Important 2024 Permit & Reservation Deadlines for Popular California Hiking Trails & Campsites

Important Permit & Reservation Deadlines for Popular California Hiking Trails & Campsites | Don't miss out on hiking or camping at some of Californias most popular sites because you missed the reservation deadlines. In this post I've outlined key deadlines to mark your calendars with for some of Californias most iconic locations such as Yosemite Wilderness Permits, Inyo National Forest Permits, Mount Whitney Permits, Half Dome Permits, JMT Permits, Joshua Tree camping reservations, Lost Coast backpacking permits and much, much more!. | shedreamsofalpine.com

The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping in the US – What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Do It Right

The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping | When you’re exploring the outdoors, whether you’re backpacking in the backcountry or doing the van life thing, you’ll need to find a place to spend your nights. While campgrounds are usually cheaper than hotels, the campsite fees can certainly add up over a long trip. But free camping is a great way to save money on your adventures! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Camping, Outdoor All, Travel General, US Travel, Van LifeAllison BoyleAugust 25, 2023camping, free camping, dispersed campingComment

White Mountain Peak Hike - California 14er 2024 Trail Guide

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

7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Wilderness First Aid (+ How to Find a WFA or WFR Course)

7 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

9 Must-Know Backpacking Safety Tips - Particularly if You Want to Go Solo

9 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

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

Outdoor All, 14er, Hiking Related, TrainingAllison BoyleJuly 27, 2022Colorado, Colorado Day Hikes, Best Hikes, Training, 14er, hikingComment

Essential Backpacking Hygiene Tips & Feminine Care in the Outdoors

Essential 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

Adventure Photography Toolkit - Our Tools for Taking Great Photos Outdoors

Adventure 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

The Outdoor Gear That Totally Makes Us Swoon

The 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

Gear Resources, Outdoor All, Resources, Hiking Related, Hiking Gear, BackpackingAllison BoyleFebruary 18, 2022hiking, gear, backpacking, outdoor gear, gear we loveComment

7 Reasons Why Women Make Great Backpacking Leaders on the Trail

7 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

Backpacking Recipe: Everyday Chana with Surekha Rice and Cashews

Backpacking 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

Backpacking, Camping, Outdoor All, Van LifeAllison BoyleSeptember 21, 2020Backpacking, backpacking meal, camping, easy camp meals, Maya KaimalComment

15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail

15 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