--- title: Idaho Outdoor Solutions Blog | Mathew Heath Van Horn description: Our blog contains tips and tricks to get your kids outside playing and keeping your outdoor equipment in tip-top shape. --- [![Idaho Outdoor Solutions Logo](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image/logo-idaho-outdoor-solutions.png?width=165&height=122&name=logo-idaho-outdoor-solutions.png "Idaho Outdoor Solutions Logo")](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Idaho%20Outdoor%20Solutions%20Blog%20%7C%20Mathew%20Heath%20Van%20Horn) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F642183%2FHVH-logo_Color.jpg) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahooutdoorsolutions.com%2Fblog%2Fauthor%2Fmathew-heath-van-horn%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) # Idaho Outdoor Solutions ## Mathew Heath Van Horn Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Playgrounds Needed! 13% of US Kids are Obese](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/playgrounds-needed-13-of-us-kids-are-obese) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Jun 12, 2017 2:07:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Backyard_Adventures/Titan_TH_Ju/TTJU5HighRes.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/playgrounds-needed-13-of-us-kids-are-obese) A new study published in the [The New England Journal of Medicine](http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1614362) reports that more than 2 Billion people worldwide are obese.  This includes 13% of US children and young adults.  The leading factors are: [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/playgrounds-needed-13-of-us-kids-are-obese) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/playgrounds-needed-13-of-us-kids-are-obese#comments-listing) Topics: [Backyard Adventures](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/backyard-adventures), [Playsets](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/playsets), [treehouse playsets](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/treehouse-playsets) ## [Ultraskiff vs 350lb Bull shark](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-vs-350lb-bull-shark) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Mar 14, 2017 3:41:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Ultraskiff/76c3d7_d5ae1bb69c3b46b18a62db0ea1363ea3.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-vs-350lb-bull-shark) The Ultraskiff 360 is just an amazing boat.   [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-vs-350lb-bull-shark) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-vs-350lb-bull-shark#comments-listing) Topics: [Idaho](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/idaho), [Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/ultraskiff), [Fishing](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/fishing) ## [50,000 waiting for the Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/50000-waiting-for-the-ultraskiff) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Mar 7, 2017 4:26:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Ultraskiff/Fish/rainbow-trout.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/50000-waiting-for-the-ultraskiff) Idaho Power just released 50,000 pan-sized rainbow trout at CJ Strike in their support of anglers who enjoy the area.  You can read all about their fish stocking program [here.](https://www.idahopower.com/NewsCommunity/News/NewsReleases/showPR.cfm?prID=4097) [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/50000-waiting-for-the-ultraskiff) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/50000-waiting-for-the-ultraskiff#comments-listing) Topics: [Idaho](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/idaho), [Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/ultraskiff), [Fishing](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/fishing), [CJ Strike](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/cj-strike) ## [Ride the Rapids with Ultraskiff - UPDATE](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff-0) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Mar 2, 2017 4:42:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Ultraskiff/whitewater/IMG_1121.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff-0) --- **Rapids are no problem for the Ultraskiff** Many customer's have asked us about how the Ultraskiff would do on the river.  It took us some time to to try it out, but we now have an answer.  The Ultraskiff works great on Class 2 and Class 3 rapids. [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Idaho](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/idaho), [Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/ultraskiff) ## [Tackle Idaho Rapids with Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Aug 29, 2016 11:07:39 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/0/file-0-png/example.png) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff) --- **Rapids are no problem for the Ultraskiff:** Many customer's have asked us about how the Ultraskiff would do on the river.  It took us some time to to try it out, but we now have an answer.  The Ultraskiff works great on Class 2 and Class 3 rapids. [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/tackle-idaho-rapids-with-ultraskiff#comments-listing) Topics: [Idaho](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/idaho), [Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/ultraskiff) ## [Ultraskiff 360 can be rowed!](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-360-can-be-rowed) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Aug 15, 2016 5:30:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Ultraskiff/76c3d7_d5ae1bb69c3b46b18a62db0ea1363ea3.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-360-can-be-rowed) --- **A frequently asked question, "Can the Ultraskiff be rowed?"** [We](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/about) get asked this question quite often in Idaho.  Sadly, none of our staff are boaters, so it took a lot of research before giving this experiment a try.  We spent about $70 on components and hit the lake!  [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-360-can-be-rowed) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-360-can-be-rowed#comments-listing) Topics: [Ultraskif](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/ultraskif) ## [Backyard Adventures Titan Peak 3 Playset](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/backyard-adventures-titan-peak-3-playset) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Jun 9, 2016 2:32:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Backyard_Adventures/TP_2.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/backyard-adventures-titan-peak-3-playset) [Backyard Adventures](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/backyard-adventures-main-menu) Titan Peak 3 is an Idaho favorite.  Our customers have told us that over the years, fathers and sons especially enjoy this model because its large 6' x 6' deck makes a perfect backyard camping spot.  On any given night, our customers will just grab a couple of sleeping bags and head on out to the playground and enjoy some playtime. [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/backyard-adventures-titan-peak-3-playset) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/backyard-adventures-titan-peak-3-playset#comments-listing) Topics: [Playsets](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/playsets) ## [Ultraskiff on Sale for 16 Lucky People](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-on-sale-for-16-lucky-people) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on Jun 9, 2016 12:20:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Ultraskiff/12004050_699933196817684_2622485460037481455_n.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-on-sale-for-16-lucky-people) --- **Ultraskiff 360 - Ultimate in Fishability** Most people know that shipping to the Western States can be expensive.  Anytime we can get a deal on shipping for our products we pass that savings to our customers. Right now we have an oppourtunity to save each buyer of the [Ultraskiff](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/ultraskiff-mountain-home-idaho) $200.  However, we only have room for 7 more orders. [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-on-sale-for-16-lucky-people) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/ultraskiff-on-sale-for-16-lucky-people#comments-listing) Topics: [Ultraskif](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/ultraskif) ## [New Backyard Adventures Playset Installed near Buhl, Idaho](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/new-backyard-adventures-playset-installed-near-buhl-idaho) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on May 31, 2016 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/Backyard_Adventures/Satisfied_Customers/Olympian_Jumbo_custom_pic1.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/new-backyard-adventures-playset-installed-near-buhl-idaho) A great-grandmother visited relatives this spring and found that the children were playing on a cheaply made metal playset that they had outgrown many years earlier.  She did her research into many different playset manufactures and chose Backyard Adventures because of the quality and price.  She worked with [Rachel](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/about) over several weeks to design the perfect playground for her great-grandchildren.  Like most of our customers, she wanted a completely custom playset.  No cookie-cutter, big-box store, one-size-fits-all mass manufactured playset for her.  Because there is no manufacturer who knows her great-grandchildren better than her. [Read More](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/new-backyard-adventures-playset-installed-near-buhl-idaho) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/new-backyard-adventures-playset-installed-near-buhl-idaho#comments-listing) Topics: [Backyard Adventures](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/backyard-adventures), [Playsets](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/topic/playsets) ## [Hitting the Trails with the Daymak Beast](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/hitting-the-trails-with-the-daymak-beast) Posted by [Mathew Heath Van Horn](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/author/mathew-heath-van-horn) on May 30, 2016 12:05:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/hubfs/The_Beast/2c8bfba4e9b31c0f4cd77e9eb9010865.jpg) ](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/hitting-the-trails-with-the-daymak-beast) Many of our customers are used to seeing The Beast [around town with our commuters](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/blog/product-review-the-beast-deluxe), but many customers have been asking us how the [Daymak Beast](https://www.idahooutdoorsolutions.com/daymak-beast-ebike-mountain-home) performs off-road in Idaho.  There are plenty of riding videos in the Midwest, but no videos for the Western States. 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