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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
Read MoreWhite 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
Read More5 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
Read MoreUltimate 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
Read MoreOh man. Where to begin. Last weekend was the weekend the climbing club was going to climb Mt. Rainier in hopes of achieving its summit. Let me list a few facts about the mountain.
Read MoreI must seem like a crazy person. Who in their right mind would drive 15 hours on a Friday to spend 14 long hard hours on a winter ascent of a mountain on Saturday and then drive back 15 hours Sunday? Welp, three of us thought it was a good idea I guess... and despite the mountain kicking our butts, I'd say it was (mostly) worth it.
Read MoreIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Such is Mount Whitney. This mountain challenged me so much, that it has taken a little over a week now for me to spend energy writing about it. I literally took all of last week off to be lazy and even went to Vegas this past weekend for a complete change of pace.
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