Category: Wilderness

Posted by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Apr 29, 2019 | Backpacking, Desolation Wilderness, Destination reviews, Eldorado National Forest, Hiking / Backpacking Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Archives, National Forest | 0 |

Trail-Tested: Chasing Fall Colors in Green Creek Canyon to West Lake

by Charlie Pankey | Oct 13, 2025 | Hiking / Backpacking Hoover Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Hoover Wilderenss | 0 |

It had been five years since I last set foot in Green Creek Canyon, one of my favorite fall hiking...

Secrets of the Sierra: Backpacking, Volunteering and Wilderness Stories with Paul Wagner

by Charlie Pankey | Sep 9, 2025 | Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Desolation Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Mokelumne Wilderness, Podcasts, Wilderness, Yosemite National Park | 0 |

This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, we welcome back returning guest Paul Wagner — author,...

Trail Tested Gear Review: Backpacker’s Pantry Pad Thai with Chicken

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 26, 2025 | Backpacking, Emigrant Wilderness, Field Tested Gear, Gear Reviews & Guides, Hiking Gear, Hiking/Backpacking, Wilderness | 0 |

A Delicious and Hearty Trail Dinner from Backpackers Pantry After years of taste-testing...

Four Days Deep in the Emigrant Wilderness: Conquering Granite and Lakes

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 19, 2025 | Backpacking, Emigrant Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Wilderness | 0 |

Mother Nature tests our resolve on a hot August trip into the Emigrant. Some outings are more...

Raise the Rim Hits $15K Goal in Just 7 Days—But the Trail Love Doesn’t Stop There

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 7, 2025 | Desolation Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Rim trail, Trails | 0 |

By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff | August 7, 2025 Lake Tahoe, CA/NV — Trail lovers, rejoice! Just one...

Highland Lakes Dispersed Camping & Gardner Meadow Loop Hike

by Charlie Pankey | Jun 25, 2025 | Affiliate & Sponsored Gear, Camping, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Field Tested Gear, Gear Reviews & Guides, Hammock Camping, Trail Tested Stories, Trails | 0 |

Words & Photos by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Sponsored by Mountain House, EXPED, and...

Discovering the Joy of Backpacking in Tahoe National Forest with Sierra Summit Expeditions

by Charlie Pankey | Apr 14, 2025 | Emigrant Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Podcasts, Tahoe National Forest | 0 |

By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Backpacking might sound intimidating to someone new to the...

Explore Emigrant Wilderness Without the Pack Weight

by Charlie Pankey | Apr 8, 2025 | Backpacking, Emigrant Wilderness, Horseback Riding, News and Events, Podcasts | 0 |

Featuring Seth Diemel from Aspen Meadow Pack Station on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast Looking for a...

Exploring Hot Creek, the Owens River, and Convict Lake Loop

by Charlie Pankey | Mar 31, 2025 | Eastern Sierra, Hiking, Hiking Gear, John Muir Wilderness, Mammoth | 0 |

A Saturday Escape Down 395 It’s been a long month here at Sierra Rec Magazine, but as the weekend...

Exploring Truckee and Desolation Wilderness with Venturing Out

by Charlie Pankey | Jan 14, 2025 | Desolation Wilderness, Podcasts, Truckee | 0 |

Exploring the Sierra with Nikki Umatum: Founder of Venturing Out Guide Service The Sierra Nevada...

Hike Further, Explore More: Unveiling the Backcountry with Aspen Meadow Pack Station

by Charlie Pankey | Jul 9, 2024 | Emigrant Wilderness, Podcasts | 0 |

Have you ever dreamt of diving deep into the heart of California’s Emigrant wilderness, but...

Tahoe Bears Are Active

by Charlie Pankey | Jun 6, 2024 | Wilderness, Wildlife | 0 |

Late spring is an active time for Tahoe bear cubs and yearlings LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., June...

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