Posts tagged hiking
What to Wear Hiking – The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hiking Clothes

What 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

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The 22 Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails (For All Levels)

The 22 Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails (For All Levels) | From the iconic red rocks of Garden of the Gods to the thousands of steps on the Manitou Incline, Colorado Springs hiking has something to offer for everyone. In this post, I’ll share my favorite Colorado Springs trails, from easy waterfall hikes to serious mountain summits. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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5 of the Best Colorado Day Hikes to Help You Train for Colorado 14ers

5 of the Best Colorado Day Hikes to Help you Train for Colorado 14ers | Colorado is well known for its list of big 14,000 foot peaks, and if you are keen to tackle some of them, it’s good to get a few training hikes under your belt before your big summit adventures. This post covers 5 of the best Colorado day hikes that make great training hikes for Colorado’s big fourteener mountains. Be ready for summit day with these 5 amazing and leg busting hikes. You’ll be at 14,000 feet in no time! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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7 Tips to Hiking and Summiting Your First Fourteener Mountain

7 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

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Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure)

Ediza 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

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30 Spectacular Mammoth Hikes (in the Eastern Sierras)

30 Spectacular Mammoth Hikes (in the Eastern Sierras) | With jaw-dropping mountain vistas, breathtaking alpine lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, and incredible views around every trail bend, the Sierra Nevada is such a special place to hike. You can experience the eastern Sierra magic on these 30 incredible Mammoth hikes, from short day hikes to epic backpacking trails. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The 10 Best Hiking Underwear for Women (Trail-Tested & Highly Recommended)

The 10 Best Hiking Underwear for Women (Trail-Tested & Highly Recommended) | When you think of hiking clothing, do you think about puffies, fleece, pants, and maybe socks? But what about hiking underwear? While you can definitely just wear your normal underwear when hiking, you can also choose from a whole range of hiking underwear for women that are designed to be comfortable and convenient on the trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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6 Best Bras for Hiking (For A Range of Sizes & Support)

6 Best Bras for Hiking (For A Range of Sizes & Support) | When you’re getting dressed for hiking, you might have your layers down – base layer, fleece, puffy, water resistant jacket, pants, etc. But have you found your perfect hiking bra? This post covers some of the best bras for hiking in a range of sizes and support, so you can find the one that’s right for you. Of course, we all have different preferences when it comes to size, support, style, and price so the perfect hiking bra will vary based on our bodies and our budgets. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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27 Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park (2026) to Put on Your Hiking Bucket List

27 of the Absolute Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park to Put on Your Hiking Bucket List | Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the entire United States, and one of the best ways to explore the park is via one the many amazing hiking trails. In this post, I’ve detailed 27 of Yosemite’s top hiking trails, ranging from difficult to easy, that give you epic views of Yosemite’s grand backcountry and some of Yosemite’s most famous landmarks. You’ll only fall more in love with Yosemite after going on one of these hikes! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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3 Key Tips for Confidently Hiking in High Winds

3 Key Tips for Confidently Hiking in High Winds | A windy forecast doesn't have to mean it’s a no-go on your planned hike, you've just got to plan and prepare accordingly. Inside of this post, I'm going to reveal 3 key tips for hiking in windy weather so you can still hit the trails safely and have an awesome hike outdoors. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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21 Fascinating Women’s Outdoor Books to Inspire Your Adventures

21 Fascinating Women’s Outdoor Books to Inspire Your Adventures | Looking for the best women’s outdoor books to add to your bookshelf for adventure inspiration? Whether you’re stuck inside during the off-season or want a book to read in your tent at night, you’ll find the best outdoor books about women’s adventures here. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate 2026 Havasu Falls Hike Trail Guide - Backpacking Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Photography, and More

Your 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

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