Award-winning Mountain Safety Guide Goes Digital, Reflects Changes to Your Responsibility Code PETALUMA, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Five years after the original launch, Ski California and its member resorts have released a new, digital version of the award-winning Mountain Safety Guide. A tool used to educate skiers and riders about staying safe and making good … Read more
Forecast Calls for Weekends Storm Activity with More Snow Lake Tahoe Ca, November 3, 2022 – An Early season storm has brought hope for a good ski and snow season in the Sierra. Leaving behind several inches of base snow, the Sierra today starts to evaluate and plan for the next wave that potentially will … Read more
It’s important to stay safe and warm when you are planning a hike in the wintertime. Here are three essential tips for hiking in the winter season.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division today announced a fee increase for California’s SNO-Parks Permit. Effective Nov. 1, 2022, the daily permit is going to increase from $5 to $15 and the season permit from $25 to $40. The fee increase, the first since 2000, will help offset the cost increase of … Read more
Fitness Program By Living Fit – Featured image by: Photo by Tiffany Bui: What differentiates pre-season ski training from general physical preparedness programs? Once you tighten your boots, and strap two planks to the bottom of your feet, the way your body experiences gravity and external forces become dramatically different than normal upright, biped human … Read more
Train your abs, legs, and glutes with this at-home routine. Ski and snowboard season might seem far away, but getting ready to hit the slopes begins before the lifts open & can help you perform your best and avoid injury, from first tracks to après-ski cocktails. Building up the endurance to be on the Sierra slopes for a … Read more
American legend rides custom course culminating upside down loop built in the birthplace of snowmobiling, Québec City, Canada QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA (April 14, 2022) – Snowmobile legend Levi LaVallee embarks on a mission to accomplish a lifelong dream of riding an inverted loop feature on a sled, only ever conquered by few. He revisits history … Read more
BISHOP, Calif., February 14, 2022 – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest are limiting some winter recreation access north of Shady Rest Par for public safety during the construction of a geothermal pipeline. Ormat Technologies Inc. is undergoing pipeline construction as a component of the Casa Diablo IV Geothermal … Read more
A Simple Guide To Starting a Snowshoe Adventure Lifestyle Snowshoeing is one of our favorite activities. However when I started five years ago I had no idea how to start or how much I would love this blank canvas of adventure. There are a few simple tips I can share with you as a beginner … Read more
Bridgeport Ranger District Announces Opening of New Winter Trail System Bridgeport, Calif. – January 12, 2022 – The Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in coordination with Mono County will seasonally close to motorized wheeled vehicles a portion of Buckeye Road from Twin Lakes Road to the Buckeye Campground to allow for winter sports activities … Read more
Sly Park Recreation Area is happy to announce that we were able to reopen today, January 10! The park had to close on December 27 as we received heavy snowfall that knocked out power lines and downed trees creating hazardous conditions. Post Date: 01/10/2022 2:15 PM Sly Park Recreation Area is happy to announce that we … Read more
Image by Tyler Lillico from Unsplash Got love for the outdoors and cold weather? Then add winter camping in the Sierra Nevada to your bucket list! Cold-weather camping provides a great way to appreciate the beauty of nature only winter can provide—snow-blanketed mountains and landscapes, chilly mornings, the warmth of fires, and activities such as … Read more
All-new packs culminate seven-year development journey and return to ski-focused equipment Richmond, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has introduced the new snowsports-focused Snoskiwoski 40™ and Powabunga 32™packs. After nearly seven years of product development in conjunction with Mountain Hardwear athletes, the two packs are … Read more
A range of 4′ to 10′ of snow fell in past five days in the Sierra Sierra Rec Magazine – Minden NV, January 29, 2021 – Well that was an interesting week. Early last week reports started to surface about a monsoon of moisture that was about to hit California and models were showing the … Read more
MINERAL, CA, Dec 31, 2020 – Lassen National Park Highway (CA State Hwy 89), which is the main road through Lassen Volcanic National Park, has closed for the winter. However, the park remains open throughout the year for visitors to recreate responsibly in their public lands. Those planning to visit during the winter months should plan … Read more
Popular summer destinations take on a cool vibe during winter in Mono County, where there’s much more to the snowy season than world-class skiing and adventurous snow sports. Enjoy a road trip to see favorite destinations that bustle with activity in the summertime transformed into quiet, peaceful winter wonderlands. As the lakes freeze and everything … Read more
First of its kind event will test the speed and skill of local men and women, both uphill and downhill Sierra Rec Magazine – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 1, 2019 – Red Bull is bringing a brand new event to Squaw Valley on April 13, 2019: Red Bull Raid. The event will be hosted in Squaw … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – March 24, 2019—Celebrating 25 years of award-winning terrain parks, Sierra-at-Tahoe is proud to announce the launch of the Sierra Playgrounds. A collection of eight terrain parks spanning across Sierra’s 2,000 skiable acres and including the only halfpipe in South Lake Tahoe, the Playgrounds are a place for everyone to progress, … Read more
Annual Rail Jam will honor Natasha “Tash” Sagucka, a former USASA athlete who lost her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Sierra-At-Tahoe, March 7, 2019 – Come jib your heart out on some awesome features and commemorate a rider near and dear to the Sierra family. The Rail Jam will honor Natasha “Tash” Sagucka, a former … Read more
With Thursdays Storm Totals squaw Valley became the First Tahoe Ski Resort to Pass 400″ for the Season Olympic Valley, February 15, 2019 – February has continued to bless the Sierra mountain resorts, with this weekends storms expected to bring several more feet of snow to the region, many resorts are planning now for late … Read more
Weeklong family-friendly festival offers activities for kids of all ages with new events like Ice Carving Demonstrations, Dress Up Day and Minute-to-Win-It Games Olympic Valley, Calif., February 13, 2019—Families visiting Tahoe this week are in for a treat, with the return of the 10th annual Kid-O-Rama Festival to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. From Feb. 16-23, this weeklong, … Read more
Local Truckee Couple Dedicated to Living a Life Of Adventure and Sharing The Experience With Others. Sierra Rec Magazine – Truckee CA, February 2019 – As a bright eyed two year old sliding down the slopes at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort with her parents, Nikki Umatum would never dream her life may lead her from … Read more
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows App users can qualify for an all-inclusive Canadian heli-skiing trip [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Dec. 21, 2018–New this season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is upping the ante on its app-based vertical challenge contest. Bragging rights among friends is great, and a heli-skiing adventure is even greater. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer … Read more
California’s Family Mountain June Mountain, Mammoth’s sister to the north, opens for its 18/19 winter season on Saturday, December 15. Join the June crew for a day of family fun on the slopes with a first chair ceremony and toast to the season. Events Schedule 7:30AM Ticket Office Opens 8:00AM Chair J1 Opens to the … Read more
Kids ages 3-7 in group and private lessons have new parks to explore and learn Olympic Valley, Calif. – Dec. 12, 2018 – New Burton Riglet Parks made their debut today at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Little shredders got their first turns in at the Riglet Park at the Squaw Kids designated learning area, while the park at … Read more
Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows and Northstar California Gear Up for Winter Operations with Winter Park and Ride Program Truckee, Calif. – Dec. 11, 2018-Weekend park and ride service to local ski resorts will soon be coming to Truckee, offering guests the option to help reduce congestion, ditch the car … Read more
Snowshoeing and Cross Country Ski Trails in the Crane Flats Region of Yosemite National Park Sierra Rec Magazine – Snowshoe Guides – Yosemite National Park – Yosemite National Park like so many place in the Sierra is a completely different place from the summer destination that many know. A great way to explore the park … Read more
TRAVEL UPDATES: TIOGA PASS, Glacier Point, Sonora Pass and Ebbets Pass Thanksgiving Weekend Sierra Rec Magazine, Yosemite National Park, November 19th 2018, – Each year we arrive at today with mixed emotions. Yosemite National Park has announced The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at … Read more
NEW Mammoth Improvements: New Flights, Restaurants, Deals and Experiences Expanded Air Service Options Make Mammoth Lakes Easier to Get to Than Ever Before Sierra Rec Magazine- October 2018 – Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2018) — With a new slate of flights, several new restaurants, new on-mountain experiences and over $20M in improvements to Canyon Lodge, … 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
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
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
Ok , I for one am #optoutside today, but will be taking advantage of the partnership we have with Under Armour to get 40% off Fleece Pullovers plus Free Shipping. 40% Off Select Armour Fleece + Free Shipping Love being able to go outside and explore today plus get Christmas gifts sent to my home … Read more
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
May 20 will mark the latest in Squaw Valley history that KT-22 has ever operated [Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 12, 2017 — Voted best chairlift in North America, KT-22 Express chair at Squaw Valley will celebrate its latest closing in history on Saturday, May 20 at 7pm. The lift will run continuously from 9am to … Read more
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows offering youth spring training camps, set alongside some of the world’s best skiers and riders [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Apr. 12, 2017 – With more than 57 feet of cumulative snowfall to date, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is primed to once again host Tahoe’s longest season, with spring operations lasting into June and on July … Read more
The Inyo National Forest is seeking input for the proposed Shady Rest Fat Bike Grooming project. Fat Bikes are non-motorized bicycles that have a tire tread width of at least 3.7 inches and are propelled by human effort. The proposed action would add six miles of groomed trail and temporarily allow fat bikes on the … Read more