🏕️ Get ready to set up your tent for the perfect wilderness retreat! 🌲 Follow these steps for a cozy night under the stars:1️⃣ Clear the ground of rocks and debris2️⃣ Lay out a tarp for extra protection3️⃣ Align tent corners with grommets4️⃣ Assemble and secure tent poles5️⃣ Add the rainfly for weatherproofing6️⃣ Stake down your tent for stabilityTo hear the full version and for our full Backpacking 101 course, check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@alpinediva🎥 @alpine_diva
🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Alpine Sisters is thrilled to share about an incredible event happening right here in our hometown: Motivation Through Movement by womeness_community 💃 At the 4th annual MTM, you'll immerse yourself in a full day of inspiration, movement, and community🎤🧘♀️ Enjoy motivational speakers, dynamic movement sessions, delicious lunch, swag bags, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise 😊Plus, use code ALPINESISTERS10 for a special discount on your ticket! 🎟️Get ready to break the mold of traditional networking events and dive into an interactive, empowering experience 🫶🏼 Can't wait to see you there!
🏔️ We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our new Amazon Store, stocked with all of Alpine Sisters’ favorite curated gear to elevate your outdoor adventures! 🎒⛺️ From rugged backpacks to cozy sleeping bags, we’ve handpicked every item with care to ensure you have the best experience in the great outdoors 🏕️By shopping in our store, you’re not only gearing up for your next expedition, but also supporting our mission of providing free outdoor education to all🌲📚 Every purchase you make earns us a small commission, empowering us to continue sharing our passion and knowledge with you all. Plus, it enables us to support other incredible brands we adore!Go to https://www.amazon.com/shop/alpine_sisters or use the link directly in our bio 🔗 We understand if Amazon isn’t your preferred shopping platform, which is why we’ve got you covered! 🛍️ Check out our blog for similar gear lists that direct you to alternative partners like REI or even straight to the brands themselves. Your support means the world to us, and it fuels our commitment to spreading the joy of outdoor exploration. Thank you for joining us on this adventure! 🌟
🌿 Embracing Nature for Your Birthday 🌿Did you know that celebrating your birthday outdoors can do wonders for your health? 🎉🌳 From boosting mood to enhancing overall well-being, there are countless benefits to embracing the great outdoors on your special day!🌞 Sunshine Serotonin: Soak up some vitamin D from the sun, which can increase serotonin levels and promote feelings of happiness and relaxation 😊🌱 Green Therapy: Surround yourself with the calming power of nature. Being in green spaces has been linked to reduced stress levels, improved mental clarity, and a strengthened immune system🌿🌺 Active Celebrations: Swap out the traditional party venue for an outdoor adventure! Whether it's a hike, a picnic in the park, or a beach day, incorporating physical activity into your birthday festivities can boost energy levels and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.🐦 Connect with Nature: Take a moment to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world around you. Being in nature can help foster a sense of gratitude, mindfulness, and connection to the world we live in.So this year, why not trade the indoor celebrations for an outdoor extravaganza like community member @dawn-patrol did this year? "Took myself to Sun Valley for my birthday 🥳 Little solo mish, which was just what I needed. 9 hours in the car with a good audio book. ... Perfect little weekend" —@dawn_patrol🏔️How are you going to celebrate your birthday this year?🎥 @dawn_patrol
🌎This year’s Alpine Sisters Keep it Wild Day of Service was one to remember! An all-women’s crew hiked into the @ridge_to_rivers trail system to remove old barbed wire fencing and restore this beautiful wild space to it’s natural state 🌿We cut the barbed wire, pulled out the old posts, wrapped the wire up, and hauled all of the materials back to a drop point.Not only does the removal allow safe passage for wildlife, but it allows the land to return to it’s natural state.All the while we got to meet other incredible women and bond all morning ☺️Thank you to @ridge_to_rivers for having us, and to our amazing volunteers @alimaynard921 @holly.rkr @womeness_community @heide_lindgren @heidelindgrenfitness @rebelrustudio and @alpine_diva for joining and serving our beloved Ridge to Rivers trail system ❤️💪🏼 Your efforts are so appreciated, and it was so fun getting to know you all better!We hope you can join us next time!How do you like to give back to your trail systems?
🌲 Does this sound like the inside of your head this week? We are definitely needing to escape the noise and find solace in the mountains this weekend! 🏔️
There's something about the crisp mountain air and the serene beauty of untouched wilderness that soothes the soul like nothing else. 🍃
Tag a friend you'd love to escape with and plan your mountain getaway together! 🌿
🎥 @alloveradventure
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✨🚨New website is LIVE 🚨✨This has been a passion project that is becoming a reality, and I can’t wait to share it with you all!Head over to www.alpine-sisters.com (notice the hyphen) and check it out!From free outdoor education on our blog, YouTube Channel, and Live Classes, to meetup events and more, I’m so excited to start shifting Alpine Sisters towards all outdoor education and community all the time ☺️I would love to hear your thoughts on it 👇🏼 (and feel free to let me know if things aren’t showing up right on your end: I’m newer to coding!)What topics would you like to see covered in our Outdoor Edication blog and videos? There are some fun live events in the making too ☺️ ↟↟↟#OutdoorWomen #AdventureGirls #WildernessWomen #NatureLovers #HikeLikeAGirl #TrailBlazers #MountainMavens #ExploreMore #NatureGirls #OutdoorAdventure #BackpackingBabes #CampingQueens #OutdoorLife #WildWomen #AlpineSisters #OptOutside #HikingWomen #NatureSeekers #GirlsWhoHike #MountainWomen #OutdoorEnthusiast #ExploreOutdoors #OutdoorGirls #TrailChicks #WomenWhoExplore #AdventureAwaits #HikeOn #OutdoorsLife #WanderWomen #OutdoorExploration
Different trail systems have different ecosystems and soil, with vastly different needs. Brand ambassador @idaho_vantastic_voyages shared some tips on how to protect our beloved wild spaces:
“Do you know what one of the leading causes of trail damage is? US! 😳
Spending time outside is something available to pretty much everyone. When you are fortunate enough to live in an area that has an extensive trail system, it is wonderful. It opens up opportunities to explore new areas, allows you to pick the length of your hike as well as the difficulty level.
But what happens if we fail to hike responsibly? Trails close and the many hours of hard work put in by volunteers goes to waste. In addition, you can destroy vegetation, increase erosion, cause people or animals injury when deep foot/hoof/paw prints freeze, and make it difficult to maintain and repair our beloved trails. Don’t let this happen.
If you enjoy the extensive trail system available to all of us in the Boise and surrounding areas, please do your part and be a responsible hiker.
This means:
🚫 Don’t hike on muddy trails.
✅ Check the trail conditions before you go out.
🚫 If the trail you were hoping to use has a high clay count and we’ve had rain or snow melt - please choose another one.
✅ If you find small sections of mud, walk or ride through it rather than leave the trail to go around.
Check out the Ridge to Rivers website at RidgeToRivers.org or their page when planning your hike. If you live outside the Boise area, check your local parks and recs website.
When we know better, we do better. Let’s all work together to keep these wonderful areas beautiful.
Any other tips you have, please share with us below! ⬇️”- @idaho_vantastic_voyages
🎥 @idaho_vantastic_voyages
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Backpacking 101
If you have been wanting to learn how to backpack, there's no time like the present!
In this extensive course, Alpine Sisters owner, @alpine_diva we will be teaching you the basics on how to set up your camp, plan your trip from start to finish, basic nutrition and cooking in the backcountry, how to manage your period and other feminine hygiene needs, the 10 Essentials, what to bring and how to pack your backpack, and so, so much more!
Check out her YouTube page and hit subscribe to be the first to know about new video releases: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmonHPDD420j5l2wtrLJ8_Q
She's hoping to post new videos 2-4 times a month 😁
We will also be posting these videos and written content in our outdoor education Blog on our website.
We can't wait to grow our outdoor education program and see you all out there!
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View without the Crowds
We love that more and more people are getting out and enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer .... we also love those quiet, serene moments without the crowds!
Brand Ambassador @idaho_vantastic_voyages got to enjoy a perfect moment:
"Heaven is getting to one of your favorite spots and finding that nobody else is there.
📍Pettit Lake, Sawtooth Valley
Wherever you adventure, remember to leave no trace"- @idaho_vantastic_voyages
Where's the last place you visited where you got to enjoy a crowd-free nature moment?
📽 @idaho_vantastic_voyages
Highest Peaks in Each of the 50 States
There are a ton of fun outdoor adventure challenges out there (like @52hikechallenge and @1000hoursoutside), but @ruggedoutdoorswoman got us thinking about a new potentially rad one:
"Black Elk Peak is South Dakota’s High Point.
That’s my fifth of the 50 high points. Another one of those mountain checklists that people like to check off.
To get all 50, you’ve got to summit rainier and Denali. Two technical mountaineering ascents. And after looking over the list yesterday I found that there are quite a few 10-14 thousand foot mountains on the list as well.
A few, including Katahdin and Humphreys in Az are already on my to hike list for other reasons— so it seems like without really meaning to, Im getting on my way toward list checking.
I really would love to summit Rainier someday because the mountain has become such a beautiful part of my life. Denali though? Not sure if that’ll ever make the list."- @ruggedoutdoorswoman
So does anyone know of anyone who has done all 50 of the highest peaks?! Very unique one!
Thanks for sharing @ruggedoutdoorswoman!
📽 @ruggedoutdoorswoman
Happiness Outside
We definitely think life is best spent outdoors 😁
@marienaudon reminds us that "You can't control everything," but you can definitely make an effort to spend time in places that bring you joy 🥰
We hope you're going to spend the weekend doing something that makes you feel alive! Happy trails!
📽 @cestnotremonde courtesy of @marienaudon
Soundtrack to the Final View
When you get to your summit or final viewpoint of the hike, does epic music start playing in your head? 😆 It totally does for us! Let's hear your favorite epic songs for the final view 👇🏽
Community member @emma_rbrrt found the perfect one to showcase this incredible view!
"First real hike in the Rockies (except ski touring), first spring, first summer season in these magnificent and majestic mountains, and we start very strong with an incredible view on the "Three Sisters" of Canmore, that we don't present anymore! A demanding and steep hike with a high elevation gain for a short distance, a committed recovery, but the view is well worth it! Lucky for us that the summits were clear when we arrived, because we were starting in the rain 😂"- @emma_rbrrt
Glad the rain cleared up just in time, and thanks for sharing!
Dog Days
Raise your hand if you think life is better outside with your dog 🙋🏽♀️
We believe in getting your pups out as much as possible on your adventures 😁 Starting them out on small adventures, but early on, helps create an adventure pup for life ❤️
Thanks @lyndseyfoxx for sharing this adorable moment of pure joy 🥰🐶🌲
📽 @lyndseyfoxx
