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Be it your first trip into the Sierra or your daily lifestyle; we find that finding a new place to explore is always right around the corner.
Sierra Rec magazine encourages readers to be active in the Sierra. Discover a new favorite activity, explore further on the trials, and volunteer where you like to play most.
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Boondocking Success in California: Mastering the Off-Grid Adventure
California's diverse landscapes offer a boondocker's paradise, from towering redwoods to sun-drenched deserts. But venturing off the grid requires preparation...
Read moreEscape to the California Alps: Top 5 Boondocking Locations
Are you looking for an off-the-grid adventure in the heart of California? Look no further than the California Alps! This...
Read moreReservations Required at Butte Lake Campground Lassen Volcanic National Park
MINERAL, CA — Reservations will be required for all campsites at Butte Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park in...
Read moreSierra Spring Fever: It’s Almost Trout Time!
Ah, April in the Sierras. The air is crisp, the wildflowers are starting to peek, and a familiar itch takes...
Read moreCamping Gear You Can’t Afford To Live Without
Modern-day camping comes with a fruitful display of gear and provisions. Learn about a few pieces of gear you can’t...
Read moreCalifornia Campgrounds Are the Second-Most Competitive in the U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, found...
Read moreSpring Fishing in Plumas County
Plumas County Fishin': A Local's Guide to Reel Fun! How about a fishing trip where the scenery is breathtaking, the...
Read moreArcade Announces the 10th Annual Mothership Classic Fundraiser
Annual Event and Custom Belt Support High Fives Foundation: March 24, 2024 Sierra Rec Readers! Celebrate 10 Years of Shredding...
Read moreScarpa Ups Comfort Ante: Spot, Origin VS Lead Soft-Shoe Revolution
Climbing Shoes Don't Have to Hurt - New Scarpa Lineup Prioritizes Performance and Feel For years, climbers have grappled with...
Read moreDakine’s New Baron GORE-TEX Index Mitt Conquers the Sierra Backcountry
Sierra Rec Magazine Gear Reviews- Put to the Test: February 2024 - Dakine's New Baron GORE-TEX Index Mitt Conquers the...
Read moreSnow-Covered Summits: Climbing Sierra Nevada’s Peaks in Winter
The Sierra Nevada, a mountain range brimming with, snow-capped peaks, presents a compelling challenge for adventurous climbers seeking a thrilling...
Read moreThe World Throws a Party at Palisades to Kick off the Stifel Palisades World Cup
Palisades Tahoe, February 24,2024 - The one thing i have always admired and appreciated about the ski community, is their...
Read moreHEST Launches New Down Comforter to Elevate Camping Comforts
Sierra Rec Magazine- Gear Reviews and Updates - February 23, 2024 - We returned to day after spending two days...
Read moreOutdoor Master Launches Falcon Snow Goggle Lens by Zeiss
Exhibits Latest Snow Gear at OMA Denver Media Show, Teasing Upcoming Cycling and Stand-up Paddle Innovations Denver, CO, February 21,...
Read moreMSR Launches ParadigmTM Bindings on Explore Series snowshoes for Fall 2024
New bindings offer efficient, comfortable, and durable performance paired with an easy-to-use design and repairability. Seattle, Wash. (February 20, 2024) - Today,...
Read moreThe Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup Gets the Green Light
It’s Official: the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour cleared for takeoff at Palisades Tahoe for February 23-25th February 15,...
Read moreOrvis Releases New Helios Fly Rod
The fly-fishing pioneer and purpose-led outdoor retailer launches the 4th generation HeliosTM, a rod four times more accurate than its...
Read moreFischer Announces new Freestyle ski — Nightstick
The New Nightstick Collection. Crafted To Play More. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Even before the new Fischer Nightstick line was presented to...
Read moreBackpack Through The Wildest Corners Of The Sierra Nevada.
On The Hunt For Untamed Beauty in the High Sierra? Are you yearning for an unparalleled adventure that will take...
Read moreAtomic Launches Shift2 – The Ultimate Freeride Touring Binding
Atomic Shift² 13 MN brings a whole new level of durability, power and versatility to freeride touring /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –...
Read moreSki with a Ranger returns to Heavenly Mountain Resort!
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce...
Read moreTeam Palisades Tahoe Athletes Headed to International Competitions
4 Palisades Freeride Athletes are Heading to the Freeride Junior World Championships in Austria Aiden England is Heading to the...
Read moreNorth America’s Largest Backcountry Demo Event at Palisades Tahoe
Come to the Alpine side on January 6 for all things alpine touring, telemark and splitboarding Olympic Valley, Calif. —...
Read moreStill Hiking in Sierra City
A day trip to Sierra City and the Wild Plum Loop trail experience December in the Sierra. As soon as...
Read moreMountaineer Celebrates its Five Year Anniversary and Impact and Influence on Lake Tahoe’s Transportation Solutions
The Tahoe region has embraced and expanded the free, convenient microtransit service operated by Downtowner that started in Olympic Valley...
Read moreonX Backcountry Launches Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) Classification and Mapping
onX is the first digital navigation app in the United States to include the ATES classification system, expanding its offering...
Read moreEarly Season Snowshoeing Difficult in the Sierra
December 9, 2023 - Well if the motivation and theme is just go and do, our crew is batting a...
Read moreTHIRD ANNUAL TAHOE BACKCOUNTRY SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK STARTS DECEMBER 11
Take Care Tahoe has curated a week-long series of in-person and virtual events focused on safety in the backcountry TAHOE...
Read moreWinter Wonderland: Snowshoeing Trails in the Sierra Nevada
Welcome to the world of winter wonder, where the icy carpet of Sierra Nevada invites you to tread its snowy...
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