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11 Essential Tips for Backpacking in the Rain Like a Pro | Nothing puts a damper on an excellent backpacking trip quite like a rainy forecast. However, a little rain doesn’t have to stop you from getting outside. In fact, backpacking in the rain can (sometimes!) even be fun, especially if you go into it prepared for anything. Even the best formulated adventure plans can go awry, so be prepared for how to backpack in rainy weather with these 11 pro tips. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More11 Lesser Known Rules to Learn for Your First Time Backpacking | When it comes to going backpacking, all of the rules, tips, tricks, and hacks can feel totally overwhelming, and I get that.But fear not, I’m here to give you a little insight into some of the more advanced backpacking tips to keep in mind for your first backpacking trip. So let’s dive in to 11 essential rules to remember your first time backpacking outdoors. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More7 Tips to Hiking & Summiting Your First Fourteener | Some consider hiking a 14er one of the ultimate hiking achievements, and there are over 96 total 14,000 ft. peaks in the United States! In this post I review planning, training, and 7 tips to set yourself up for a successful summit of a 14er mountain. With a bit of planning and training, you'll reach heights you never thought were imaginable! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreEdiza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure) | The Ediza Lake hike makes for an epic adventure day, especially if you add on just a bit more mileage to check out Iceberg Lake, too. You can also make this into a lovely backpacking trip and spend some time under the stars in the Sierras. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Ultimate 3-5 Day Backpacking Packing List (+ Backpacking Checklist PDF ) | Don’t hit the trails without double checking if you have all the backpacking gear you need. This backpacking checklist goes over everything you might need on a 3-5 day backpacking trip (with a printable checklist), plus my personal recommendations on the best gear. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail in California - Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Tide Tables, and More | The Lost Coast Trail lies along California’s beautiful rugged coastline and follows some of its most isolated and breathtaking beaches. The trail is about 25 miles long and takes about 2-3 days to backpack. Enjoy one of the most unique backpacking experiences California has to offer with the Lost Coast Trail hike, and check out my full guide for all your trip planning details. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide to the Havasu Falls Hike in Arizona - Backpacking Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Photography, and More | The beautiful blue waters of Havasupai should be on the top of your bucket list. This post has everything you need to know about visiting Havasu Falls from trail details, permits, photography, what to pack, and more. This 25-mile round trip trail and it’s 5 amazing waterfalls, Fifty Foot Falls, Navajo Falls, Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls, will not leave you disappointed. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreWhat to Wear Hiking – The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hiking Clothes | Want to get into hiking but don’t know what to wear? You don’t need a bunch of specialized clothing to hit the trails, but there are important things to take into consideration when choosing what to wear hiking. This guide will help take the mystery out of hiking clothing, so you can hit the trail safely and in style. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreEssential Backpacking Hygiene & Feminine Care in the Outdoors | These eco-friendly backpacking hygiene tips for women are built to keep you comfy and minimize your impact on the trail. Stay clean while getting dirty this season with these feminine care tips for women backpackers. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreThe Outdoor Gear That Totally Makes Us Swoon | You can do all sorts of research on outdoor gear, but you need to test it out to make sure it’s more than just good on paper. That’s why we’re sharing our absolute favorite outdoor gear – the things that we swoon over every time we use them. From jackets to boots to sleeping bags to tents, check out our outdoor soulmates. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More9 Easy & Delicious 5-Ingredient (Or Less!) One-Pot Camping Meals | One of the best parts about camping is ending your day at your campsite, cooking a good meal, and spending time with good friends. So we came up with 9 camping recipes featuring fresh ingredients that are easy to prep, quick to make (most are made in 30 minutes or less), take only one pot to make, and come together beautifully. I think you are going to love them! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreAdventure Backpacking Interviews: From Overpacked Backpacker to Ultralight Peak-Bagging Machine - Daniel | Interview with one of my good friends Daniel and his journey from being a newer, overpacked backpacker to an all out peak-bagging machine in less than one year. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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