We’re a North Idaho family who love the outdoors! Our goal is to share our stories from the wild, while connecting you to a community of outdoor enthusiasts. We hope to entertain you through humor and adventure. Welcome to MTN Talk!
There’s something special about a day at the beach. Feeling the mist on your face as the waves crash against the shore. Smelling the salt in the strong ocean breeze. Digging your feet into the coarse tan sand. As a land-locked Idahoan, I get a serious craving to visit the ocean at least once a … More 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit on the Oregon Coast
I have a major fear of three things in this life. Cougars (also known as mountain lions), college-level algebra, and tourist traps. There’s nothing worse than being hooked by a money-hungry organization looking to take advantage of your curiosity in exchange for your hard-earned cash. Tourist traps are a dime a dozen. Take the mighty … More 3 Tips to Visiting Multnomah Falls
For some parents, hiking with kids sounds like an activity that blends two amazing things into one special outdoor excursion. It’s easy to envision you and your little one(s) trudging through the forest and soaking in the wilderness that surrounds you. For others, hiking with your children sound like a terrible time that shoots shivers … More 5 Tips to Hiking with Kids
We trudged up the steep trail, hoping for a reprieve from the relentless incline. The dusty dirt path was lined with tall, prickly pines and thick grasses that waved in the wind. A surprisingly warm June sun beat at our back. Our weighted footsteps and heavy breathing cut through the silence. We were the only … More MTN Talk Summits Scotchman Peak
I wouldn’t consider myself an anxious person, but thinking about flying with kids gives me some serious anxiety. Something about being stuck in an enclosed space for hours surrounded by strangers with my almost 2-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter sends a sharp shiver down my spine. As our family trip to England drew closer, my … More 5 Travel Tips for Flying with Toddlers
If you know my daughter, you know that she’s a firecracker (or perhaps more like a stick of dynamite). She knows what she likes, has no problem voicing her opinion, and she can smell weakness in full-grown men. She’ll even point to the finger that she has her daddy wrapped around (not even kidding). And … More Teaching Our Toddler to Ski at Lookout Pass
A summer breeze drifted through the tall, evergreen pines as I took a careful step from one wood plank to the next. The rope bridge swayed and creaked underneath my weight. With a sweaty palm, I gripped my safety line to steady myself and the swinging bridge. Looking ahead, there was still 30 feet to … More David’s Honest Review: Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Before I dive straight into this how-to, let me preface this by saying that I’m a semi-handy guy. My wife finds home renovation ideas on Pinterest (someone please shut that site down), and I learn how to do stuff on YouTube. And with a few minor cuts and occasional profanity, we both manage to find … More DIY Project: How to Convert an Enclosed Trailer into a Toy Hauler
As many of you know, my wife and I are the proud parents of a strong-spirited 2-year-old girl and a busy 9-month old boy. And when you put these two energized bunnies together, you get a chaotic orchestra of noise and activity. Our aging dog, Diesel, is actually happy to be losing his hearing. Now, … More ALPTREK Snowshoe Kit: Honest Review
Life is full of mysteries. For me, these mysteries include rubics cubes, basic algebra, and how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop. But even more mysterious than these is the aurora borealis. As a born-and-raised North Idahoan, we’re frequently promised glimpses of the Northern lights by our local … More Chasing the Northern Lights
