Conversations, stories and destinations from across the Sierra Nevada.
This weeks feature:
With a new Episode published each Tuesday on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube, discover more Sierra weekly on your favorite channels. Each week Charlie meets hosts people from around the Sierra to discuss the insights and insider tips from destinations, trips, events and passions of the Sierra.
Past Episodes
The Lakes Of Yosemite – An Exclusive Interview with Mike Mullen
April 23, 2024
One Episode 19 of Sierra Rec Now we introduce Readers to the Lakes of Yosemite Project and Dive deep into the Yosemite Experience. Podcast Season 3, episode 19 – This week on the Sierra Rec Now podcast, we’re joined by special guest Mike Mullin from @lakesofyosemite on Instagram. Mike and I delve deep into our
Interview with California 89 – A Sierra Business Spotlight- episode 18
April 16, 2024
Welcome to Sierra Rec Now Episode 18! In this special edition, we’re shining a spotlight on small businesses that define the essence of the Sierra Nevada region. Join us as we sit down with Ethan Gotts, a key figure in the vibrant community of Truckee, California. Ethan is part of the dynamic family behind California
Hot Air For Hope in the Carson Valley – Meet the Directors and Learn more – Episode 17
April 9, 2024
Hot Air for Hope Takes Flight in Carson Valley! Join us for a fun-filled 30-minute episode as we chat with Greg Nelson and Amanda Johnson, the leaders behind the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival in Carson Valley! This incredible community event takes place May 17th-19th, 2024, and promises vibrant skies filled with over 30
Hot Air for Hope Takes Flight in Carson Valley!
April 9, 2024
Join us for a fun-filled 30-minute episode as we chat with Greg Nelson and Amanda Johnson, the leaders behind the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival in Carson Valley! This incredible community event takes place May 17th-19th, 2024, and promises vibrant skies filled with over 30 hot air balloons. In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Yosemite Reservation System Updates Spring 2024
April 5, 2024
Stage 2 0f Yosemite’s 2024 Reservation System Starts Tomorrow April 6th Have you been dreaming of a trip to Yosemite National Park this year but worried it might be too late to snag a reservation? Well, new opportunities for your reservations start on April 6th. Yosemite’s new reservation system in 2024 kicks off its second
Discover the Joy of Getting Kids Outdoors
April 5, 2024
Episode 15 of the Sierra Rec Podcast we welcome Dad does Adventure owner Wesley Shyrock. Sierra Rec Now Podcast – Season 3 Episode 15 – Join us today as we are excited to interview one of our favorite Instagram Channels @daddoesadventure. Wesley Shyrock is the photographer and videographer that produced our spring issue cover and
Discover the Joys of Getting your Kids Outdoors – Ep. 15
April 2, 2024
We are excited today to share with you an exciting exclusive interview with Wesley Shyrock of @daddoesadventure. Wesley has been a bit of a legend on social channels since Covid as he began introducing his littles to the outdoors with day trip backpacks in some of his favorite Sierra destinations. On this episode, we talk
Interview with Wesley Shryock Dad Does Adventure – Episode 15
April 2, 2024
Gear Up for Adventure with Dad! (#15) Ever dreamed of exploring the outdoors with your kids, but worried it’s too tough? This episode is your roadmap! We chat with Wesley Shryock, the adventurous dad behind @Daddoesadventure, who captures the magic of exploring nature with his three little ones. Join us as we delve into:
Episode 14 – Out Of my Mind int he Sierra – Guest Steven Sashen – Founder of XERO Shoes
March 27, 2024
This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, we continue our Series ” Out of our minds in the Sierra with special guest Steven Sashen, Co-founder of XERO shoes out of Colorado. Stevens Story and the history/future of XERO shoes is not only inspiring as a grassroots business focused on individuals’ foot health & education
Out Of Our Mind in the Sierra – Episode 13 – Bass Angler Magazine Publisher Mark Lasagne
March 19, 2024
Bass Angler Magazine Publisher Mark Lasagne joins the Sierra Rec Now podcast today to discuss all things Bass Fishing in California and highlight the Tournament at Lake Almanor coming up in May. Mark is the Publisher and owner of Bass Angler Magazine and Tournament fisherman on the BAM Tournament tour that just finished a tournament
Episode 10: Out of my Mind in the Sierra – Gear Reviews and World cup action
February 27, 2024
Good Morning Sierra Rec family. We prerecorded this Podcast today because of some travel plans. so in today’s episode, we review a recent trip to the OMA media event, meeting hundreds of brands and seeing what new is coming out in the 2024 spring and fall season; a brief review of a few brands today
Episode 9: Out of Our Mind in the Sierra
February 21, 2024
We are one the road at the OMA media show in Denver this week, but didn’t want to miss our weekly Podcast. Out of Our Mind in the Sierra Episode 9: We discuss Lake Manly in Death Valley, World cup Skiing in Tahoe, OMA event details and express our opinion on Backpacker Magazines take on
Out of Our Mind in the Sierra – Episode 9
February 20, 2024
We are one the road at the OMA media show in Denver this week, but didn’t want to miss our weekly Podcast. Out of Our Mind in the Sierra Episode 9: We discuss Lake Manly in Death Valley, World cup Skiing in Tahoe, OMA event details and express our opinion on Backpacker Magazines take on
Episode 8 – Great Kid Friendly Adventrues for Presidents Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe
February 13, 2024
Calling All Adventure Families: 9 Unforgettable Getaways for President’s Day in Lake Tahoe! Ready to escape the ordinary and create lasting memories with your kids this President’s Day weekend? Forget the crowded slopes – join us on a journey to discover the hidden gems of Lake Tahoe! This week, the Sierra Rec Now Weekly Podcast
Valentines in the Mountains – Episode 7
February 6, 2024
Welcome to Sierra Rec Now, where adventure meets awe in the heart of the Sierra Nevada! I’m thrilled to be your host for this special edition, “Valentines in the Mountains.” As we delve into the wonders of the Sierra, we’ll uncover the gift of breathtaking snowpack blanketing our peaks, setting the stage for unforgettable experiences.
Sierra Rec Now – Valentines in the Mountains – Episode 7
February 6, 2024
Welcome to Sierra Rec Now, where adventure meets awe in the heart of the Sierra Nevada! I’m thrilled to be your host for this special edition, “Valentines in the Mountains.” As we delve into the wonders of the Sierra, we’ll uncover the gift of breathtaking snowpack blanketing our peaks, setting the stage for unforgettable experiences.
Episode 6: Best Vacation destinations in the Sierra Nevada
January 30, 2024
Thanks for joining us for episode 6 of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast. As today is “National Plan Your Vacations Day” we thought we would share this video of our favorite Vacation destinations in the Sierra Nevada. In this video we share our 10 favorite locations that we have stayed overnight in the Sierra Nevada.
Episode 5: Must see Places in the Sierra Nevada – Winter 2024
January 24, 2024
We hope you are having a great week. This episode reveals our list of must-see locations in the Sierra Nevada. Explore the location we love to visit, snowshoe and explore when the snow has fallen in the Sierra. also, discover the best places to see wild bird migrations in the Sierra. Plus, we highlight a
Episode 5: Must See Winter Destinations in the Sierra Nevada
January 24, 2024
Sierra Rec Now Weekly Podcast show Hosted by Charlie Pankey Welcome to the Sierra Rec Now Podcast. A live look at what is going on in the Sierra Mountains. Events, recreational tips and ideas plus interviews with the top explorers in the Sierra. Join us weekly as we explore an active connected lifestyle in the
Sierra Rec Now Episode 4 2024
January 16, 2024
Welcome to you wherever you are watching and listening this week. I hope you have the Sierra in your view. We at Sierra Rec Magazine are excited to bring to you our 4th episode of 2024, where we will be discussing the tragic events at Palisade, Tahoe, last week, updates on OHV news in the
- Camping with kids doesn't require the perfect RV, expensive outdoor gear or a perfectly planned family adventure. Sometimes it starts with a borrowed tent, a […]
- Courtney Rosiak-Quinto set out on her first solo thru-hike, following the 174-mile Tahoe Rim Trail around Lake Tahoe through high-elevation terrain, long water carries, unexpected […]
- Richard Campbell spent decades exploring the world by foot, bicycle, ski and boat before turning that life outside into 10Adventures, a global platform for guided […]
- What if becoming better outdoors isn't about going farther—but learning to see more?Wildlife photographer and author Larry Laverty has spent a lifetime doing exactly that. […]
- How Sawyer Became an Outdoor Essential | Founder Kurt AverySawyer Products is one of the most trusted names in backpacking water filtration—but that's not where […]
- After foot surgery kept author and Sierra explorer Lisa Michelle away from the trail for nearly three months, returning to Sierra Nevada backpacking gave her […]
- Some places are almost impossible to explain until you’ve stood in them. Juan Veruete calls the Sierra Nevada “million-word places”—landscapes where even the best photograph […]
- It's hard to believe our grandson is already a year old.Last weekend, we took him on his very first camping trip. We weren't sure how […]
- Planning a Sierra Nevada trip isn't about finding the most famous destination—it's about building a better weekend.In this solo episode, Charlie shares the planning framework […]
- Why do so many of us leave the mountains… only to spend the rest of our lives finding our way back?Raised in Portola in California's […]
- Search & Rescue Volunteers Need Your Help | How One Simple Donation Could Save a LifeEvery year, Search & Rescue volunteers head into the mountains […]
- Discover why people keep returning to the **Sierra Nevada** and how a lifetime of exploring creates a deeper connection with the mountains. In this episode […]
- If you've only driven through Siskiyou County on Interstate 5, you've barely scratched the surface.In this episode of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, Charlie sits […]
- What makes Shaver Lake one of California's most underrated mountain destinations?In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, Charlie sits down with Lindsey Chargin and Michelle […]
- What is it about the mountains that keeps calling us back?In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, Charlie Pankey sits down with backpacker, fly fisherman, […]
- This week on Sierra Rec Now, Charlie Pankey travels into the heart of California's Sierra National Forest to uncover the story of the Jesse Ross […]
- What happens when you trade crowded viewpoints for remote lakes, star-filled skies, and unforgettable nights in the wilderness?In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, Charlie […]
- For more than 50 years, one of California's most unique mountain traditions has been quietly bringing families, musicians, campers, and outdoor travelers together in the […]
- Tioga Pass is finally opening for the season, reopening one of the most incredible drives into Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada High Country.But […]
- Every spring, when Ebbetts Pass opens for the season, Charlie Pankey feels the pull to go.For nearly a decade, opening weekend on Highway 4 has […]
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At Sierra Rec Now Podcast, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of podcasts that cater to every adventurer’s taste. As we step into 2024, our podcast series has evolved to cover an array of thrilling topics, ensuring there’s something for every Sierra enthusiast.
🥾 Hiking in the Sierra: Lace up your boots and join us on the trails through our “Hiking in the Sierra” series. From expert tips to immersive trail tales, this podcast is your companion for exploring the Sierra one step at a time.
🌲 Sierra Rec Now: Stay updated on the latest and greatest in Sierra recreation with “Sierra Rec Now.” Dive into engaging episodes, insightful guides, and expert advice, guiding you to the heart of the Sierra’s outdoor wonders.
🤔 Out of My Mind in the Sierra: Embrace spontaneity and join the ramblings of a Sierra explorer with “Out of My Mind in the Sierra.” Unfiltered, unpredictable, and always entertaining, this series captures the joy of embracing the unexpected.
🎒 Backpacking the Sierra: For those who seek adventure beyond the beaten path, “Backpacking the Sierra” is your passport to uncharted territories. Let our podcast be your guide to epic backpacking tales and expert advice.
⛺ Base Camp Sierra Exploration: Transform your vacations into unforgettable experiences with “Base Camp Sierra Exploration.” From lodging insights to small town treasures, this series unveils the perfect base camps for your Sierra getaways.
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Ready to dive into the symphony of the Sierra ? Explore our podcast categories, choose your adventure, and let the Sierra captivate your senses. Welcome to the ultimate auditory gateway to the Sierra – where every episode is a journey waiting to unfold! 🏞️🎧🌲
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