking backpacks). With all the gear that is out there now, we think this is a good [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | A Guide to Finding the Best Hiking Backpack

Mount Washburn (and the Gear that Got us There)

Amelia — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:03:34 -0400

Mount Washburn (and the Gear that Got us There) | Amelia

This is the ideal time of the year (in my opinion) to put in some serious miles hiking. The temperatures are cooler, the fire season has wound down a bit (meaning Mtn Papa is around more) and the turning leaves and clear skies are stunning. I drink up fall every moment I can. I [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Mount Washburn (and the Gear that Got us There)

Boiling River, Yellowstone

Amelia — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:00:59 -0400

Boiling River, Yellowstone | Amelia

We are going to be able to start focusing on doing some more area exploration via trail as the temperatures start to cool down just a little bit. Farcountry Press sent us an excellent book of Yellowstone Day hikes which we will be working through (and reporting on) along with our own explorations. Since [...]

Tales of a Mountain Mama | Boiling River, Yellowstone