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

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15 Lessons Learned from 4+ Years of Entrepreneurship

15 Lessons Learned from 4+ Years of Entrepreneurship | She Dreams of Alpine is now 4+ years old, and I wanted to share some of my TOP lessons learned from being an entrepreneur these past 4 years from turning my side business into my full-time dream business (and I’ve also asked my friend, Marie-Pier Tremblay from Self-Growth Nerds) to share a few of her own as well at the end of this post.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Epic Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike

The Ultimate Guide to the Epic Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike | The Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim hike is an epic challenge whether you do it as a day hike or a backpacking trip. But if you’re up for the adventure, hiking the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim takes you to incredible places and offers stunning views that very few visitors to the Grand Canyon get to see. | 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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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

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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

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Spectacular Summits & Ocean Views - A Guide to Exploring the Best East Coast Hikes

The Most Amazing Hikes on the East Coast | From the seaside cliffs of Acadia National Park to the stunning peaks of the White Mountains to the towering rock cliffs of the Shawangunks and the Red River Gorge, the east coast is filled with spectacular hikes. This guide covers the very best east coast hikes, including the ultimate thru-hike on the east coast, the Appalachian Trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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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

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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

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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

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