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!
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
Some things in life are unforgettable. The day I met my wife, the birth of my son and daughter, and that time I passed a kidney stone at the wee age of 12. Its a mixed bag, really. Our family drive on the Road to Hana in Northeast Maui was one of those things in … More How [Not] to Do the Road to Hana
Hey everyone! I wanted to give you guys an update on MTN Talk as its been a long time since I’ve contributed to this outdoor blog. Since my last post, we’ve grown our family of four (counting our dog, Diesel) to five! We welcomed our son, Logan, into the world earlier this year. He’s a … More The Newest Members of MTN Talk – Blog Update
You might be wondering why I misspelled the word “my” in the title. After all, I’m a 29-year-old writer who should know better! Well, “Mya” is the name of my almost 9-month-old daughter. She’s blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and blows spit bubbles like you wouldn’t believe. My wife, Trisha, and I took our beautiful little cuddle bug … More Mya Greatest Adventure
Trip Specs 5 hour round trip Hayden to Kingston, Idaho Polaris Razor with Father in Law Carhart Jacket, 2 pairs of wool socks, knit cap, gloves, goggles, face mask, long sleeve Snow blanketed the quiet woods near Hayden, Idaho, on a chilly Monday morning. Sunlight streamed through the tall pines, splashing light on the … More One Cold Ride in a Side-by-Side
Sometimes we only have a day to unwind from the stressful work week. That’s why it’s helpful to have a handful local spots to visit in a short amount of time. For those who live in Eastern Washington or North Idaho, our MTN Talk crew found a perfect spot to decompress from your week in … More A MTN Talk Adventure to Bowl & Pitcher
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