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2 Week Road Trip Guide to New Zealand’s North Island Via Camper Van | New Zealand’s North Island is one of the most beautiful places to explore and exploring it via camper van allows for so much unique adventurous opportunities. Check out our 2 week guide to seeing the best of New Zealand’s North Island! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More10 Miles Day Hiking Humphreys Peak Trail in Arizona | The Humphreys Peak Trail, located just north of the city of Flagstaff, Arizona, is one of the most popular hiking trails in the entire state. At 12,633 feet, the summit of Mt. Humphreys marks the highest point in all of Arizona. Be sure to put this hike on your bucket list! Happy Hiking! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreField Testing the PackPillow Backpacking Pillow | If you're looking for a new solution to sleep comfort when you are out backpacking, there is a new lightweight option on the market called the PackPillow. I took the product with me on a backpacking trip and give you a detailed gear review and my overall opinion of the product in my field tested report. Come see if it is a good fit for you! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreRock Climbing Ko Laoliang in Thailand | Thailand has some of the best sport climbing in the world and should be high on your destination list for rock climbing. Ko Laoliang is a special island in Thailand where you can find great climbing, deep water soloing, solitude, and laid back vibes. Read our Climbing destination guide to learn more about this special place and how to plan a great trip there. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreCalifornia Coastal Bike Riding - The Marvin Braude Bike Trail | This bike trail extends 22 miles point to point along some of Californias best coastline, and you can experience Californias best beaches all from the seat of your bike! Explore Venice beach, Marina Del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica Beach, Redondo Beach, and more all on the amazing bicycle ride! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreBouldering At Hueco Tanks State Park in Texas | Hueco Tanks State Park is one of those climbing destinations that if you enjoy bouldering should be high on your list of places to climb at. It won't be easy climbing and it is guaranteed to challenge you and make you work for it, but if you're lucky you'll get a send in one of the most epic bouldering locations in the United States. There are some regulations for taking a trip there due to all the old rock art that can be found in the area, but I've detailed everything you need to know in our post. | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More7 Tips to Hiking & Summiting Your First Fourteener | Some consider climbing 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 More10 Mile Day Hike Up Powers Peak in Kernville, California | Kernville and the Lake Isabella area are more widely know for their white water rafting on the Kern River, however don't miss out on hiking Powers Peak which has amazing views of Lake Isabella and is a great winter hike in Southern California, and be sure to grab a beer afterwards at Kern River Brewing Company, only a few minutes from the trailhead. Happy Hiking! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More13 Mile Day Hike Up Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park | Telescope Peak is the tallest mountain in Death Valley National Park. It has beautiful views of Badwater Basin and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We have created a detailed trip report for a successful summit up Telescope Peak, easily accomplished in a day. You won't regret doing this hike! It's beautiful! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreA Weekend in Death Valley - Visit the Racetrack, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and Badwater Basin | If you only have a weekend to explore and adventure outdoors in Death Valley National Park in California check out this ultimate weekend itinerary! Be sure to visit the desert sand dunes at sunset for a magical way to end your day! There are plenty of options for camping, RV, and lodging accomodations. I absolutely love Death Valley and I am positive you will too with this weekend guide! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Winter Climbing Areas in California | Just as the summer months here in California are a great time for high altitude alpine climbing and hiking in the Sierra Nevada, the cold temperatures of the winter months make for some great lower elevation desert rock climbing! Whether you love to sport climb, trad climb, or boulder, I've listed 5 of my favorite areas to climb in California in the winter months, and there is a little bit of everything for every style of climber. Happy Sending! | shedreamsofalpine.com
Read More3 Delicious & Boozy Warm Winter Drinks to Make on Your Next Outdoor Adventure | Winter is here, and that’s no excuse to stop going into the mountains and exploring the outdoors! Stay warm with 3 of our favorite warm boozy winter drink recipes that we love to pack up with our Stanley flask and thermos and enjoy at the our favorite campsite or at the top of our favorite peak. These drinks are easy to make, portable, and delicious! Stay warm this winter my friends and have fun in the mountains! | shedreamsofalpine.com
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