Tahoe Games Mountain Sports Festival Brings Snow in September & X Games Energy to South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe is about to get its newest signature fall tradition — and it’s like nothing the Sierra has ever seen. The Tahoe Games Mountain Sports Festival is coming September 27–28, 2025 to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor … Read more
The 2025 Downieville Classic Bike Festival Returns August 7–10 If there’s one weekend where dusty singletrack, alpine views, and rowdy Sierra spirit all collide—it’s the Downieville Classic, coming August 7–10, 2025. Held in the historic gold rush town of Downieville, this nationally recognized bike festival delivers more than just epic racing. It’s a mountain town … Read more
Discover Aviation, Vintage Cars, and Community Spirit at Minden-Tahoe’s Airport Discovery Day Words by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine The skies above Carson Valley are world-renowned for a reason, and this August, you’re invited to experience them up close as the 2025 Airport Discovery Day: Wings & Wheels returns to Minden-Tahoe Airport for a … Read more
Who’s Playing, When to Go, and How to Watch in Lake Tahoe Edgewood Tahoe Prepares to Welcome Sports Legends, Celebrities, and 70,000+ Fans July 9–13 By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine | June 26, 2025 There’s nothing quite like summer on the South Shore—and if you’ve been here before, you know there’s no bigger … Read more
May 17, 2025 — Lake Almanor, CA Looking for something reel-y exciting to do this weekend in the Sierra? Head to Lake Almanor for a splash of high-stakes action and laid-back lakeside fun as the Bass Angler Magazine (BAM) Kayak Series drops anchor for a one-day West Coast Championship Qualifier, hosted by Plumas Pines Resort, … Read more
Podcast Feature with Amanda Johnson Carson Valley’s skies are ready to light up again as the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival returns for its third year, May 16–18, 2025. And we’re thrilled to bring you a brand-new episode of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast featuring Amanda Johnson, one of the event’s passionate co-founders and … Read more
Dig, Race, Volunteer & Revel in the Lost Sierra: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship’s Epic 2025 Schedule The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 event schedule, and it’s packed with incredible opportunities for the biking community to give back, race, and revel in the magic of the Lost Sierra. Whether you’re … Read more
Day One at the Bam Trail Pro Bass Tournament At Lake Almanor The Orange sherbet glow over the east mountain range, draped still in midnight black, stirred the crowded bay with palpable anticipation. Thirty Professional, single riders in their fancy Bass fishing boats came to attention as the American Flag trolled past them to the … Read more
The Sierra Nevada, a spine of granite that slices through California, whispers tales of resilience and grit. Amongst these rugged peaks and whispering pines lies a testament to both – the Tevis Cup, a 100-mile equestrian odyssey that pushes riders and their horses to the very edge. This isn’t your Sunday afternoon trail ride. The … Read more
Palisades Tahoe Hosts the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour February 23-25 Olympic Valley, Calif. [March 30, 2023]— Palisades Tahoe is ecstatic to announce the headliners for the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, a stop on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour, and a music event for all ages, set to take place February 23 through 25, including the … Read more
A Beloved Tradition in Truckee California Raises Funds For Winter Sports Athletes [Truckee, CA] – June 11, 2023 – The picturesque town of Truckee is gearing up for an exhilarating running event that will ignite the spirit of athleticism and community celebration. The annual Firecracker Mile, held on July 4th, 2023, at 9:45 am (right … Read more
84 Celebrities ready to tee it up July 12-16th at Edgewood Golf course in South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe NV, June 10, 2023 – We are only weeks out from the 2023 American Century Championships in Lake Tahoe and the field of players is starting to take shape. Several new faces will be hitting the … Read more
Downieville Ca – April 5, 2023 – With the heavy snowpack in the sierra this year, many traditional spring and early summer events face questions on the ability to bring in guests. Yet, yesterday the sierra Buttes trail Association announced plans to move forward with two classic Sierra bike events the Downieville Classic and the … Read more
Ensenada Bike Fest Enduro March 18th Kicks off Epic Season of Racing 2023 California – March 15, 2023 – The California Enduro Series is thrilled to announce the 2023 race schedule with six exciting events lined up including a return to a unique locale south of the border. The series is set to off with the Ensenada Bike … Read more
Downieville Calif. february 16, 2023 – Breakaway Promotions is proud to announce that we will be the official race production team for the 25th Anniversary Downieville Classic Festival and All Mountain World Championships taking place on July 13th – 16th, 2023. It is our distinct honor to be part of the team that is helping … Read more
Broken Arrow Skyrace Weekend Starts Friday June 17 in Olympic Valley Olympic Valley Ca., June 16, 2022 – Over 2300 racers are converging into Olympic Valley this week for an epic challenge of skill and endurance, that will feature section of the Tahoe Via Ferretta course for the first time in competition. in 2022, the … Read more
29th Annual Ride – Sunday June 5, 2022 – Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe, June 3 2022 – In conjunction with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, Bike the West brings back a regional favorite to Lake Tahoe. Sunday hundreds of cyclists of all levels will take to the road in Lake Tahoe … Read more
Regional Effort to help Trail Stewardship Rebuild. It’s no secret that Pale Ale is Paul’s favorite beer, and this will be our 4th year collaborating on a custom bike for Sierra Nevada Brewery to show off at Sea Otter and give away to a lucky winner. This year we decided to raise the bar by building up … Read more
Alpine County CA – Just as the summer heat finally breaks through our long winter the single hardest cycling event in the Sierra The Death Ride invades the quiet spaces of Alpine County, Markleville and the various scenic byways known as the California Alps Saturday July 13, 2019. An annual tradition for hundreds of riders, … Read more
Two weeks later date will accommodate extra snowmelt in huge Sierra Nevada winter (CARSON CITY, NEV.) March 11, 2019 – In order to deliver on the objective of giving mountain bikers a true backcountry experience on world-class singletrack that challenges riders as much as it inspires & rewards, and allowing for extra snowmelt time in … Read more
Saturday In Alpine County California is Filled With Some of The Worlds Most Daring Riders Sierra Rec Magazine – Alpine County Ca, July 2018 – Here we are on the eve of the 2018 Death Ride in Alpine County Ca, and as I sit here planning my alternative route in the morning for my hiking adventure in … 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
Northstar Resort, Truckee, California, July 2016 – Straddling the borders of Nevada and California, the Sierra Nevada is a mountain biker’s dream. And this Weekend at NorthStar Resort many of the nation’s best endurance athletes & trail riders will converge on Lake Tahoe to challenge themselves for a coveted title and chance to participate in … Read more
