We are excited to bring you a new voice in outdoor recreation and digital Podcasts. Sierra Rec Now is a developing concept of Interviews, Thoughts, recommendations and general “Whats Up in the Sierra” moments brought to you from the team at Sierra REC!
Do you have a story to tell? Seeking guests for 2020 as we ramp up this new Voice we are looking for interesting voices and takes on Recreation tourism, and Events in the Sierra. We are not just talking to business professionals, we want to hear from the active explorers in the Sierra. Lets spread our passion for outdoors in the Sierra and share joy through story.
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A Practical Guide to Night Hiking and Trail Safety
There’s something special about watching the Sierra Nevada change after sunset. The crowds disappear, temperatures cool, and familiar trails take on an entirely different personality. Granite glows under moonlight, nighttime sounds replace daytime chatter, and it’s not uncommon to spot wildlife that remains hidden during daylight hours. Night hiking can be an incredible experience, but…
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Hidden Sierra Nevada Adventures | Owens Valley Hiking, Kearsarge Pass & Off-Roading
Hidden Sierra Nevada Adventures: Exploring Owens Valley Beyond the Guidebooks July 7, 2026 • Charlie Pankey Most visitors experience Owens Valley from Highway 395. They stop in Bishop for lunch, drive through Lone Pine, admire Mount Whitney from the road, and continue north toward Mammoth Lakes. But according to photographer, backpacker, mountain biker, and off-road…
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The Owens Valley Weekend: Fish, Hike, Explore Backroads & Chase Eastern Sierra Light
A weekend full of adventure possibilities in the Eastern Sierra Traveling into the Owens Valley from the north, I have often viewed Bishop and the Eastern Sierra through the lens of Highway 395 — a place of big views, high trailheads, fishing water, and familiar stops on the way to somewhere wild. But a recent…
