The Stress-Free Guide to John Muir Trail Permits in 2026: 5 Simple Steps to Rocking the JMT Permit Process & All of Its Quirks

The Stress-Free Guide to Getting John Muir Trail Permits: 5 Simple Steps to Rocking the JMT Permit Process & All of Its Quirks | This post will guide you through the step-by-step process to getting permits for the John Muir Trail. It covers both the Southbound Yosemite Wilderness Permits & JMT lottery and the Northbound Inyo Wilderness Permits process inside of this guide. Use this JMT permit guide to demystify the whole lottery application process and increase your chances of grabbing a JMT permit. | shedreamsofalpine.com

How to Get a Mt. Whitney Permit in 2026: Understanding the Permit & Lottery Process for Day Hiking and Backpacking the Whitney Area

How to Get a Mt. Whitney Permit: Understanding the Permit & Lottery Process for Day Hiking and Backpacking the Whitney Area | Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states, which makes it a very popular peak to hike and climb. Due to its popularity, there is a very structured permit process, and this post covers everything you need to know about grabbing Mount Whitney permits so you can plan your hike up this epic California peak. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Beginner's Guide to Winter Hiking

Beginner’s Guide to Winter Hiking | You don’t have to let cold temperatures or the trails being covered in snow stop you from getting outside. But winter hiking does have different challenges than hiking in more mild seasons, so it’s important to be well-prepared before embarking on a winter hike. This guide will go over the basics of winter hiking, including appropriate clothing, necessary gear, and safety considerations. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Hiking Related, Outdoor AllAllison BoyleNovember 30, 2025Hiking, Winter Hiking, Hiking SafetyComment

How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag (To Keep It Clean & Cozy)

How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag (To Keep It Clean & Cozy) | When was the last time you washed your sleeping bag? This guide to how to wash a down sleeping bag will break down the process so you can stop procrastinating and get your sleeping bag clean and cozy in time for your next camping trip. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Outdoor AllAllison BoyleNovember 29, 2025Backpacking, camping, outdoor gear, sleeping bag, down care, how to wash a down sleeping bagComment

43 Awesome Road Trip Gifts for Your Favorite Nomad (2025 Gift Guide)

43 Awesome Road Trip Gifts for Your Favorite Nomad | Road tripping is a fantastic way to explore incredible outdoor spaces throughout the country, but the right gear is crucial to make long road trips more comfortable and fun. This guide to the best road trip gifts will help you find the perfect present for your favorite nomad who loves to hit the open road and explore. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Outdoor All, Gear, US Travel, Van Life, Travel GeneralAllison BoyleNovember 29, 2025Gifts, Outdoors, road trip, Van Life, Van Gifts, Campervan GiftsComment

Why You Should Take a Solo Backpacking Trip

Why You Should Take a Solo Backpacking Trip | Do you dream of backpacking but can’t convince your friends to go with you? What if you decided to just make it happen and take a solo backpacking trip?A solo backpacking trip is an awesome way to discover what you’re capable of and gain confidence in yourself, and here are even more reasons I would recommend hitting the trail solo. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Backpacking, Outdoor AllAllison BoyleNovember 29, 2025Backpacking, Hiking, Solo Backpacking, Solo TravelComment

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip: What You Need to Think About Before Hitting the Trail

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip: What You Need to Think About Before Hitting the Trail | Dreaming about taking your first backpacking trip but don’t even know where to begin? Knowing how to plan a backpacking trip is a skill in itself, and I am here to walk you through the process. This post will give you an overview of everything that goes into planning a backpacking trip, so you can feel confident when you hit the trail. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking Related, Outdoor AllAllison BoyleNovember 29, 2025Backpacking, camping, Hiking, planning, GearComment

Top 10 Things to Do in Page Arizona (Including the Iconic Wave Hike)

Top 10 Things to Do in Page Arizona (Including the Iconic Wave Hike) | Do you dream of sandstone and slot canyons? Do red rocks and desert landscapes get you stoked to explore? Then you NEED to visit Page, Arizona! The list of adventurous things to do in Page is a long one, and it’s filled with some truly epic natural wonders, including the iconic Wave hike. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Hiking Related, Outdoor All, US Travel, Travel GeneralAllison BoyleNovember 26, 2025Arizona, The Wave, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, desert, HikingComment

15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert

15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert | Entering Joshua Tree National Park is like landing on another planet – the landscape of rock formations and gnarled Joshua trees is simply otherworldly. To fully explore this crazy cool desert landscape, you’ll want to try one of these 15 amazing Joshua Tree hikes in the park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Hiking Related, National Park, US Travel, Climbing, CaliforniaAllison BoyleNovember 25, 2025hiking, hiking trails, desert, California, Joshua Tree, National ParkComment

67 Beautifully Inspirational Mountain Quotes

67 Beautifully Inspirational Mountain Quotes | I’m a sucker for quotes y’all.If you read a lot of my articles, particularly some of the more personal ones then you will know that I quote things all the time. So I’ve compiled 65 of my favorite inspirational mountain quotes of all time into this post. Help me build this list by sharing your favorites! | shedreamsofalpine.com

The Ultimate 3-5 Day Backpacking Packing List for 2026 (PLUS Backpacking Checklist PDF)

The Ultimate 3-5 Day Backpacking Packing List (+ Backpacking Checklist PDF ) | Don’t hit the trails without double checking if you have all the backpacking gear you need. This backpacking checklist goes over everything you might need on a 3-5 day backpacking trip (with a printable checklist), plus my personal recommendations on the best gear. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Hiking 101 - The Essential Hiking Gear List for 2026 (PLUS Hiking Packing List Printable)

Hiking 101 - The Essential Hiking Gear List (PLUS Hiking Packing List Printable) | Hiking doesn’t need to be overwhelming, but I am a big fan of being prepared for the worst case scenario. In this post I've created a comprehensive hiking packing list for essential hiking gear. Refer to this list each time you hike, and you will be prepared for almost anything! Post includes free gear list printable for easy reference. | shedreamsofalpine.com