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Category: SKI/SNOW
Which Montana Ski Resort Is Best for Your Family? Comparing Blacktail, Whitefish, and Lookout Pass
If you’re dreaming of a family ski trip that doesn’t involve long lift lines, crazy resort prices, and crowds everywhere you turn, you’re in the right place. I’m Sara McCarty, mom of 3 ski fanatics and founder of Run Wild My Child. After spending spring break road-tripping through Western Montana with my family, I’m here…
The Ultimate Family Road Trip Through Northwest Montana
Are you looking for the perfect spring break getaway for your adventurous, nature-loving family? Our 10-day Montana spring break road trip through Northwest Montana was everything we could’ve dreamed of and more—packed with family-friendly skiing, affordable winter activities, cozy cabins, epic views, and outdoor fun for all ages. In this post, I’m sharing our ultimate…
Practical Tips for Getting Kids Outside in the Winter
Embracing the winter season with kids in tow can be a chilly challenge. But kids (and their parents) need time outside during the winter, just as much as any other time of year. There are so many amazing benefits of spending time outside together during the winter season. Today, Teri Walzenbach, Washington mom of two,…
Best Kids’ Winter Boots
We rounded up the highest-rated and most recommended kids’ winter boots on the market and put them to the test! And we’re sharing our recommendations for the best winter boots for kids with you! Leslie Alvis, an Ohio mom of four, let her kids put a dozen of the best winter snow boots through the…
Cross Country Skiing with Kids
Cross-country skiing with kids is a great way to get outside in the winter months, explore your area, and get physically active! And it’s easier to get started than you might think! Today, Executive Team member and California mom of three, Araceli Gonzalez, is here sharing her family’s recent experience cross-country skiing for the first…
Snowboarding with Kids at Bolton Valley Resort
Snowboarding is a really fun, active, and challenging way to get kids outside during the winter months. Today, Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach teacher, photographer, and mom of two skateboarding kids is here to share her family’s recent experience at Bolton Valley Resort in Richmond, Vermont, learning how to snowboard. She gives us a great…
Beginner’s Guide to Downhill Skiing with Kids
Downhill skiing is a super fun and active winter activity for the whole family. Skiing is also a sport that kids can start learning at a very young age. Today, Sarah Warburton, mom of two raising her daughters in the Alps, is here today with all you need to know to get started downhill skiing…
Gear Review: Best Kids’ Gloves and Mittens for Outdoor Play
With the winter cold always comes the battle over wrangling my kids into gloves or mittens. Over the years, we’ve gone through countless pairs of kids’ gloves – from the cheap ones grabbed at my local Target to the expensive ones that I special ordered from the best gear companies. As you can imagine, not…
Family Travel: Vista Verde Ranch, Colorado
Are you looking for an unforgettable family vacation? Want to find a place full of memorable outdoor adventures for the entire family? Are you craving a luxurious guest ranch experience while you enjoy the beauty of a traditional dude ranch? We’ve found the perfect place. Today, Araceli Gonzalez, a California mom of three, is going…
60+ Indoor & Outdoor Snow Day Activities for Kids
Snow days are the stuff of childhood dreams! A whole day off school to play in the snow sounds great to most kids. But, snow days are not always easy for parents. Many times, parents still have to work or take care of things around the house. While we’re all about getting kids OUTSIDE, we…
Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing with Kids
Do you dread winter? Feel like you’re trapped inside with wild kiddos because winter activities take a lot of preparation, skill, time, or money? We have some great news for you! There is a simple winter activity that requires just a few resources and will inspire you and your children to get outdoors, enjoying the…
48 Hours in Banff National Park with Kids
Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, comprised of 6,641 square kilometers of unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Banff is home to world-class skiing and snowboarding, the emerald waters of Lake Louise and the breath-taking towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway. Today we are thrilled to have local mom…
The Perfect Snow Day
With the groundhog seeing his shadow and predicting six more weeks of winter, I thought it might be a nice change of pace to put a hold on the winter-bashing and share a beautiful post, written and photographed by the amazing Angie Mahlke, all about embracing your inner child this winter and having a perfect…