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Hiking Mount Langley - California 14er 2025 Trail Guide

Hiking Mount Langley - California 14er Complete Trail Guide | Mount Langley is the 9th tallest mountain in California and one of three California 14ers that can be accessed via a Class-1 hiking trail which makes it one of the easiest California 14ers to summit. Even if you aren't interested in summiting Mount Langley, just hiking to the Cottonwood Lakes is a worthwhile trip all on its own. This is by far one of the best hikes in California.| shedreamsofalpine.com

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13 Awesome Hiking Groups and Hiking Challenges to Encourage You on Your Hiking Adventures + Additional Hiking Club Resources

13 Awesome Hiking Groups and Hiking Challenges to Encourage You on Your Hiking Adventures + Additional Hiking Club Resources | Finding a fun hiking challenge or a strong hiking community, group or club can be a key ingredient to getting outdoors more and learning to push yourself on the trails. Check out my 13 favorite hiking groups and hiking challenges that will help you get connected with an awesome hiking community and help you hit the mountains more often this year! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Training for Hiking How-To Guide (Get Strong for Epic Outdoor Adventures)

Training for Hiking How-To Guide (Get Strong for Epic Outdoor Adventures) | Want to hit the trail for an epic hike but don’t feel like you’re in shape to handle it? That’s where training for hiking comes in! While you certainly don’t need a detailed training plan for every simple day hike, training for hiking will help you feel stronger and enjoy your hike more, no matter what trail you tackle. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail in California in 2025 - Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Tide Tables, and More

Your Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail in California - Trail Details, Camping, Permits, Weather, Tide Tables, and More | The Lost Coast Trail lies along California’s beautiful rugged coastline and follows some of its most isolated and breathtaking beaches. The trail is about 25 miles long and takes about 2-3 days to backpack. Enjoy one of the most unique backpacking experiences California has to offer with the Lost Coast Trail hike, and check out my full guide for all your trip planning details. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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White Mountain Peak Hike - California 14er 2025 Trail Guide

White 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

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7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Wilderness First Aid (+ How to Find a WFA or WFR Course)

7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Wilderness First Aid (+ How to Find a WFA or WFR Course) | Being prepared in the backcountry includes learning wilderness first aid. Here are seven reasons why you should take a wilderness medicine course – plus how to find a wilderness first aid or wilderness first responder course. | 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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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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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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15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail

15 Reasons I’m Excited to Hike the John Muir Trail | Hiking the JMT has been a long-time dream of mine ever since I went on my very first backpacking trip up Half Dome in Yosemite. Before I officially hit the trail, I wanted to share with you my top reasons for being excited to hike the JMT. These are largely personal reasons, and I hope you enjoy getting to see a little bit more into my world, what drives me, and what I’m passionate about. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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