Author: Charlie P

Beyond Fourth of July Lake

Posted by Charlie P | May 23, 2024 | Alpine County, Backpacking, Hiking/Backpacking, Mokelumne Wilderness, Wilderness |

A Backpacker’s Treasure Hunt in the Mokelumne The golden light of late afternoon was...

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Wild Horses and Hot Air Balloons: A Duality of The Carson Valley

Posted by Charlie P | May 18, 2024 | The Carson Valley |

The crisp 5:30 am morning air of Carson Valley was still and yet filled with unique energy this...

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Exploring Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Backpacking Trails in Sierra Nevada

Posted by Charlie P | Jan 26, 2024 | Ansel Adams Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Jennie Lakes Wilderness, Wilderness |

For a decade, I’ve traversed the Sierra Nevada, conquering iconic trails in beautiful...

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New Carson Valley Appaloosa Trail adds 1.1 miles of Tree-lined Mountain Fun

Posted by Charlie P | Nov 18, 2023 | Hiking/Backpacking, The Carson Valley, Trail Tested Stories, Trails |

The Carson Valley is my home base, but it is surprising how few times I have hiked one of its...

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Are Navigational Apps Endangering People in Times of Severe Storms and Road Closures

Posted by Charlie P | Aug 17, 2022 | Travel |

Sierra Rec Editor – In August of 2022 Death Valley National Park received a 1000 year rain...

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Backpacking Desolation Lake

Posted by Charlie P | Mar 31, 2021 | Backpacking, Desolation Wilderness, Hiking / Backpacking Lake Tahoe, News and Events |

Exploring Desolation Wilderness: Backpacking Near Tahoe at the Enchanting Desolation Lake As the...

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TOP 50 SIERRA DESTINATIONS

Posted by Charlie P | Mar 17, 2019 | Hiking/Backpacking, National Parks |

Sierra Rec Magazine Publisher Charlie Pankey lists his Fifty Favorite locations he has explored in the Sierra

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