Why do we keep coming back to the mountains? That simple question shaped one of the most thoughtful conversations we’ve had on Sierra Rec Now. This week, Charlie Pankey sits down with backpacker, fly fisherman, and creator behind Juan Backpacks, Juan Veruete, to discuss the John Muir Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, ultralight backpacking, and … Read more
A Saturday Escape Down 395 It’s been a long month here at Sierra Rec Magazine, but as the weekend arrived and we wrapped up the Spring issue, that familiar urge to get outside and see something new took over. After all the editing, reviewing, and planning, it was time to fill our own cup with … Read more
When I began to plan my adventures for the summer, Bishop Pass quickly skyrocketed to the top of my to-do list. The massive winter we experienced, along with the incoming Hurricane Hilary, tried to throw a wrench into my plans but ended up resulting in an incredibly epic hiking experience. We reserved a campsite at … Read more
Recreation.gov Reservation System Will start Accepting Applications Tuesday Feb. 1 2022 MT. Whitney, Ca, – January 11, 2022 – Are you ready to scale the Highest Summit in the Lower 48? We’ll like it or not you will need to enter a lottery run by recreation.gov. There are many varied opinions on the process of … Read more
Bishop Ca, August 2, 2021 – Hikers and Backpackers rejoice today on the Eastern Sierra. Inyo National Forest announced that the Pine Creek trail is re-opening after being closed down on July 21 from damage caused by heavy rains. Update July 22: The damaged trail area was surveyed by trail crews and is passable for … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. July 22, 2021 — The Inyo National Forest would like to inform wilderness visitors of current wilderness permit reservation and pickup procedures. The forest continues to face extremely high demand from the recreating public, including visitors to wilderness areas. The procedures outlined here are important for visitors to know to ensure wilderness permits are received … Read more
September 7, 2020 (Labor Day) will be the last day Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) will run the Bishop Creek Shuttle for this season. Bishop Calif. , Sept 3, 2020 – Attn All hikers, Backpackers and Campers Visiting South Lake region of the Sierra. Significant progress has been made this summer on the South Lake … Read more
Mono County and Inyo National Forest Still Struggling to Open For Summer From Covid-19 Restrictions He is the latest from Mono county and Inyo National Forest for weekend travel and camping trips to the Eastern Sierra. With Access Fishing season starting last week in June Lake and Tioga Road opening on June 15th, not sure … Read more
Annual Lottery Will Start Feb. 22, 2019 Sierra Rec Magazine Updates: February 12, 2019 – The Mt. Whitney Lottery, the process which awards both day and overnight hiking permits of the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, has been rescheduled to start on February 22, 2019. Typically, the lottery begins February 1 through www.recreation.gov, but … Read more
