Our family loves snowboarding. We started teaching our two girls how to snowboard when they were one and two years old. When we first started out, there were not many families that were snowboarding. In fact, the common misconception was that little kids could not snowboard. Well, I am hear to tell you that kids,…
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…
Cat Skiing at Castle Mountain Resort
Tucked in the Canadian Rockies two and half hours south of Calgary is Alberta’s mountain with the largest snowfall in Alberta, Castle Mountain Ski Resort. It also happens to be the closest mountain ski resort to Saskatoon and Regina at just over seven hours away. This is the second time our family has been to…
The Ultimate Family Ski and Snowboard Vacation at Lake Louise
I open the door to the vehicle and the girls jump out ready for another snowboard adventure with my toddlers. To hold them back, I give each of them a chocolate croissant that I intentionally packed to give me extra time to organize all of our gear. I am a little tired, but then it…
5 Outdoor Mittens for Kids: Choosing the right pair for your child
There are so many options and different pairs work better for different children. This can be such a challenge when trying to find the “right” pair for your child. But, in extremely cold weather there is no debate. Children have to wear mitts or the tears will start coming. In some cases it can be…
The Best Snowboarding Gear for Toddlers/Preschoolers
Alright. This question has been coming up a lot. And I mean a lot. “What is your favourite snowboarding gear for toddlers/preschoolers?” Gear is not cheap but can be worth the investment if it is high quality, can be passed down to siblings or resold. And so… here is The Best Snowboarding Gear for Toddlers/Preschoolers.…
Snowboarding with Toddlers: 2 and 4 year olds CAN snowboard (Video)
Snowboarding with toddlers on your own may seem impossible but it is possible and can be alot of fun. I remember the first time I took both of my girls snowboarding by myself. It felt insane. They were 1 and 3 years old at the time. Luckily, it was a warmer winter day and it…
Connect as a Family at Pincher Creek and Castle Mountain Resort
Awe inspiring views. Exploring less travelled areas. Connecting as a family. Pincher Creek and Castle Mountain Resort are the place for families to enjoy winter in the great outdoors. Here’s my must-do list for when you’re planning your family getaway. Moonlit Snowshoeing under the stars with Alberta Parks Snowboarding Alberta’s powder-filled Castle Mountain Resort Chairlift…
Family Snowcation at Sunshine Village Ski Resort
There are some places in Canada that are completely magical. They are not only a local’s favourite area to adventure but also an iconic place for tourists to explore. Sunshine Village is one of these vacation spots and finds itself on many traveler’s bucket lists. Our family recently spent the weekend at Sunshine Village Mountain…
Teaching Kids to Snowboard: Standing Up
Snowboarding with littles this winter has been SNOW much fun. Sorry with all the new snow I could not help myself. Anyways, it has also been amazing seeing our 4 year old progress and gain more control as she is riding down the hill. It has also been encouraging to see her learn the practical…