Sierra-at-Tahoe Sets Opening Date for the 2019/20 Season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – November 27, 2019 – Sierra-at-Tahoe is please to announce that it will begin spinning lifts for the 2019-20 Winter Season this Saturday, November 30, at 8:30AM. After a slow start to November, Mother Nature has turned on the tap, bringing Sierra two feet of snow and counting in the last 48 … Read more

Sturdy Cache Belt Perfect For Outdoor Adventure

The Perfect Gift for Your Outdoors Man This Holiday Season, Cache Belt From Wazoosurvivalgear.com Are you looking for the next outdoor gadget to add real value to your outdoor lifestyle. You need to check out this Cache Belt from Wazoosurvivialgear.com. Over the years I have tried all types resources when it comes to caring odds … Read more

Winter Weather Changing Travel and Camping Plans in the Sierra

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The State of the Inyo, as of 11/22/19 Report confirms Winter Storms Will Alter Plans of Holiday Travelers and Late Fall Recreation Plans Eastern Sierra, Nov. 22, 2019 – There are lots of changes this week with the first round of snow and more is in the forecast for next week. This is the time of … Read more

MT ROSE SKI RESORT OPENS TODAY 7 DAYS A WEEK

JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND RENO SKI RESORT CELEBRATES OPENING FRIDAY NOV 22 View this post on Instagram The mountain’s looking good with 7-8” of new snow and more in the forecast! Starting tomorrow, we’ll be open 7-days/week conditions permitting. #8260wherethesnowis #skirose#mtroseskitahoe A post shared by Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe (@mtroseskitahoe) on Nov 21, 2019 … Read more

BLM seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is seeking public input on the development of a management plan for the Alabama Hills, near Lone Pine in Inyo County. The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed management plan begins on Thursday, Nov. 21, and ends on Monday, Dec. 23. The BLM will … Read more

SQUAW VALLEY ALPINE MEADOWS SKIERS CAN AMPLIFY THEIR ADVENTURE WITH THE NEW IKON PASS MOBILE APP

Enhance the On-Mountain Experience with Stat Tracking, Friend Groups, and Pass Management DENVER, CO, November 22, 2019 – The new Ikon Pass mobile app is available now in app stores, expanding the on-mountain experience for skiers and riders at 41 global Ikon Pass destinations. At Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, the Ikon Pass mobile app will complement the existing Squaw Alpine app. Ikon Pass holders … Read more

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows to Host 2020, 2021 U.S. Moguls Freestyle Championships

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 18, 2019—U.S. Ski & Snowboard  has announced today a two-year agreement with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows to host the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Championships. The nation’s top freestyle moguls skiers will descend on Pallisades / Alpine Meadows for the next two springs in the season-culminating events confirmed for March 21 & 22, 2020 and … Read more

ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY TO ACQUIRE SUGARBUSH RESORT IN VERMONT

ICON Passholders Now Have Expanded Family Access to 15 Resorts DENVER, CO, November 13, 2019 – Alterra Mountain Company announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, which will bring the company’s total to 15 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. Founded in … Read more

Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows to Open for the 2019-20 Winter Season on Friday, November 15

Intermediate terrain opening on Kangaroo trail at Alpine Meadows – Beginner terrain, snow tubing to open at SnoVentures Activity Zone at Squaw Valley Sierra Rec Magazine – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 12, 2019— After weeks of preparation and snowmaking at every opportunity, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will celebrate Opening Day  for the 2019-20 season on Friday, Nov. 15 with … Read more

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Holiday Trees on the Tahoe National Forest

Nevada City, Calif. – Keep the family tradition alive this year or start a new one by cutting a tree for the holidays in the Tahoe National Forest! Experience cool mountain air, the forest floor crunching beneath your boots, and finding that perfect tree in a hidden glade. All of these moments await those who purchase … Read more

20 Mule Team Reenactment Visits Death Valley

20 Mule Team will lead a parade from The Inn at Death Valley to Harmony Borax Works and back on November 8 -9 DEATH VALLEY, CA – Twenty mules will pull replica borax wagons through Death Valley National Park in a rare public reenactment on November 8 and 9. Several partners are working together to … Read more

Plumas National Forest – Elk Information Sought

Quincy, CA – Plumas National Forest wildlife crewmember Abby Marshall is asking the community for help by sharing their knowledge of local elk populations. This information will assist the Forest in their efforts to restore and improve elk habitat management. “I’m creating a monitoring plan to identify important elk calving areas and habitat on the Plumas … Read more

Plumas NF – Frenchman Campgrounds & Boat Launch Temporary Closures – hazardous fuels reduction activities

Sierra Rec Magazine – November 5, 2019 – Quincy, CA – Portions of Frenchman Lake Recreation Area will be closed temporarily to protect the public during active removal of hazardous trees and other woody fuels. All National Forest System roads and other highways at the perimeter of Frenchman Lake will remain open as willLunker Point … Read more

Join us in Sequoia National Park this Veterans Day for the Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway Dedication

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. October 30, 2019 – This Veteran’s Day join the National Park Service (NPS), the Colonel Charles Young Foundation and the Sequoia Parks Conservancy for a fun event commemorating the legacy of Colonel Charles Young. The portion of State Highway 198 from Salt Creek Road to the Sequoia National … Read more

Caples Fire 100% Contained, Burned Area Assessment in Progress

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100% contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres. There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of … Read more

Death Valley Hosts Fee Free Day and Events for 25th Birthday November 2, 2019

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DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park is waiving park entrance fees on Saturday, November 2 in celebration of its 25th birthday. Superintendent Mike Reynolds notes: “Saturday is the culmination of anniversary events with a number of interesting programs. It’s an opportunity for visitors to learn about the significant resources of Death Valley and have … Read more

Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day 2019

YARTS to offer free rides to Yosemite Valley on November 10 and 11, 2019 Yosemite National Park will offer free admission to the public in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2019. This fee free day is offered to all park visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of … Read more

New Multi-use Single Track Trail Approved From Portola to Gold Mountain

The Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger district, Tahoe National Forest and Sierra Buttes Range District approve project to connect approx 19.79 miles of multi-use single track from the city of Portola to then recreational community of Gold Mountain. Giving recreational opportunity to the Beckwourth peak region. The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship posted this release on … Read more