Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking comments on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed management of 1,083 acres of National Forest System lands off the Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) above Incline Village, Nevada. Comments will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of the … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This week, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) issued a final decision for proposed improvements to existing skiing and snowboarding terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Improvements will include selective widening of ski trails, removing trail obstacles and relocation and/or realignment of some portions of existing snowmaking air and water … Read more
Ron Cohen, Deputy General Counsel at Alterra Mountain Company, to serve in the interim while search begins for new President & COO Sierra Rec Magazine – Olympic Valley, Calif. – April 12, 2018 – Following eight years at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Andy Wirth has announced plans to retire and step down from the position of … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Baldwin and Nevada beaches open April 28. The Taylor Creek Visitor … Read more
Yosemite Valley is closing on Friday afternoon due to potential flooding Due to anticipated flooding, visitors will no longer be able to enter Yosemite Valley beginning at noon on Friday, April 6, and the Valley will be closed to visitation at 5 pm on Friday. All other areas of the park will remain open, conditions … Read more
Starting March 15th, 2018 the Belden Day Use Area int he Feather River Canyon Closed. Alternative location provided for access. Public Access Update – March 4, 2018 – PG&E’s Belden Day Use Area in the Feather River Canyon along Hwy 70 will be closed to public access beginning March 15, 2018 to approximately October 2019 due … Read more
Little Grass Valley Reservoir & Gold Lake Are in Need of Campground Hosts for 2018 Season QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area near Graeagle, … Read more
Puffy Outdoor Blanket Provides Layer of Warmth and Comfort in Sierra Storms Sierra Rec Magazine ~ Product Review March 2018 – Who doesn’t like a good outdoor blanket? We recently picked up the Sneaky Snuggler Puffy Quilt Blanket from Montem Outdoor, and it has quickly become the blanket all others are compared to in my … Read more
The program’s benefits, such as access to six free counseling visits annually, focus on employees’ mental, physical and financial wellbeing SOUTH LAKE TAHOE and STATELINE, Calif./Nev. – March 21, 2018 – Vail Resorts, Inc. has introduced a new program complete with wellness resources available to employees that focus on their mind, body and wallet. Epic Wellness … Read more
Diadema 18L Day Pack Provides Quick Access and Easy Packing Sierra Rec Magazine – Product Review, March 2018 – While playing in the Sierra this year has been less than desirable as far as the snowfall accumulation we have seen, the one undeniable fact is we have had great weather for getting outdoors and exploring. … Read more
Winter in the Sierra Nevada is always magical, but there’s nothing quite like a fresh blanket of snow to bring the mountains to life. With every new storm, ski resorts, backcountry trails, and snow-covered forests turn into a playground for adventurers of all kinds. Whether you’re carving fresh powder, strapping on snowshoes for a quiet … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love the wilderness? Are you committed to preserving its’ breathtaking beauty? Do you love working with people and spending time in the outdoors? Can you match your motive for volunteering to the mission and priorities of the Forest Service? Most importantly, do you have the time, willingness and dedication … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations this week in numerous locations around Lake Tahoe. Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest Service operations will take place on Brockway Summit above Kings Beach, from … Read more
Little Grass Valley Reservoir & Gold Lake need Campground Hosts 2018 Sierra Rec Magazine, February 22, 2018 – QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. – The Inyo National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office will hold an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 6 to gather public ideas for requesting off-highway vehicle grant funds. The informal open house will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Forest Service/BLM office, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop. The agencies plan to … Read more
ARNOLD, Calif. – Marking one year since the famous Pioneer Cabin Tunnel Tree toppled, California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League and Humboldt State University today announced plans to use the fallen sequoia to study the tree’s life history and gather historic climate-related information for the surrounding area. The information will help California State Parks better … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – “Jammin 4 Tash – Feature Event For Weekend of January 19-21 Includes USASA Rail Jam & will honor Natasha “Tash” Sagucka at Sierra At Tahoe Sierra Rec Magazine – Sierra At Tahoe – January 18, 2017 – As the snow finally arrives in the Tahoe Basin and the rest of the Sierra this week … Read more
The Best Athletes in the Game Compete for their Spot on Team USA at PyeongChang 2 Mammouth Ca, January 11, 2018 – The World will be watching next week in Mammoth as the USA Best Compete for there spot on Team USA. The best of the best skiers and snowboarders will compete in Unbound’s Main … Read more
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Marking one month to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, Nike and the United States Olympic Committee today unveiled the signature medal-stand uniforms for Team USA athletes during a segment on NBC’s TODAY Show. The five-piece outfit will be worn by U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes who … Read more
Kick off the Final 30 Day countdown to the 2018 Winter Olympics Sierra Rec Magazine – Squaw Valley, Jan 10, 2018 – Events- Squaw Valley will Host one of the final stops for Team USA Winterfest presented by Hershey. A great chance for the family to meet USA athletes, experience Olympic Culture and become part of the … Read more
Achieve Tahoe to Host Annual ‘Ability Celebration & Winter Ski Festival’ for Veterans with Disabilities From Across the Country Sierra Rec Magazine – Alpine Meadows, Calif., Jan. 9, 2018 – Achieve Tahoe, a leading provider of winter and summer adaptive sports instruction for adults and children with disabilities, will host the “Ability Celebration & Winter Ski Festival,” … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine Featured Event 2017 – Are you looking for that Can’t-miss event in the Sierra this December? How does Fireworks in December sound? Ok let’s one up that… How About Fireworks in December on a base of the Largest Snowpack in the Sierra sound? On Saturday, December 16th travel to Mammoth for the … Read more
Volunteers Needed For The Ski With A Ranger and Winter Trek Snowshoe Programs Starting in January SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with our Winter Trek and Ski with a Ranger conservation education programs at Heavenly Mountain Resort from January through March 2018. Are you … Read more
Forest Service accepting reservations for 2018 snowshoe program SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin accepting reservations for the 2018 Winter Trek conservation education program on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Winter Trek … Read more
Public Notice: Tioga Pass Closed For the 2017/2018 Winter Season Sierra Rec Magazine – Dec, 4, 2017 – In Case you missed it last weekend, one of the annual “saddest days of the year” for us on the Eastern Sierra front happened. The Closing of Tioga Pass for winter. Now we either drive around to … Read more
Mammoth Lakes: California’s Winter Olympics Launching Pad Sierra Rec Magazine – Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Dec. 5 2017 — Spend any amount of time in Mammoth Lakes and the chances are you’ll bump into an Olympian. From the icons to the up-and-comers, the small Eastern Sierra resort town produces an astonishing number of elite athletes, several … Read more
IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE EXPECTED WITH PCT/TRT TAIL REROUTE NEAR ECHO SUMMIT Sierra Rec Magazine- December 7. 2017 – Tahoe Rim Trail / Lake Tahoe – Often when we think about our weekend adventures on the Tahoe Rim Trail we think of the amazing vista views of Lake Tahoe or maybe our favorite backcountry lake to … Read more
Dee Byrne Promoted to Vice President of Skier Services at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, Elianne Furtney Promoted to Managing Director of Ski & Snowboard School [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Dec. 1, 2017 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced today that Dee Byrne has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Skier Services, overseeing … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine, November 30, 2017 – VALLEJO, Calif. — The price of national forest and grassland visitor maps will increase on Jan. 1, 2018. Currently, visitor maps are $10 for the plastic or $9 for the paper versions. The new price for either version will be $14. All maps are available for purchase online from … Read more
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Receives Seven Inches of New Snow [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 27, 2017 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows received another seven inches of new snow on the upper mountain, bringing the November snow total to 50 inches. With November snowfall averaging 36 inches over the past 45 years, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is currently … Read more
Forest Service seeks comments on proposed Incline Management Plan Sierra Rec Magazine, November 30, 2017 – SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking for public input regarding the management of 1,138 acres of National Forest System lands off the Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) above Incline Village, Nevada. The planning … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine- November 30, 2017 – Christmas tree permits in the Lake Tahoe Basin are sold out as of Friday, November 24, 2017. On November 13, 2,250 permits were issued on a first-come, first-served basis. No additional permits will be authorized for this season. Permits may still be available in locations outside of the … Read more
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DUMP ALERT IN THE SIERRA – JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING SKIING Sierra Rec Magazine – November 16, 2017 – A rainy day in the office with the right temperature outside means only one thing for the Sierra. DUMP ALERTS are screaming off the mountains as resorts are scrambling to open more of the mountains … Read more
Haeleum Active Gear Helps Fight Off Mosquitos, Sun and Temperature in Pursuit to Protect All outdoors Explorers Sierra Rec Magazine Product Review- November 2017 – As the holidays approach and you start to look for a great gift idea for your explorers in the family, look to Haeleum Active Gear to protect your explorers from pesky … Read more
Support The Lifestyle And Ski Free TAHOE CITY, Calif. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – November 1, 2017 Ski season is almost here, and with it returns the popular “Plates for Powder” program. Individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada can receive free lift tickets to one of eight Tahoe resorts participating in the … Read more
Discovering New Trail Experiences For the Family Sierra Rec Magazine – Trail Review by Tom Trelenberg – This trailhead is accessed off of Hot Springs Road, approximately 3 miles out of Markleeville, CA, about a mile before reaching Grover’s Hot Springs. The trailhead is outside the state park and adds about 20 minutes (one way) … Read more
Christmas Tree Permits to be Available for Purchase on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts Beginning Nov. 1 SPARKS, NV. – Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, … Read more
