The Science of Young Climbers

By Adam Roy (@adnroy)

Young crushers today are sending grades that didn't exist 20 years ago. But can their growing bodies handle the strain?

5 Essentials for Kid Climbers

By Erica Lineberry

Climbing is an intrinsically risky sport, so it's important to buy a little insurance wherever you can, especially where your kids are concerned.

The Ecstasy of Ultrarunning

By Katie Arnold

Midway through her first 50-mile trail race, Katie Arnold finds out that running may just be the easiest thing in the world—once you get over the competition, pain, and landscape that doesn't seem to want to let you finish.

Burley Piccolo Trailercycle

By Katie Arnold

Can a new trailer bike help young kids learn the rules of the road faster and safer? Katie Arnold and her family put it to the test.

Backcountry Skiing With Kids

By Katie Arnold

Taking your children out of bounds means facing a whole different class of hazards than you see at the resort. How young is too young?

Best Backcountry Ski Carriers

By Katie Arnold

Katie Arnold puts the Burley D'Lite and Chariot Chinook 2 to the test on a trip to the Spruce Hole Yurt in southern Colorado's San Juan Mountains.

Go Skiing Together

By Katie Arnold

Every Thursday, Katie Arnold, in an effort to pack in some more alone time—no sisters and no fathers allowed—picks up her daughter from preschool early and they hit the slopes.

The Camping Cure, Part I

By Katie Arnold

Problem: Stress, temper tantrums, teething, nighttime waking, worry, and overscheduled days. Solution: To spend some time sleeping—and living—outdoors, away from digital distractions, at least once a month.

The Camping Cure, Part II

By Katie Arnold

Or, why you just need to disconnect every once in a while.

Focusing on a Single Sport

By Scott Rosenfield

A new study shows that specializing in a sport increases your risk of injury 1.5 times, but can we trust the findings?

Father Plays Best

By Tim Neville and The Editors

They say that becoming a dad means your days of big trips and serious adventure are over. They are so wrong.

Sari Anderson

By Caty Enders (@catyenders)

When Sari Anderson isn't training for or competing in back-to-back endurance races, the 33-year old mother of two is taking care of her kids, ages two and five.

Tough Love

By Steven Rinella

Outside writers share their thoughts on fatherhood and the great outdoors.

Build a Treehouse For a Kid

By Frederick Reimers

Keep it simple and sound with some help from the experts.

Winter Resorts: Families

By Gordy Megroz

Last year’s pitiful snow season left skiers and boarders starving for the white stuff. Which is why we’ve dug up a smorgasbord of new terrain, fresh trips, and killer deals that will have you ripping all winter long.

The Best Family Ski Resorts

By Marc Peruzzi

From ski school and childcare to tubing hills and mini-terrain parks, these four resorts put family first.

Stay Active With Your Family

The key to a successful family vacation is to travel light, maximize adventure, and leave room for spontaneity. Ward off hunger by bringing wholesome and tasty snacks wherever you go. Good ‘n Natural® bars are a high-protein, fiber-rich snack that will keep your energy up whether you plan to kayak the northeast or hike the Rockies.

Etymotic ETY-Kids 5

By Will Palmer

Etymotic ETY-Kids 5 headphones create a tight seal to let kids listen at lower volumes, protecting their ears from damage.