27 Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park (2025) 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

How to Clean a Camelbak - 3 Quick & Easy Methods!

How to Clean a Camelbak - 3 Quick & Easy Methods! | Cleaning your Camelbak (or cleaning any hydration bladder) is really very simple. In this quick tutorial, I will show you 3 super simple methods for keeping your hydration pack clean and mold free! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail in California in 2025 - Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Tide Tables, and More

Your 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

Backpacking, Hiking Related, Outdoor All, US TravelAllison BoyleJanuary 12, 2024California, backpacking, Lost Coast TrailComment

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 2025 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