Past issues and Flip E-editions
Desolation Wilderness
A Mt. Tallac Loop for The Adventurous
Are you planning your 2024 adventures near Lake Tahoe? Michael Weindel, Regional Photographer and friend of Sierra Rec Magazine, recently shared a unique day hike loop involving Mt. Tallac, Dicks Pass and Fallen Leaf Lake that is worth exploring. Especially if you like the challenge of vertical accents and taking a path that few others [...]
Camping
Camp Everstoke Ready To Capture Your Imaginations in Graeagle California Boys will be Boys. That thought ran through my mind when I first heard of Camp Everstoke. Why else would grow men buy a blank 91 acres of forested mountain terrain to turn it into a mountain bike playground and camping area for all comers? [...]
Cross Country Skiing
Nevada Nordic Preparing Northern Nevada Adventure
8550' Groomed and Free Winter trail experience near Mt. Rose in Lake Tahoe Free Groomed Snow Trails in Lake Tahoe? Can this be real? You have got to love Local Passion. In our foray into the Sierra monthly, we do a lot of online scouting of social channels to see what type of secrets people share [...]
Hiking/Backpacking
How To Contact Emergency Services in the Wilderness
Cell phones aren’t always the most reliable means of communication for outdoor enthusiasts. Learn how to contact emergency services while in the wilderness.
Camping
10 Important Tips for Camping in U.S. National Parks
The U.S. national park system offers incredible beauty for all to explore. Follow these essential tips for camping in North American natural wonders!
Skiing
Gear Up for a Successful Ski Trip in the Sierra Nevada
A ski trip in the Sierra Nevada is great if you’re wearing the right gear down the slopes! Find out all the skiing essentials you’ll need to pack ahead.
Events
Testing Histories Great Expeditions
Surviving the Sierra Winters Retracing Snowshoe Thompson’s Footsteps Genoa Nevada - March 5, 2024 - This week in the Sierra a team of seasoned athletes will retrace the 100-mile route John “Snowshoe” Thompson took on his first winter mail delivery in 1856. Following clues from historical records and Thompson’s known navigation style, they’ll trek and [...]
Health
Nurturing Well-being in the Sierra Nevada: The Healing Power of “Calm-cations” in 2024
As we embark on a new year, the concept of travel is undergoing a transformative shift, ushering in an era where the focus is on slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and finding tranquility in the face of life's uncertainties. A recent survey by Campspot, conducted among nearly 3,000 North American travelers, sheds light on this [...]
Backpacking
Embark on a New Adventure in 2024: Discover the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail”
As we welcome the dawn of a new year, there's no better way to embrace fresh beginnings and resolutions than by exploring the great outdoors. For outdoor enthusiasts seeking a remarkable experience, the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail near Susanville, California, beckons with its 25.4 miles of scenic beauty, historical charm, and diverse recreational opportunities. [...]
National Parks
Exploring the Majestic Sequoia National Park in Winter
Snowshoeing beneath the giant sequoias is one of those Sierra experiences that stays with you long after your boots dry out. There’s something grounding about standing in deep snow at the base of these cinnamon-colored giants, where winter doesn’t diminish their presence—it amplifies it. On a cold, quiet day in Sequoia National Park, ice crystals [...]
Business
A Locals Choice - Sierra Small business Spotlight on Sierra Pines Resort Sierra City, - The plan was simple yet inspiring. Raise the children, grow our careers, then once the kids are grown up and out of the house, find a gem of a resort, vacation rental type business to buy and live a simpler [...]
Lifestyle
A review of the Various Base Camps we enjoyed in 2023 Sierra Nevada Travel - 2023 was a fantastic year for me, traveling the Sierra and experiencing so many places as we completed our goal of traveling the length of the Sierra and crisscrossing it several times on various Sierra Passes.As we wrap up 2023, [...]
Recreation
Discovering My Love For Snowshoeing at Night
My first day-time snowshoeing experience was rather unique. A group event had been planned (by the creator, CEO, CFO, president, editor, and publisher or our favorite magazine covering recreation in the Sierras) with no way of knowing the weather on the date chosen. Attendees met in a sno-park in light drizzling rain with a light [...]
News and Events
Mastering the Trail: A Guide to Preparing for Your First Backpacking Adventure
Gearing up for your first backpacking trip can be exhilarating yet daunting all at the same time. Whether you're setting foot on a 10-mile or 40-mile trek over several days, there are many areas you'll need to prepare for. We're talking about everything from permits, gear, packing, emergency kits, and, of course, the physical prep [...]
