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11 Essential Tips for Backpacking in the Rain Like a Pro | Nothing puts a damper on an excellent backpacking trip quite like a rainy forecast. However, a little rain doesn’t have to stop you from getting outside. In fact, backpacking in the rain can (sometimes!) even be fun, especially if you go into it prepared for anything. Even the best formulated adventure plans can go awry, so be prepared for how to backpack in rainy weather with these 11 pro tips. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreWhat to Wear Hiking – The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hiking Clothes | Want to get into hiking but don’t know what to wear? You don’t need a bunch of specialized clothing to hit the trails, but there are important things to take into consideration when choosing what to wear hiking. This guide will help take the mystery out of hiking clothing, so you can hit the trail safely and in style. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreHow to Find the Backpacking Program That’s Right for You | A backpacking program can help guide you on your dream adventure and learn the skills you need to go on your own backpacking trips. Choosing the right backpacking program for you can be a challenge, so this post will help guide you through the process of choosing a backpacking program.| shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More7 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
Read MoreHiking 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
Read MoreBackpacking 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
Read MoreThe Best GPS for Hiking (Top 7 Devices to Navigate on the Trail) | Navigation is such an important skill to have in the backcountry, whether you’re using a map & compass, a smartphone app, or a GPS device. It can be confusing to pick the best GPS for hiking, but since I’m a total navigation nerd, I want to share my favorite hiking GPS tools with you! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreWhy a Pee Cloth Belongs on Your Pack | If you’re someone who squats to pee, believe me, a pee cloth will change your life in the backcountry. A pee cloth is one of those things that you don’t technically “need” but that will make a huge difference in your experience on the trail. Learn why we are pee cloth converts – and especially love the Kula Cloth! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreTraining 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
Read MoreTravel Alone – 60 Quotes to Inspire Your Solo Travels | There’s something magical about traveling alone or going on solo adventures.Traveling alone forces us to grow and test what we are really made of and maybe even go through a transformation of self-discovery. These 60 travel alone quotes celebrate the beauty in going solo. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreBackpacking for Beginners: 15 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid Your First Time Backpacking | Consider this list of common backpacking blunders and backpacking tips as your introduction to backpacking basics. These common but avoidable mistakes are an essential part of your backpacking 101 foundation, so to speak. Mistakes are certainly how we learn, and we should never be so afraid of failure that it prevents us from taking action toward our backpacking goals, but this list might just help you avoid a few rookie (often too common) mistakes beginner backpackers tend to make their first time backpacking. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreMountaineering Basics: How to Get Into Mountaineering | If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I want to be a mountaineer” but don’t know where to start, then this article is perfect for you. In this article we go over 15 tips on mountaineering for beginners and how to get started mountaineering. It can feel overwhelming at first, but if you are dedicating to learning, mountaineering can be an extremely rewarding sport. | shedreamsofalpine.com
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