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AKOVA Gear Review: Ski Gear for the Whole Family
AKOVA, formerly Shred Dog is a brand committed to bringing quality skiing and outdoor gear to the whole family. When the founders began Shred Dog, it was with the mission to provide the highest quality kids ski gear to the market, at a lower price point than bigger competitors. Well, they were successful in their…
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AKOVA Gear Review: Ski Gear for the Whole Family
AKOVA, formerly Shred Dog is a brand committed to bringing quality skiing and outdoor gear to the whole family. When the founders began Shred Dog, it was with the mission to provide the highest quality kids ski gear to the market, at a lower price point than bigger competitors. Well, they were successful in their…
Welcome to Outdoorsy Families!
I’m Audrey. I’m a mom to two toddlers, a wife to a camp director, former teacher, dog mom, and lover of the outdoors.
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The Perfect Layers for Skiing: A Complete Family Guide
Layering in winter is essential when you’re going to be spending any significant amount of time outside in the wintry elements. It’s especially important for young children and kids who have a lower tolerance for cold temperatures. Learning proper layering before a family ski day can make a tremendous difference to how the day is…
Reima Snowsuit Gear Review for Kids and Toddlers
We’ve been using Reima gear for years now. Honestly, they’ve got some of my favorite outdoor products for my kids, like affordable yet durable rain mittens, snow boots that are warm, functional, and easy to put on, and some of the most waterproof, durable mittens we own. But one place Reima stands out from the…
The Ultimate Guide to Kids Ski and Snowboard Gear (2025)
This post contains affiliate links, including links from Amazon. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting our family! The Importance of Good Ski Gear for Kids Skiing with kids is all about creating lifelong memories while getting outside, even…