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THE EXPLORER BLOG
This is where education meets experience. Inside our blog, you’ll find real life outdoor guidance, trail tested advice, and inspiration to help you raise kids outside with confidence.


Green Monster Icefall Hike: A Winter Hiking Adventure in Kananaskis Country
Green Monster Icefall is a winter only hike tucked along Evan Thomas Creek in Kananaskis Country. This seasonal adventure leads through frozen creek corridors and past smaller icefalls before reaching the towering emerald tinted waterfall known as the Green Monster. With exposure, chains, and shared use with ice climbers, this hike asks for presence, preparation, and respect. It is a powerful reminder that winter holds its own quiet magic when we choose to lean into it.
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Where to Hike in Mount Rainier National Park With Kids: Hiking Mom Hike List
While traveling by camper van to a charity hike, we planned a meaningful stop at Mount Rainier National Park with our kids. This guide shares our favourite kid friendly and stroller friendly hikes, including trail distances and practical tips for families.
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Your Complete Guide to Ice Cleats (Micro Spikes) for Winter Hiking Safety: Baby Wearing in the Winter and Kids Ice Cleats Gear Recommendations
Ice cleats are a year round essential in the Canadian Rockies. I start using them as early as September and keep them on hand through winter and well into spring. They keep every step steady while babywearing and help toddlers and older kids stay safe on icy or muddy trails. With the right traction, families can explore confidently in every season.
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Sunshine Meadows Wildflower Hike with Babies & Kids: Sunshine Village Summer Hiking for Families
How to hike at sunshine meadows with kids and babies in Banff National Park. What to expect when exploring Sunshine Village in the Summer.
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The Ultimate Gear Strap for Hiking Moms: The Trail Tether for Outdoor babies so you never lose a soother, binky, pacifier, snack cup, toy, or water bottle, ever again!
I share why I love the new trail tether when hiking with a baby and adventuring with the kids. I share some fun uses for the trail tether.
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Osprey Poco Vs Osprey Poco Premium Child Hiking Carrier: Differences on Osprey's Poco Hard-Frame Child Carriers
Hiking Mom with Osprey Poco Child Carrier. A comparison between the Osprey Poco Premium and the Osprey Poco child carrier.
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Hiking Mom Hydration Essentials: 6 Reasons to Hike with a Hydration Pack
A hydration pack makes it much easier to hike with a baby.
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