12 Best California Road Trips for Outdoor Adventure Lovers

12 Best California Road Trips for Outdoor Adventure Lovers | California is a vast state that is made for exploration, whether you love the mountains, the forests, the beaches, or even the wineries. It’s also a state that caters to the car, making it ideal for road trips. In this blog post, we cover 12 of the best California Road Trips from Southern California to Northern California. Use this guide as inspiration for crafting your own unique California road trip ideas. | shedreamsofalpine.com

7 Tips to Hiking and Summiting Your First Fourteener Mountain

7 Tips to Hiking & Summiting Your First Fourteener | Some consider hiking a 14er one of the ultimate hiking achievements, and there are over 96 total 14,000 ft. peaks in the United States! In this post I review planning, training, and 7 tips to set yourself up for a successful summit of a 14er mountain. With a bit of planning and training, you'll reach heights you never thought were imaginable! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Hiking Colorado 14er Mt. Bierstadt - Everything You Need to Know

Hiking Colorado 14er Mt. Bierstadt - Everything You Need to Know | Chasing that Rocky Mountain high? If hiking a Colorado 14er is one of your goals, Mount Bierstadt is an excellent choice. While no 14ers are truly easy, Colorado 14er Mt. Bierstadt is generally agreed to be a great first 14er. This guide will give you all the info you need to attempt to summit Mt. Bierstadt. | shedreamsofalpine.com

14er, Hiking Related, Outdoor All, US TravelAllison BoyleJuly 30, 2024Mt Bierstadt, Colorado 14er, Colorado Day Hikes, Colorado, HikingComment

The Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico

The Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico | These beautiful gypsum sand dunes should be high on your traveling bucket list. From hiking, to backcountry camping, to bicycling, to epic photography shots at sunset, there are a lot of fun things to do in White Sands! In this post I detail all you need to know about visiting this breathtaking National Park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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

Hiking Mount Langley - California 14er 2024 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

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

Climbing Mt. Shasta 2024 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

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

Hiking Related, Outdoor All, US TravelAllison BoyleJune 29, 2024hiking trails, hiking, the wave, ArizonaComment

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

Hiking Related, Outdoor All, US TravelAllison BoyleJune 28, 2024Hiking, Permits, The Wave, ArizonaComment

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

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

Hiking Related, US Travel, Backpacking, Outdoor AllAllison BoyleJune 24, 2024hiking trails, hiking, day hiking, backpacking, Sierra NevadaComment