Ep. 4 Getting Outside in Winter
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition
English - February 23, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsKids & Family Society & Culture Places & Travel adventurepodcast adventurewithlittles comingsoon keeplearning kidswhoexplore kidswhpexplorepodcast kwepodcast mamaminis mamasedition mamaspodcast Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Are you struggling to get outside with the cold temperatures, snow, and ice? While some adventures might look like building a snowman in the backyard and others might look like snowshoeing in the backcountry, we have some tips and tricks to help making winter adventures with kids a little easier.
Layers -
-2 piece suits once kiddos are out of diapers is key! [Fun tip: A 5 Gallon Paint Bucket with Toilet Training Seat works great in the car]
-Base layer (wool or synthetics), mid-layer fleece, waterproof or water resistant outer layer (ie. MEC Bunting Suit)
-Neck warmer, toque/winter hat, waterproof boots, mittens/gloves
For on the trail -
-Ice cleats/crampons - for kids, use size XS and then tie on with a zip tie
-Snowshoes and poles
-Make sure to follow signage on adventures!
-Pack a sled!!
Links -
-MEC Bunting Suit - https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5034-350/Ursus-Bunting-Suit
-All Trails to Choose a Trail - https://www.alltrails.com
Also check the conditions in your area (https://albertaparks.ca for Alberta)
-Aiare Level 1 Course for Avalanche Safety - https://avtraining.org/aiare-level-1/
-Rockies Family Adventures for fun adventure ideas -http://www.rockiesfamilyadventures.com
Thank you to our producer, @kpmediaproductions. Thank you to @michaelferraro_music for their music.