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Sierra Rec Now Podcast with Jim Morrison and Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger For most of us in the Sierra Nevada, a “big day” in the mountains might mean a long approach, a steep climb, or timing conditions just right. For ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger, that idea scales to an entirely different level. … Read more
Fifty Volunteers, One Shared Passion, and a Trail Worth Saving By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine, July 2025 Conservation Issue This past weekend, beneath the granite cliffs of Lover’s Leap, the air buzzed with the sound of hammers striking stone, trail tools scraping earth, and voices lifted in laughter and grit. I had the … Read more
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Tucked along Highway 50 just west of South Lake Tahoe, Lover’s Leap rises like a storybook cliff out of the pine-covered canyon. With its towering granite face and layered climbing routes, it draws climbers from around the world—and legends from long ago. But to truly understand what makes … Read more
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine – Summer Issue 2025 Where Legends Are Forged: The Allure of Sierra 14ers In the shadow of granite giants and amid the wild symmetry of the Sierra crest, a legacy was carved not just in stone—but in story. For generations, the Sierra Nevada’s 14,000-foot peaks have beckoned explorers, … Read more
Celebrating Milestones: The 25th Anniversary of the Desert Pucker Camp Shirt Imagine Yosemite Valley in the 1960s. Camp 4 is buzzing with a vibrant community of climbers. Among them are two young and brilliant climbing maven, Royal Robbins, already a legendary climber pushing the boundaries of the sport, and Liz Burkner, a newcomer with wanderlust … Read more
Climbing Shoes Don’t Have to Hurt – New Scarpa Lineup Prioritizes Performance and Feel For years, climbers have grappled with the age-old question: comfort or performance? Scarpa’s innovative 2024 climbing shoe lineup throws out that dilemma entirely. Shoes like the all-new Spot embrace a concept Scarpa has championed for over a decade – soft, comfortable … Read more
The Sierra Nevada, a mountain range brimming with, snow-capped peaks, presents a compelling challenge for adventurous climbers seeking a thrilling winter expedition. These icy summits, draped in a pristine white blanket, beckon the brave and the bold, promising an unparalleled, adrenaline-fueled adventure. I was recently reading a forum question posted on summitpost.org regarding how insane … Read more
EXPLORING RENO TAHOE’S BEST MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS AND PEAK HIKES Exploring the majesty of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra front near Reno is tops of the list for locals and visitors. Whether by Foot or by two wheels conquering the elevation and peering out at the picaresque landscapes from up top the Sierra range can … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Fall Edition 2022 – Climbing – To be in the mountains is to be truly free. Not necessarily free from all of life’s challenges and hardships, but free to explore them and to explore yourself. Without the constraints of day-to-day life, whether it’s your nine-to-five or the persistent nagging of news … Read more
Outdoor rock climbing is a fantastic way to get into shape and meet new people. To ensure success, follow these three climbing tips for first-timers.
Bishop Ca- The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) has hired two climbing rangers to patrol the increasingly popular climbing and bouldering areas in the Bishop area. This is the third year of the program. Climbing in the Eastern Sierra is an interagency activity, so the climbing rangers are supported by numerous partners: the Bishop Area … Read more
If you’re considering turning those long hikes into raw climbs on the rock, consider some of these best practices for beginning rock climbers beforehand.
Visit five Sierra Nevada rock climbing destinations that will put you on top of the world. Uncover the best places to go hiking and rock climbing.
All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park visitors use Yosemite’s big walls and to help improve climbing wilderness ethics and reduce negative … Read more