8 Unique Uses for Hand Warmers

8 Unique Uses for Hand Warmers

Posted by WinterKids on Sunday, November 25, 2018

Outdoor adventurers and sports enthusiasts know that hand and toe warmers can really be the difference between a good time and a great time. Once I learned that all I needed was the right gear to still enjoy my time outside in cold weather, it was a game changer and I have since become a winter hiker. To be outside (my favorite place to be) all year round has had a great impact on my happiness ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding

Tagged: hand warmers, ski safety, toe warmers, outside, adventure gear, christmas, cold, holiday favorite, outdoor gear, stocking stuffer, warmth


Adventure Kids Who Inspire Us

Adventure Kids Who Inspire Us

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, October 12, 2018

As a kid, the most frustrating phrase I ever heard uttered by adults in my life was, "You're too young." While yes, there are plenty of things that children should not be doing (paying bills or driving semi-trucks, for instance), I still find that we all sometimes underestimate the capability of children.Kids have incredible minds, active imaginations and generally upbeat attitudes (probably ...

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Categories: Kids' Health  |  Family Fun  |  Family Travel  |  Travel with Kids

Tagged: kids, outdoors, young adventurer, hiking, Travel, antarctica, appalachian trail, everest, inspired, outside, teens


Obermeyer Drops Retro Inspired Heritage Collection Just in Time for Fall

Obermeyer Drops Retro Inspired Heritage Collection Just in Time for Fall

Posted by WinterKids on Monday, September 10, 2018

 When someone says retro winter styles for kids I immediately am taken to the scene in A Christmas Story where poor Randy is incapacitated by the layers upon layers under his snowsuit his mother insisted he had to wear to school. Thankfully, the winter wear industry has spent many years focusing on breathability, mobility, waterproofing, and other technology that mean our kids never have to ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Family Fun

Tagged: Obermeyer, kids, Back To School, snow, ski, Jackets, winterkids, capes, fall fashion, retro, shawls, vests, vintage, winter fashion


A Ski Pro Named Palmer

A Ski Pro Named Palmer

Posted by WinterKids on Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Meet Palmer!All the way from Essex, UK this 8-year-old competitive ski champ is making moves and on his way to becoming a professional skier. Palmer is one of our amazing mini-ambassadors and we love seeing him excel in his sport! Palmer is a skier to watch -- pretty soon you might see him shred on TV! Name: Palmer Parish Age: 8 Home State: Essex, UK Winter Sport of Choice: Freestyle ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Kids Who Shred

Tagged: ski, adventurekids, winterkids, kidswhoshred, kidswhoski, outdoorkids, palmerparish, skiintheuk


A Girl Who Shreds

A Girl Who Shreds

Posted by WinterKids on Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Meet Merrick!She is one of our mini ambassadors and a killer snowboarder at the young age of 11! She’s a Colorado native who loves to be outside rain, snow, or shine.  She is absolutely a kid to watch as she crushes, on and off the slopes. Multi-talented and kind, Merrick is one cool cat and we were lucky enough to get to know her a little better. WK: How old were you when you first started ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Kid Friendly Colorado  |  Kids Who Shred

Tagged: snowboarding, adventurekids, coloradokids, girlswhoshred, kidswhosnowboard, outdoorgirls, winterkids


10 Great Places to Take Your Kids in Colorado

Posted by WinterKids on Friday, April 13, 2018

We know the best spots to hit the slopes in Colorado, but where are your favorite places to take the family during the off-season? There are so many great destinations to choose from in Colorado, it can be hard to decide which ones to hit. That’s why we wanted to share some of our favorite places to take the kiddos in our lovely home state.1.Tiny TownTiny Town – it’s exactly what you think – a ...

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Categories: Family Fun  |  Colorado Travel  |  Family Travel  |  Kid Friendly Colorado  |  Travel with Kids

Tagged: Family Fun, kid-friendly, Colorado, Candy Shops, Childhood Education, Childhood Learning, Ghost Towns, Places to go in Colorado, Puppet Theaters, Trains, Travel, Zoos


Winter Sports Dictionary for Dummies

Winter Sports Dictionary for Dummies

Posted by WinterKids on Monday, February 19, 2018

We have all heard a conversation between more advanced riders and thought what are they saying? Well here are some new words for your ski/snowboard vocabulary. Learn them, ride them, and love them!Moguls: Bumps set out on slopes for more advanced runners!Traverse: Skiing across a slope in a zigzag pattern.White Out: When there is almost no visibility due to heavy snowfall or fog.Snow Park: An ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Kids' Health  |  Family Fun


We Give You the Knowledge to Keep Your Family Warm

We Give You the Knowledge to Keep Your Family Warm

Posted by WinterKids on Monday, February 12, 2018

When we read a description for a jacket or pant we are interested in,  our mind thinks it sounds warm but is it really? The technology used today states this coat has Omni Heat, or Gore-Tex, and Dryride? But as consumers, it’s hard to know what those terms actually mean. I’ll go over what you should look for in coats when looking at insulation and waterproof capabilities. I’ll even define those ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Kids' Health  |  Family Fun


Safety Tips for the Slopes

Safety Tips for the Slopes

Posted by WinterKids on Monday, January 29, 2018

Skiing and Snowboarding while both fun also have responsibilities that need to take place to make it enjoyable. Safety is essential when you are on the slopes. It is not only to protect you but the others around you who may or may not have the same skill set! Leg, wrist, and head injuries are common among them and a high percentage happen in beginners. Slope condition like ice and overcrowded ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Kids' Health  |  Family Fun


Your When, Where, Why on the Winter Olympics!

Your When, Where, Why on the Winter Olympics!

Posted by WinterKids on Monday, January 15, 2018

We are all getting excited about Feb. 9th- through Feb. 25th!  We have been waiting patiently for four long years to watch two weeks of winter sports!  An opportunity to cheer on TEAM USA and get motivated for your own winter sports activities this season.  Starting February, the Olympics will be held in the Republic of Korea. The name this year is PyeongChang 2018.Every Winter Olympics, there is ...

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Categories: Skiing & Snowboarding  |  Family Fun


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