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White Mountain Peak Hike (California 14er) Trail Guide | Often called California’s “easiest” peak over 14,000 ft. to hike, White Mountain Peak is still a beautiful and excellent summit. While hiking White Mountain Peak, you will have to battle its over 3400 feet of elevation gain in 15 miles all while adapting to the altitude of its high summit. This is a great beginner California 14er not to be missed! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Wilderness First Aid (+ How to Find a WFA or WFR Course) | Being prepared in the backcountry includes learning wilderness first aid. Here are seven reasons why you should take a wilderness medicine course – plus how to find a wilderness first aid or wilderness first responder course. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More9 Must-Know Backpacking Safety Tips - Particularly if You Want to Go Solo | A key component to being a self-sufficient and confident outdoor backpacker and hiker is knowing essential hiking safety and backpacking safety. Many people are drawn to the allure of backpacking outdoors, but wonder, “Is backpacking safe?” – even more so if they are wanting to go backpacking or hiking alone. So it’s important to address some of the main ways we can increase our outdoor safety on the trails when backpacking. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide to Hiking Mount Baldy | If you are based out of the Southern California area, then hiking Mount Baldy is absolutely one of the best hikes in California. Not only is it a great training hike for California’s bigger 14er mountains, it also makes a great day hike on a fun but challenging 11-mile loop. You’ll traverse the famous Devil’s Backbone trail and summit the highest peak in Los Angeles County. A must-do hike for all Californians! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More5 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
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 MoreAdventure Photography Toolkit - Our Tools for Taking Great Photos Outdoors | We often get asked about what photography and videography gear we use outside, so we created a list of our favorite photography tools for getting the ultimate adventure shot. The post includes our recommendations for cameras, lenses, drones, and outdoor photography accessories. | 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 More7 Reasons Why Women Make Great Backpacking Leaders on the Trail | When you become a leader in the backcountry, you take control of your future, your safety, and your community. Women make awesome leaders in the backcountry, and feeling confident as a leader is a huge milestone in your backpacking journey. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreBackpacking Recipe: Everyday Chana with Surekha Rice and Cashews | We love easy, delicious backpacking meals that take minimal prep and are easy to cook after a long day on the trail. That’s why I’m so excited to share this new backpacking recipe with you that features the new Maya Kaimal Everyday Chana and Surekha Rice Packets. This recipe is quick to make, full of rich flavor, is hearty and filling, and full of delicious and healthy ingredients. I think you’re going to love this one! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail | Hiking the JMT has been a long-time dream of mine ever since I went on my very first backpacking trip up Half Dome in Yosemite. Before I officially hit the trail, I wanted to share with you my top reasons for being excited to hike the JMT. These are largely personal reasons, and I hope you enjoy getting to see a little bit more into my world, what drives me, and what I’m passionate about. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreCamp Cooking Comfort Food: One-Pot Sweet Potato Goan Coconut Turkey Soup | There’s nothing like a good, hearty soup at the end of a long day during a camping trip. This Sweet Potato Goan Coconut Turkey Soup is the BEST remedy to a long, active day in the outdoors. It’s filling, it’s full of flavor, and it’s easy to make and let simmer while you set up camp and kick back with a couple of your favorite beverages while it cooks. We hope you love it! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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