Sierra Rec Magazine Article Archives. A running compilation of articles aimed at helping readers explore more Sierra
Truckee Ca, July 7 2022 – Butterfield fire evacuations Truckee CA- A mid morning fire has broken out in Truckee Ca. Currently holding at 10-12 acres with Zero containment. At 12:13 pm today evacuation orders were sent out for East of Jogger Drive and North of the Truckee Airport area. OCFA’s Intel 12 on the … Read more
Forest Order Closures Issued for 2022 in Eldorado National Forest due to Caldor Fire Recovery Eldorado National Forest – Calif – April 2022 – Eldorado National forest has its hands full in 2002 recovering from the Caldor fire which last summer wrecked havoc on the HWY 50 corridor and the Caples Lake Area of HWY … Read more
This episode is scheduled to publish on 12/10/21 at 1:00 PM December 10, 2021 – Finally Snow has fallen again in the Sierra and a major snow event is on track for Saturday night into Tuesday. Reports on all the Ski Resorts as of today, our thoughts on winter travel and the Scenic Byways updates. Snow Season in … Read more
Firefighters Gained Ground on Slower Moving Caldor Fire in south Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe – September 2, 2021 – Today is a day of hope on the Caldor Fire in South Lake Tahoe. Yesterdays Winds and red flag warnings not as bad as expected. The Caldor fire stands at 207,931 acres today with 23% … Read more
South Lake Tahoe – September 1, 2021 – 2:30pm – Cal fire has expanded Evacuation warnings in Alpine county. These added to the earlier today expansions in douglas county include the following: ALPINE COUNTY Evacuation Order: Highway 88 at Forestdale Road. West of Forestdale Road and south to the Pacific Crest Trail Crossing. West of … Read more
With the National Forest Closures in the State of California – Options still exist for Labor Day Weekend Recreation Sierra Nevada – September 1, 2021 – With the expansion of National Forest Closure to the entire state of California this week, many Labor Day weekend travelers are now changing plans for the weekend. On Monday, … Read more
Small victories Yesterday give Hope to Firefighters in saving Kirkwood and Steering Fire Away from south Lake Communities South Lake Tahoe – September 1, 2021 – We sit here this morning with new evacuation warnings in Douglas County Nevada from the Caldor fire and another Red Flag day that will raise the alerts for the … Read more
RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY South Lake Tahoe Ca., August 30, 2021 – With the unexpected South Lake Tahoe Evacuation order that come about 11 am today, Mandatory Evacuation for all residents up to Nevada Stateline. This also includes area as far north on … Read more
Christmas Valley residents told to Evacuate now as Caldor Fire Jumps several lines. South Lake Tahoe NV, Aug 30, 2021 – Evacuation orders for the Caldor Fire expanded into the Tahoe Basin Sunday as firefighters struggled to keep the wildfire from spreading further east along Highway 50. The new evacuation orders include Desolation Wilderness, Christmas … Read more
RENO, Nev. , July 24, 2021 — The Bureau of Land Management Nevada is asking the public to review and provide comment on an environmental assessments and unsigned finding of no significant impacts for its October 5, 2021 geothermal lease sale. The sale includes 32 parcels totaling 83,063.690 acres on the Battle Mountain, Carson City, Elko, Ely and Winnemucca Districts. 32 parcels totaling 83,063.690 acres of federal lands in … Read more
Public Notice , May 2021 – The Inyo National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office are implementing (Stage 1) fire restrictions effective on all Federal lands under their jurisdiction. This decision is based on very high fire danger, drought conditions coupled with extremely dry vegetation, an increase in human caused wildfires and the availability … Read more
Apply to the 2021 Mt. Whitney Lottery between February 1 and March 15 Are you ready to tackle the highest point in the lower 48 states? Mt. Whitney lottery application opened today on recreation.gov. With over 6,700 feet of elevation gain on the trail, Mt. Whitney stands at 14,505 feet and is the highest point in … Read more
Lake Tahoe and Truckee Communities Receive $440,000 in Covid-19 Relief Grants from Vail Resorts. BROOMFIELD, Colo.—Dec. 17, 2020— Vail Resorts’ Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry , today announced more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants. In nine … Read more
You have discovered one of our Archived reports. for the latest news on these resort openings please click here : Sierra Rec Magazine- Vail resorts – Lake Tahoe – Sept 3, 2020 – Ski season may look and feel a bit different in 2020 but it will indeed happen! This week Heavenly, NorthStar and Kirkwood, … Read more
National Forest Week July 13-19, 2020 – Get Involved, Get connected via Virtual Social Events. National Forest 2020 – National Forest Week is an annual celebration of the NationalForest System and all it provides and has to offer. Hear in the Sierra we have 9 National forest regional head quarters and management areas. We use … Read more
Popular Eastern Sierra Hiking and Backpacking destination Access Road Closed July 6-25, 2020 Inyo National Forest – Bishop Ca., July 1, 2020 – Stating on July 6, and anticipating effective through July 25, the South Lake Road Reconstruction Project will implement no overnight parking in the South Lake area. This will include the Bishop Pass … Read more
The Whitney Portal Road opened today. The State of the Inyo, current as of 06/18/20 Inyo National Forest – California – June 19, 2020 – For now, Mt. Whitney Permits continue to be cancelled out one week in advance of the hiking date at this time. A permit is required to hike to Mt. Whitney (day … Read more
News Broke Last Night that June 5th Backpackers and Half Dome Permit Holders will gain access to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Update – June 3 2020 – Beginning June 5, Yosemite National Park will reopen access to the Yosemite Wilderness to those with an existing wilderness permit reservation and to those with an … Read more
DENVER, CO, March 10, 2020 –Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year, continuing the company’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience. This year’s $223 million plan includes $50 million for base area facility development, $48 million towards new lifts … Read more
Yosemite, Lassen, Sequoia, Kings Canyon And Death Valley Could Be Fee Free During The Corona Virus Shutdown WASHINGTON – After careful consideration, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt directed the National Park Service (NPS) to temporarily suspend the collection of all park entrance fees until further notice. “I’ve directed the National Park Service to waive entrance fees … Read more
Yosemite National Park, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2020) – Visit California honored tourism destinations and attractions across California for excellence in tourism marketing at the organization’s biennial Poppy Awards, held Feb. 11 in San Diego. Yosemite National Park along with Yosemite Gateway Counties- Mono, Tuolumne, Mariposa, and Madera are proud to announce that they were selected as … Read more
South Lake Road Reconstruction Planned for 2020 – Significant Impacts to Access, Parking Bishop Ca, Inyo National Forest – Feb., 25, 2020 – The South Lake Road Reconstruction is planned for the 2020 season under a funding requestfrom Inyo County. The road will be re-paved and needs significant repairs for safety and includes a new … Read more
Carson City, Nevada, Jan. 13, 2020 – The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks start on Saturday, Jan. 25, and will be offered every Saturday through March 28. “Ranger-led snowshoe walks are a fun way to explore National Forest System … Read more
EBBETTS PASS (STATE ROUTE 4), MONITOR PASS (STATE ROUTE 89), AND SONORA PASS (STATE ROUTE 108) CLOSED FOR 2019/2020 WINTER SEASON Stockton – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass, Route 89 over Monitor Pass and Route 108 over Sonora Pass for the 2019/2020 winter season as of … Read more
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
Still time for Fall Camping in the Eastern Sierra Sierra REC Magazine – Eastern Sierra – October 17, 2019 – For some Fall season can not last long enough. For those that are in no hurry to slip on the skis and snowshoes for winter and are looking to get out in the Eastern sierra … Read more
Starting October 15, there is no overnight parking in the Reds Meadow Valley Sierra Rec Magazine – Mammoth Ca, October 10, 2019- The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument are planning for winter on the Reds Meadow Road. The road will close at the Minaret Vista for the season on Sunday, October 27 at … Read more
FULL HIGHWAY CLOSURE STATE ROUTE 4 FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO RAYMOND MEADOWS CREEK ALPINE COUNTY Sept. 23, 2019 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 4 beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2019, to Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day for road work. … Read more
The Tahoe Local Pass, priced at $589, and the Tahoe Value Pass, priced at $499, continue to offer the best value and variety for skiing and riding with differentiated experiences and varied terrain at the Best of Tahoe resorts As a part of making Epic for Everyone, Vail Resorts announced earlier this year that it would … Read more
Expect lots of snow, but access over two of the Sierra Popular Scenic Routes opened today for recreational travel. TUOLUMNE COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 108 (SR-108)/Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Sonora … Read more
Short answer… Not Much with weather making everything tricky Facilities open For Memorial Weekend in the Eldorado National forest… ICE HOUSE Reservoir Area • Silver Creek Group• Ice House Campground & Boat Launch• Northwind Campground• Strawberry Campground UNION VALLEY Reservoir Area• Lone Rock Campground• Jones Fork Campground• Fashoda Campground• Big Silver Group• Wench Creek Campground• Yellowjacket … Read more
Resort to offer $5 advance-purchase lift tickets every Friday in June with all proceeds benefitting the nonprofit Tahoe Fund• Resort to match skier contributions with an additional donation of up to $10,000 Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 21, 2019 – Skiers and snowboarders are invited to celebrate spring on the slopes at Squaw Valley with $5 lift … Read more
Snowboarding Receives a Jolting Revival on a One-of-a-Kind Course Designed by Masterminds Ben Ferguson and Mark McMorris MAMMOTH LAKES, CA – (May 16, 2019) – The world’s best snowboarders united this week for Red Bull Recharged, a team-based content battle during May 14-17 at Mammoth Mountain. Like anything that evolves, stagnancy stalls progression. There is … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – NPS Release – The National Park Service released the findings and follow-up corrective action plan in the July 2018 death of National Park Service (NPS) Arrowhead Hotshot, Captain Brian Hughes. Hughes, age 33, and his crew were working on the Ferguson fire on the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite National Park … Read more
Storm damage and construction will affect recreation in the Eldorado Nat’l Forest Eldorado National Forest , May 1, 2019– Current snow conditions, potential storm damage and scheduled recreation site closures will affect visitor access this year on the Eldorado National Forest (ENF). Anyone planning a trip to the forest this summer is urged to check … Read more
Lineup includes fireworks, live music and a headlining performance by pioneering DJ, Paul Oakenfold, on July 5 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 26, 2019 – Coming off a record-breaking season—with a total of 682 inches of snowfall so far—Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is bringing a taste of winter to the Fourth of July. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.– The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Baldwin and Nevada beaches will be the first sites to open on Sat., Apr. 27, 2019. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Sat., May … Read more
A new decadent brunch at Squaw Valley is the perfect way to spend Easter Sunday with the family• The weekend will feature one-of-a-kind events including Snow Golf, Beacon & Eggs, and the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival, complete with a “Trashion Show” Sierra REC Magazine -Events – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 15, 2019–Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows … Read more
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows plans to once again host the longest ski season in Tahoe Olympic Valley, Calif., March 6, 2019 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is in the midst of a record-breaking snow season, with plans to operate Squaw Valley until Sunday, July 7, weather and conditions permitting. Squaw Valley will be open Friday through … Read more
Celebrating mountain bikes, mountain communities, live music, and good friends January 3, 2019 – New Years Day brings new resolutions and a fresh start, and for mountain bikers looking for a good time, the opening day of registration for the 2019 Epic Rides Off-Road Series. Epic Rides, and apparently the nations mountain bike community, are … Read more
