A List of the Best Outdoor Adventure Books + My Favorite Resources to Get Started Hiking and Climbing | coming soon! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Insanely Delicious Vegan Backpacking Food with Maya Kaimal’s Everyday Dals | Let’s face it. Delicious backpacking food that is ALSO healthy can be hard to come by. So naturally, I was thrilled when Maya Kaimal reached out to me about trying their Everyday Dals, which are a perfectly sized for the ultimate vegan backpacking meal. In this post I’ll reveal what I love about them the most and which of the flavors is my absolute favorite! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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7 Beautiful Easy Hikes in Oahu, Hawaii | Hawaii is well known for its jaw-dropping islands and Oahu is one of its 8 beautiful islands. There are also ample opportunities to venture off of the beach and explore the island further, and this guide will show you 7 of the best easy hikes in Oahu to start off your vacation. Oahu has got it all, and adventure is literally around every corner. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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7 Tips for Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail | There is a lot of planning involved with a thru-hike, and it can be intimidating to know where to start. Consider this post your Appalachian Trail thru-hike planner, and start planning your hike with confidence. You won’t want to hit the trail without reading these 7 awesome thru-hiking tips! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Ultimate Guide to Hiking Split Mountain - California Fourteener | Split Mountain is a lesser-known California 14er, but with equally beautiful views and scenes into the Sierra Nevada backcountry. The Split Mountain hike is not the best beginner 14er, but if you are looking to test your class 2 hiking skills in the mountains, this is a great, steep and challenging summit. In our guide we go over the essential details of planning your hike up this California 14er peak. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Why We Chose a Campervan Conversion Kit with Wafarer Vans | Searching for the perfect van and campervan conversion can often feel stressful, and looking for an option that suits your needs, is beautiful, and meets your financial constraints can be tough to find. We just recently went through this process, and in this post we discuss why we ultimately chose Wayfarer Vans to do our campervan build-out in our new Ram Promaster van, and we are so happy with our choice! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Trans-Catalina Island Trail Map Details| If planning out the details and managing the permit reservations needed to backpack Californias Trans-Catalina Island Trail is what is holding you back, worry no more! This post contains details on each of the primary sections of the Trans-Catalina Trail Map. Stop putting it off and make a plan to tackle this epic Catalina hiking trail. It is one of a kind adventure that you aren't likely to forget. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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2 Week Road Trip Guide to New Zealand’s North Island Via Camper Van | New Zealand’s North Island is one of the most beautiful places to explore and exploring it via camper van allows for so much unique adventurous opportunities. Check out our 2 week guide to seeing the best of New Zealand’s North Island! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Field Testing the PackPillow Backpacking Pillow | If you're looking for a new solution to sleep comfort when you are out backpacking, there is a new lightweight option on the market called the PackPillow. I took the product with me on a backpacking trip and give you a detailed gear review and my overall opinion of the product in my field tested report. Come see if it is a good fit for you! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Rock Climbing Ko Laoliang in Thailand | Thailand has some of the best sport climbing in the world and should be high on your destination list for rock climbing. Ko Laoliang is a special island in Thailand where you can find great climbing, deep water soloing, solitude, and laid back vibes. Read our Climbing destination guide to learn more about this special place and how to plan a great trip there. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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California Coastal Bike Riding - The Marvin Braude Bike Trail | This bike trail extends 22 miles point to point along some of Californias best coastline, and you can experience Californias best beaches all from the seat of your bike! Explore Venice beach, Marina Del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Redondo Beach, and more all on the amazing bicycle ride! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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Bouldering At Hueco Tanks State Park in Texas | Hueco Tanks State Park is one of those climbing destinations that if you enjoy bouldering should be high on your list of places to climb at. It won't be easy climbing and it is guaranteed to challenge you and make you work for it, but if you're lucky you'll get a send in one of the most epic bouldering locations in the United States. There are some regulations for taking a trip there due to all the old rock art that can be found in the area, but I've detailed everything you need to know in our post. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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