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

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 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

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

The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Minaret Lake (in the Stunning Sierra Nevadas)

Gorgeous Alpine Lake in the Stunning Sierra Nevadas - The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Minaret Lake | The Minaret Lake hike is an awesome way to get a taste of the stunning Sierra Nevadas on a short backpacking trip that’s perfect for beginners. Taking at least two days gives you time to explore this gorgeous area filled with epic alpine lakes and a backdrop of gorgeous jagged mountain peaks. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Hiking Related, Backpacking, US Travel, Thru Hike, East CoastAllison BoyleJuly 10, 2024Hiking, BackpackingComment

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

30 Best Things to Do in Bend Oregon

30 Best Things to do in Bend Oregon | Bend, Oregon is one of our favorite mountain towns in the US, and these are some of our absolute favorite things to do in Bend, OR. From hiking to mountain biking, climbing to camping, and hot springs to caves, there are so many fun things to do here! Bend is a MUST visit for anyone who loves to spend time adventuring in the outdoors. | shedreamsofalpine.com

US Travel, Travel GeneralAllison BoyleJune 29, 2024Oregon, Travel, Smith RockComment