Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Tradition Must Go On: The Ski Hut

The night before the trip, I sat on the couch, pondering the maniacal schedule, the physical effort, the alpine starts and mental strain. I was left wondering whether this next “expedition” was worth it. My head hurt from trying to … Continue reading

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Swine Flu: It just got real for me

“A case of Swine Flu has been confirmed late last night in a sixth grader at Madrona School. School officials have closed the school until Wednesday,” the NPR anchor said in clipped words that suggested he was trying his best … Continue reading

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Montana Years: A Different Kind of Rich

By Danny Maynor When I was three, my family moved to Montana to start a business and ended up with next to nothing. There were times where all we could afford for groceries was milk, eggs, flour and sugar. My … Continue reading

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Recharging the Batteries — Time Away From the Little Ones

Last summer, my trail-running buddy and neighbor, Nate, confided that he hated winter more and more every year. The dry Arizona heat was starting to sound more appealing by the month. Nate is my training partner. His kids are my … Continue reading

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Easy Ways Kids Can Save the World: Lemonade Stand

SAVING THE WORLD. Notice I capitalized it to make it seem big. It actually might seem a bit less daunting to a child, than a been-around-the-block adult. Pull it together Dad. Mom, super heroes do it all the time. There … Continue reading

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Father Knows Least

Teaching has a skill set all its own. It is an art unto itself. Continue reading

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Risk: How Much is Too Much?

How much is too much? On March 26, the skiing world lost visionary Shane McConkey in a base jumping accident. Even if you aren’t a skier, you’ve probably seen a clip of the sub-sport of ski basing. After news of … Continue reading

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Outdoor Classroom: Hummingbird Feeder

There’s a simple way to make the backyard a little wilder even if you call the city home. by Becca Cahall We’ve all seen children’s eyes widen at the sight of a butterfly weaving across a backyard breeze or deer … Continue reading

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Open Eyes — Surfing After Kids

By Danny Maynor Jurassic Five blasts out of my alarm at 6:00 in the morning. I’m out of bed before the second note, rushing to turn the alarm off before it wakes up Laura and Levi sleeping next to me. … Continue reading

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The Outdoor Parent — What You Can Expect

Today, in conjunction with the Dirtbag Diaries, The Outdoor Parent begins in earnest. Our goal: provide stoke. Stoke to get you out of bed before dawn for a long run through the woods or a solid surf session at a … Continue reading

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