Capture the wild, win new gear, and celebrate the artistry of adventure July 27, 2025 – Sierra Rec Magazine – Hiking boots meet camera lenses this summer as Oboz Footwear and Flickr team up to launch a new global photo contest and immersive outdoor event to honor World Photography Day on August 19. For Sierra … Read more
Trekking and hiking have gained global popularity, attracting enthusiasts seeking both physical challenge and the tranquility of nature. This rising interest is evident in market projections. GlobeNewswire reports that the global trekking and hiking market is expected to reach $182.9 million by 2028, with a 6% CAGR from 2023. Driving this growth are heightened health … Read more
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Something remarkable happened this week. In the middle of heated debates over a bill proposing the sale of millions of acres of public land, everyday people—hikers, ranchers, conservationists, off-roaders, small-town residents—raised their voices. And the message reached Washington. In response to overwhelming public outcry and procedural review, a … Read more
A Commonsense Look at the Proposed Sale of Public Lands—And What It Means for the Sierra We Call Home By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine I’ve pulled off the side of the road just north of Truckee more times than I can count. Sometimes it’s for a spontaneous hike at Prosser Hill. Other times, … Read more
Minden NV — February 8, 2025 — Sierra Rec Magazine, a premier digital publication dedicated to hiking, backpacking, and outdoor recreation in the Sierra Nevada, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Backpacking Magazines on the Web by Feedspot. The selection, curated by Feedspot’s panel of experts, highlights Sierra Rec Magazine’s dedication to … Read more
Bridging Texas Innovation and Sierra Sustainability Sustainable energy is rising to the forefront of global priorities, driven by the pressing realities of climate change and environmental degradation. With traditional energy sources like coal and oil significantly contributing to carbon emissions, the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable solutions is essential. Across the nation, initiatives such as … Read more
For over four decades, the Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR) has been a vibrant celebration of community spirit, innovation, and the sheer magic of flight. Every September, more than 100,000 attendees gather at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park to watch the skies ignite with color, drawn by the promise of a free and unforgettable experience. … Read more
WASHINGTON — In order to allow the bureau to better protect people, public lands, and public resources, today the Bureau of Land Management announced a rule that modernizes the way it informs the public about temporary closures and restrictions on public lands, aligning it with processes used by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and … Read more
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV (July 17, 2024): Following concerns about a dog’s death potentially linked to harmful algal blooms (HABs), recent water quality testing at Lake Tahoe beaches has yielded positive results for pet owners and recreational enthusiasts. No HAB Toxins Detected in Lake Water: The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Nevada … Read more
Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar International (WTS) on Wednesday bestowed its 2023 Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Transportation Equity Study, the agency announced today. Sacramento WTS leaders presented the award to TRPA staff at the annual awards and scholarship event in Sacramento, Calif. Many … Read more
AllTrails Unveils ‘2023 Year on the Trails,’ Revealing Top Global Hiking Data from the Year Just weeks after being named Apple’s iPhone App of the Year, AllTrails released their ‘Year on the Trails’ report, a comprehensive overview of the app’s highest-rated trails of 2023. Compiled by AllTrails’ team of trail experts, the report unveils the AllTrails community’s top … Read more
onX is the first digital navigation app in the United States to include the ATES classification system, expanding its offering of avalanche safety tools MISSOULA, Mont., (December 7, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – onX Backcountry, a navigation and discovery app for outdoor enthusiasts, today launched a new mapping tool called the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES). ATES classifies … Read more
Local Travel Blogger Makes Finding Fresno Adventures Easier Fresno, CA: Cassie’s Compass today announced the release of her Fresno Places & Surrounding Day Trips Map, a new digital product. The Fresno Map is a hand-picked collection of over 200 Google Map pins sorted by proximity from Fresno and is a new way for locals andvisitors … Read more
Feather Falls Trail Closure expected to be enforced as structure placement happens this weekend Public Notice – OROVILLE, CA – October 27, 2023 — While the weather this weekend is supposed to be beautiful, area residents and visitors are reminded to respect forest closure orders in post-fire recovery areas. This is especially true at Feather … Read more
Own a piece of history with the new limited-release Arcane™ Large Day and Hikelike 26 packs CORTEZ, Colo. – October, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For 50 years, Osprey Packs has been a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance innovative carry solutions for extensive outdoor activities, travel and everyday carry. The brand will mark its golden anniversary in 2024 by dropping … Read more
Join a listening session Tuesday, Nov. 7 to learn about the Cultural Corridor project coming to Carson City, Carson Valley and Virginia City Oct. 25, 2023 (CARSON CITY, NEV.) – Carson City, Carson Valley and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared Cultural Corridor project that will help to build our regional … Read more
QUINCY, CA — The Plumas National Forest recently started the process for solicitation of proposals for a concession special use permit for recreation facilities on the Beckwourth and Mount Hough ranger districts with the publication of a prospectus. This includes 40 campgrounds, group campgrounds, boat launches, and day use sites located at Frenchman Lake, Lake … Read more
AllTrails Unveils New Updates Now offering 200 National Park Guides Gear – August 30, 2023 – AllTrails, the definitive digital trail app, announced a portfolio of new product features, adding new ways to inspire people to get outside, and making it easier than ever to explore the outdoors. With its more than 400,000 trails around … Read more
Orvis has been a pioneer in quality dog beds for a lifetime of health and wellness MANCHESTER, Vt. (Aug. 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Orvis, a leading retailer in home and travel dog products, fly-fishing and outdoor apparel today announced the launch of its new RecoveryZone® dog beds. The company’s most innovative dog bed yet delivers science-based rest and … Read more
Pairs perfectly with eco-conscious adventure SONOMA, CA (June, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Revelshine announces the launch of its brand, a wine catering to outdoor enthusiasts who hold sustainability as a core value. With a renewed commitment to preserving nature and delivering exceptional wine, Revelshine is poised to capture the hearts and palates of adventure seekers and eco-conscious … Read more
South Lake Tahoe, June 22, 2023 – An unprecedented collaboration of public and private sector organizations from the greater Tahoe region have come together to develop a shared vision and destination stewardship plan to better manage outdoor recreation and visitation. For the first time, regional land managers, local governments, visitors authorities, the Washoe Tribe, and … Read more
Bringing location specific, outdoor medical support to explorers of every level. Even offline. San Francisco, Calif., June 21, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Global Outdoor Emergency Support (GOES Health), winner of the 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award, today introduces the groundbreaking GOES Health mobile app. This first-of-its-kind resource provides instant access to wilderness medical support for outdoor goers, wherever … Read more
2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report reveals record growth in outdoor base and increasing diversity, especially amongst new and young participants BOULDER, COLO [June 19, 2023] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Foundation (OF), longtime authorities on outdoor participation data, jointly released findings from the 2023 Annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report. The report reveals that the outdoor … Read more
This Earth Day, Ombraz Sunglasses, the Armless Sunglass vanguard, passed a major milestone. In its mission to deliver a net positive impact for the planet, Ombraz, along with its tree planting partner, Eden Reforestation Projects, planted its one-millionth tree. Since launching on Indiegogo in 2018, the brand promised to plant 20 mangrove trees per pair … Read more
Program designed to empower underrepresented communities’ storytelling Richmond, Calif. (May 8, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, alpinists and athletes, is now accepting applications for its 2023 Open Aperture photo clinic. This year’s Open Aperture will sponsor six participants to sharpen their outdoor photography skills with the mission to better … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore., May 4, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Certainly many campers will be facing a similar situation this year. California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack is … Read more
As The Sierra Braces For Another Atmospheric River, Locals will tune in to watch History. The NBC family and InFront’s skiandsnowboard.live will air the last two World Cup women’s race series in the 2022-23 season. Mikaela Shiffrin of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team is one win away from tying the record for the most World … Read more
New RZR Pro R Troy Lee Designs Edition Offers the Ultimate Combination of Style & Performance, Featuring Revolutionary Power, Incredible Strength & Next-Level Control Polaris – Gear 2023 – Polaris Off Road, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, unleashed two show-stopping limited edition offerings in partnership with iconic motocross, mountain bike and action sports brand … Read more
Safe Winter Recreation & Volunteerism VALLEJO, Calif., Jan. 13, 2023 — With record-breaking snow and rain throughout the state, anyone visiting California’s national forests should plan for winter road conditions. • Know before you go — Check the weather for your destination. Pay attention to road conditions, chain control, and possible road closures en route. Use Caltrans QuickMap versus alternate routes suggested … Read more
Lake Tahoe NV, November 30, 2022 – Today in Lake Tahoe the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority & Oak View Group Reveal Naming Rights Partner for Tahoe Events Center. Scheduled to open in July of 2023 and feature Concerts, Sporting Events, Conferences and More. Guest will officially be visiting the New Tahoe Blue Event Center. Matt … Read more
A Conversation with Rue McKenrick – A True Lewis and Clark Explorer Sometimes social media is just perfect. Most of the time, it is just a vast black hole, but yesterday during a somewhat typical 10-minute peruse session. I stumbled on a post regarding a hiker who walked a 14000-mile loop around America over the … Read more
The integrated partnership will feature Burton-branded programming at Woodward summer snowboard camps, Burton progression tools, Woodward uniforms and apparel collabs, Burton Test Ride, Step On Experience and more. Lake Tahoe,2022– As part of Woodward’s 51st year of operations, the legacy action sports company announced a long-term and highly-integrated partnership with Burton Snowboards in support of … Read more
ONE OF SEVERAL MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN ACTION SPORTS Global Leader in Action Sports Experiences Announces Expansions and Investments Including First Overseas Location, Camps Renovations, and a Renewed Emphasis on Youth Progression and Female Empowerm (Park City, Utah) – November 15, 2022 – Woodward, the global leader in action sports experiences, announced today it is expanding overseas, … Read more
Wrightwood, CA – September 13, 2022: Mountain High Resorts in Wrightwood is eagerly preparing for the 2022/23 season with more than $1 Million in improvements. These include increased snowmaking, new rental equipment, new multi-week development programs, and new resort partners. The Wrightwood resort is ready to open any day after November 1st, weather permitting, and expects … Read more
Proposals will be accepted for Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Zephyr Cove SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Sep. 1, 2022 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) announced today the solicitation of proposals for three separate concession resort and campground special use permits. New permits will be issued for 20-year terms and may be … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. – The Inyo National Forest is accepting applications on USAJobs for permanent, full-time and seasonal wildland firefighters from August 26 to September 16, as part of the Pacific Southwest Region’s centralized Fall Permanent Fire Hire event. Wildland firefighters respond to fires and disasters nationwide, operating specialized equipment in dynamic and complex environments, requiring … Read more
Leading non-alcoholic brewer offering the chance to win over $45,000 in epic prizes MILFORD, Conn. and SAN DIEGO, August 15, 2022 – Are you thirsting for adventure? Do you want to drop everything and get off the grid? Athletic Brewing Company, the fastest-growing brewery in the United States, is here to help you hit the open … Read more
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – Auguast 3, 2022 – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Mono County Public Works Department will be rerouting Wild Willy’s Hot Spring access road in Long Valley from August 8-10 to improve public safety and visibility. Motorists should expect delays at the entrance on Aug. 8 and no … Read more
CEDAR CITY, Utah (July 26, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, redefines outdoor travel luggage with the release of its KotaUL adventure backpack. The KotaUL is an ultralight, versatile and comfortable pack that is designed to take adventurers from the terminal to the trailhead. The $249.97 backpack features water-resistant ripstop … Read more
