18 Adventure-Worthy Backpacking Trips for Beginners

18 Adventure-Worthy Backpacking Trips for Beginners | You may have heard me say this before, but it’s worth repeating: I believe that outdoor backpacking is the gateway into epic outdoor adventure. That’s why I’m really excited to share these 18 adventure-worthy backpacking trips for beginners with you. In this list you’ll find an assortment of backpacking trails including some easier international thru-hiking trails and easy 2 day backpacking trips that aren’t too far off from civilization. A bit of adventure for every comfort level! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Backpacking Onion Valley to Whitney Portal – John Muir Trail Section Hike

Backpacking Onion Valley to Whitney Portal – John Muir Trail Section Hike | This backpacking trail is one of the most amazing and challenging trails in the Sierra Nevada. Each day is full-on and at high altitudes, but it affords you amazing views along the John Muir Trail plus you get to cross over 3 different mountain passes (Kearsarge Pass, Forester Pass, and Trail Crest). You also have the opportunity to summit Mount Whitney, one of the tallest peaks in the US. Are you up to the challenge? | shedreamsofalpine.com

The Top Ten Eastern Sierra Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List

The Top Ten Eastern Sierra Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List | Full of stunning mountain vistas, gorgeous granite formations, beautiful alpine lakes, and wonderful waterfalls, nothing compares to the Eastern Sierra. From short day hikes with alpine lakes to iconic hikes in Yosemite to the highest mountain in the lower 48, this list sums up the Eastern Sierra in my top ten hikes. | shedreamsofalpine.com

California 14ers Guide: Easiest to Hardest 14ers & the Routes to Summit Them

California 14ers Guide: Easiest to Hardest 14ers & the Routes to Summit Them | One of the coveted goals of many California hikers, peak-baggers, and mountaineers is to summit all of the tallest peaks in California, aka, the California Fourteeners. Fourteeners are among the tallest and most challenging summits in the United States, and this guide gives you the details of all of Californias tallest summits ranked by difficulty with the easiest routes to summit them! | shedreamsofalpine.com

101 Best Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes in Summer

101 Best Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes, California in the Summer | Mammoth Lakes is one of the coolest mountain towns in California, and there’s quite literally something for everyone here. So, whether this is your first time visiting Mammoth Lakes, or you’re a regular weekend warrior looking for new ideas and activities, I hope you enjoy this list of 101 best things to do in Mammoth Lakes in summer. | shedreamsofalpine.com

27 Best Hikes in Yosemite National Park (2024) 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

The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide (2024): Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT

The Ultimate John Muir Trail Planning Guide: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the JMT | The John Muir Trail attracts thru-hikers like a magnet to the 211 miles of trail through the stunning alpine scenery of the Sierra Nevada. While hiking the JMT, you will explore the soaring granite walls of Yosemite and the highest point in the lower 48 states on the summit of Mount Whitney. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to plan your epic JMT hike. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Half Dome Hike Trail Guide (2024): A Step-By-Step Guide to Yosemite’s Epic Half Dome Trail

The Ultimate Half Dome Hike Guide: A Complete Step-By-Step Playbook of Yosemite’s Epic Half Dome Trail | The Half Dome Hike in California is one of Yosemite National Parks most well-known and popular hiking trails (and for a good reason). This full guide covers absolutely everything you need to know to attempt a safe summit up the trail, from where to park, to what to pack, to training, to even tips-and-tricks for tackling the cables on the Half Dome summit. A must read for any aspiring Half Dome hiker! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Hiking Mt. Whitney Trail Guide 2024: How to Successfully Summit the Highest Peak in the Lower 48

Hiking Mt. Whitney Trail Guide: How to Successfully Summit the Highest Peak in the Lower 48 | This Mount Whitney Trail Guide is your A to Z resource on any and all things involving the Mount Whitney Hike. From day hiking Mt. Whitney to backpacking Mt Whitney, you’ll find everything you need to successfully summit and tackle one of the tallest peaks in the United States. A bucket list hike for every outdoor lover! | shedreamsofalpine.com

How To Get Half Dome Permits in 2024: Behind the Scenes of the Permit Process & Lottery for Both Day Hiking & Backpacking Half Dome

How To Get Half Dome Permits: Behind the Scenes of the Permit Process & Lottery for Both Day Hiking & Backpacking Half Dome | The Half Dome hike is one of the most popular trails in the US, and by far the most popular hike in Yosemite National Park. However, getting permits can be tricky! In this post, we uncover all the ins-and-outs of grabbing a Half Dome hike permit or Half Dome backpacking permit, so that you’re fully prepared for the process. | shedreamsofalpine.com

The Stress-Free Guide to John Muir Trail Permits in 2024: 5 Simple Steps to Rocking the JMT Permit Process & All of Its Quirks

The Stress-Free Guide to Getting John Muir Trail Permits: 5 Simple Steps to Rocking the JMT Permit Process & All of Its Quirks | This post will guide you through the step-by-step process to getting permits for the John Muir Trail. It covers both the Southbound Yosemite Wilderness Permits & JMT lottery and the Northbound Inyo Wilderness Permits process inside of this guide. Use this JMT permit guide to demystify the whole lottery application process and increase your chances of grabbing a JMT permit. | shedreamsofalpine.com

How to Get a Mt. Whitney Permit in 2024: Understanding the Permit & Lottery Process for Day Hiking and Backpacking the Whitney Area

How to Get a Mt. Whitney Permit: Understanding the Permit & Lottery Process for Day Hiking and Backpacking the Whitney Area | Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states, which makes it a very popular peak to hike and climb. Due to its popularity, there is a very structured permit process, and this post covers everything you need to know about grabbing Mount Whitney permits so you can plan your hike up this epic California peak. | shedreamsofalpine.com