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The 13 Best Great Basin National Park Hikes

The 13 Best Great Basin National Park Hikes | Hiking in Great Basin National Park might fly under the radar compared to other more famous national parks, but that means you can find solitude and escape the crowds while exploring the ruggedly beautiful landscape. Hiking Great Basin National Park provides a variety of options to challenge yourself to summit a peak or simply go for a stroll among ancient trees. This park is a hidden gem, and hiking is one of the best ways to explore it! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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How to Get The Wave Permit - Understanding The Wave Lottery Process

How to Get The Wave Permit - Understanding The Wave Lottery Process | The Wave is an iconic desert hiking destination that will blow your mind - if you can get a permit! This undulating sandstone formation is simply stunning, but getting The Wave permit is not a simple task. It took me several years to win The Wave permit lottery, and this guide to getting The Wave permits can help you make your Wave dreams come true, too! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking The Wave Arizona (Plus Getting The Wave Permits)

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking The Wave Arizona (& Getting The Wave Permits) | The Wave is a unique and stunning desert sandstone landscape, but getting permits for hiking The Wave Arizona is super competitive. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process and how persistence pays off in order to hike The Wave! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The Ultimate Guide to Idaho’s Alice Lake Hike & Backpacking the Alice Toxaway Loop in the Sawtooth Mountains

The Ultimate Guide to Idaho’s Alice Lake Hike & Backpacking the Alice Toxaway Loop in the Sawtooth Mountains | If you’re looking for a show-stopping hike or backpacking trip in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains, then look no further. The Alice Lake Hike and Alice-Toxaway Loop are some of the most beautiful trails I’ve ever hiked on and are a must-do for any visit to Idaho. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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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

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The 22 Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails (For All Levels)

The 22 Best Colorado Springs Hiking Trails (For All Levels) | From the iconic red rocks of Garden of the Gods to the thousands of steps on the Manitou Incline, Colorado Springs hiking has something to offer for everyone. In this post, I’ll share my favorite Colorado Springs trails, from easy waterfall hikes to serious mountain summits. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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6 Best Bras for Hiking (For A Range of Sizes & Support)

6 Best Bras for Hiking (For A Range of Sizes & Support) | When you’re getting dressed for hiking, you might have your layers down – base layer, fleece, puffy, water resistant jacket, pants, etc. But have you found your perfect hiking bra? This post covers some of the best bras for hiking in a range of sizes and support, so you can find the one that’s right for you. Of course, we all have different preferences when it comes to size, support, style, and price so the perfect hiking bra will vary based on our bodies and our budgets. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The 10 Best Hiking Underwear for Women (Trail-Tested & Highly Recommended)

The 10 Best Hiking Underwear for Women (Trail-Tested & Highly Recommended) | When you think of hiking clothing, do you think about puffies, fleece, pants, and maybe socks? But what about hiking underwear? While you can definitely just wear your normal underwear when hiking, you can also choose from a whole range of hiking underwear for women that are designed to be comfortable and convenient on the trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Climbing Mt. Shasta 2025 Beginners Guide – Avalanche Gulch Route

Climb Mt. Shasta Beginners Guide – Avalanche Gulch Route - Mount Shasta is the 5th tallest mountain in California and has many trails that lead to its summit. Climbing Mt Shasta require technical mountaineering skills (meaning beginners should go guided), but it is still an awesome peak to add to your bucket list. This particular Mt. Shasta climbing guide goes over the details of climbing Mount Shasta via the Avalanche Gulch route (one of the easier routes up the mountain). | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail

Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail | The Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail is such an awesome trail to explore the Sierra Nevadas and build your skills as a backpacker. It features epic views of aquamarine alpine lakes and stunning mountain peaks, yet it’s totally doable for beginner backpackers. If you’re intrigued, this post covers everything you need to know about backpacking the Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail!| shedreamsofalpine.com

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Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure)

Ediza Lake & Iceberg Lake Trail Guide (A Sierra Nevada Alpine Adventure) | The Ediza Lake hike makes for an epic adventure day, especially if you add on just a bit more mileage to check out Iceberg Lake, too. You can also make this into a lovely backpacking trip and spend some time under the stars in the Sierras. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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