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Backpacking Hiking Packing List for Families

Our family did the West Coast Trail! I cannot believe it. It was amazing and incredibly hard. We will be sharing more on that trip coming soon and how we tackled such a hard trip together. That trip, and other backcountry trips to places like Gem Lakes in Saskatchewan, have helped us create the ultimate…

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Best Hiking Backpacks for Kids

I have a secret. I am excited for the day my kids are old enough that they carry the heaviest gear in their hiking backpacks on our adventures because they are fitter than me. I have heard that is a thing from some of the parents with kids that are grown. I feel like the…

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Outdoor Books for Families Giveaway

It is week three of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…

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Book Launch and Kuma Sunglasses Giveaway!

It is week three of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…

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Book Launch and $150 Giveaway to All Out Kid’s Gear

It is week two of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…

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Saucony Peregrine

Book Launch and Saucony Peregrine 11 Trail Runner Giveaway!

Some of you might know that I published my first book last year in June 2020. But, last year when my book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” launched, I felt like I was not able to properly celebrate. It was June 2020 and there were more important issues happening in the…

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Big Agnes Tent

Best 4 Man Tent for Families

Finding a quality 4 man tent to sleep in as a family is important. But first, you need to decide if you want to have a bit more space? Is cost a factor? Do you want a 4 person tent that will also double as a backcountry tent for your family? Does the early morning…

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Baby snowboard

How to Teach a Kid to Snowboard

Last year, I thought our family shred adventures were epic. Well, this year I am blown away by the amount of fun we have as a family shredding all sorts of runs. We also hit a huge milestone this year. This season, our youngest daughter has learnt to carve! She is five years old and…

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Indoor Playground for Kids at home

Indoor Playground for Kids at Home – The Swedish Ladder

This year, our family has been forced to spend more time indoors with our kids, and I know for a fact that we are not alone. Sometimes there just is not enough time to go on a grand outdoor adventure with the kids because a project is due or zoom meetings are happening. Balancing work…

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Outdoor Family Holiday Giveaway

2020 Outdoor Family Holiday Giveaway

It is here! The 2020 Outdoor Family Holiday Giveaway! Every year, I put together a holiday giveaway and I get really excited about the items that I giveaway. This year, the items in the giveaway are about building connections as a family and getting outdoors. Each item in the giveaway was also featured in the…

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Annika Mang is the Founder and writer at BorntobeAdventurous.com . She is a mother of two adventurous toddlers. With a Bachelor degrees in Physical Education and Education, it is her mission to show families just how easy, fun and healthy it is to spend time outdoors. You can usually find her and her family in the Canadian Rockies where they love to camp, hike and snowboard.

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