Gear Up

Ready, set, go! Summer’s here. With only seventy days before school resumes in the fall (yes, we counted), we believe in soaking up every second outdoors. Of course, we’re likely to see a little hail, thunder-booming downpours and maybe even a sub-zero temperature or two (particularly due west of the city). But, being the tough and rugged Canadians we are, weather does not stop us from sleeping in tents, swimming in chilly lakes and hiking the peak.

That’s where the gear comes in. Unlike our grown up selves, kids tend to need new gear every season just to enjoy playing in the elements (like a long sleeve bathing suit, mid-layer fleece jacket and waterproof breathable pants all in the same day). But who wants to spend their summer days shopping at the mall for the next size up?

Entrepreneur and mom to one little girl, Kristy Jahn-Smith is an outdoor enthusiast committed to teaching children the value of exercise and good old fashioned fresh mountain air by setting an active example on her bike, skis and hiking boots. Jahn-Smith recently launched Rocky Mountain Kid, an online retail shop dedicated to kids’ outdoor clothing and gear.

We love the Julbo sunglasses with sizes from month 1 to 120 (that’s 10 years) and featuring the same quality material, construction and 100% UV protection as good quality adult sunglasses (no more flimsy plastic). Another summer must have for the baby and toddler set are the eco-friendly swimsuits with built-in, washable diapers from i play. Rocky Mountain Kids also carries the complete line of Patagonia kids clothing.

We know you love to play in the great outdoors so put the brakes on the “it’s too cold, wet, hot or windy” complaints with outdoor gear designed to handle our unpredictable alpine climate. With sixteen hours of sunlight and the Rockies out the backdoor, you wouldn’t want a little thing like weather to get in the way of summer.

Savvy Special: Rocky Mountain Kid is offering a 15% discount on all web orders between June 18 – 25, 2009. Please enter the code save15 when purchasing to redeem.

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