Sierra REC Magazine

Seeking Desolation Wilderness Volunteers

Posted by Charlie Pankey | May 8, 2019 | Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, National Forest, Sierra People, Wilderness |

Lake Tahoe Basin Mgmt Unit Seeking hard-working, dedicated volunteers who love working outdoors, educating wilderness visitors SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love the wilderness? Are you committed to preserving its’ breathtaking beauty? Do you love working with people and spending time in the outdoors? Can you match your motive for volunteering with the mission and priorities of the Forest Service? Most importantly, do you have the time, willingness and dedication to volunteer and help preserve our most popular back-country natural area near Lake Tahoe? If so, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) may offer...

Exploring the Lakes of Pyramid Creek ~ A Desolation Wilderness Adventure

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Apr 29, 2019 | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Desolation Wilderness, Destination reviews, Destinations, Eldorado National Forest, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, News and Events, Route 50, Wilderness |

Go Off Trail And Explore This Stunning Chain of Lakes Near Lake Tahoe Desolation Wilderness, Ca – Pyramid Creek is best known for its 500 ft cascade down horsetail falls off HWY 50 at Twin Bridges as you leave Lake Tahoe Basin back towards Sacramento. One of the largest waterfalls in the state of California, Horsetail Falls is a popular destination for day hikers looking to experience Desolation Wilderness up close, without a long distance hike into the wilderness. A moderate to easy 3 mile loop hike from the parking lot will put you at the base of one...

Backpacking Young Lakes in Yosemite

Posted by Charlie Pankey | Mar 22, 2019 | Backpacking, Destination reviews, Family REC, National Parks, News and Events, Recreation, Route 120, Wilderness, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park |

Sierra Rec Magazine, August 2018 – Backpacking in Yosemite is a life goal for many who visit this pristine granite palace in the High Sierra. As a beginning backpacker, I was overjoyed to learn in March that we had secured 6 passes into the Yosemite Wilderness and Young Lakes, for my first backpacking experience ever. Young Lakes is a beautiful set of three high alpine lakes sitting just over 9800′ at the lowest level and 10,250′ at the high lake with views of Mt Conness (12,589′), Ragged Peaks and Shepard’s Peak highlighting the panoramic skylines. Lower Young Lake just before Sunset....

Venturing Out Tours Cooking Up Great Adventure For Guests in Truckee

Posted by Charlie Pankey | Feb 5, 2019 | Lake Tahoe, News and Events, Route 80, Sierra People, Snowshoeing, Winter REC |

Local Truckee Couple Dedicated to Living a Life Of Adventure and Sharing The Experience With Others. Sierra Rec Magazine – Truckee CA, February 2019 – As a bright eyed two year old sliding down the slopes at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort with her parents, Nikki Umatum would never dream her life may lead her from Southern California to a 24 hour adventure lifestyle in Truckee California. Fast forward to college, studying International Business at San Francisco State and daring to actually spend time writing down her life goals; including an increasing desire to have adventure be a defining feature...

A Great Five Lake Day Trip into Desolation Wilderness

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Oct 16, 2018 | Day Hikes, Desolation Wilderness, Destination reviews, Eldorado National Forest, Fall Recreation, Family REC, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, National Forest, Summer REC, Wilderness |

Five Lakes worth hiking to out of Meeks Bay into Desolation Wilderness

The Blue Angels Take to the Sierra Sky Saturday and Sunday in The Carson Valley

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Oct 12, 2018 | Central Sierra, Family REC, Lake Tahoe, News and Events, Route 395, Sierra Events, The Carson Valley |

The Annual Aviation Round Up kicks off October 13-14 in Minden, NV. highlighted this year are the Blue Angels Sierra REC Magazine, October 12, 1018 – The Carson Valley is known around the world for its flight friendly air conditions for glider pilots. Home to adventure lifestyle flying community, the Carson Valley hosts its annual Aviation Round Up this weekend in the Sierra, featuring the Navy’s Blue Angel Flying group, the USASOC Black Dagger Jump team, and the Red Bull Acrobatic helicopter. The Aviation Round-up is Saturday Oct 13 & Sunday Oct 14th, Gates open at 10 am daily...

Taylor Creek Visitor Center to host Fall Fish Festival

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Oct 5, 2018 | Day Trips, Eldorado National Forest, Fall Recreation, Family REC, Lake Tahoe, National Forest, News and Events, Route 89 |

Sierra Rec Magazine, October 7, 2018 – SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Fall Fish Festival will take place at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center this Saturday and Sunday, October 6 – 7, 2018. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located on SR Highway 89, three miles north of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in collaboration with Great Basin Institute, the festival is an opportunity to learn about the variety of fish species that live in Lake Tahoe and its tributaries including the federally threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout....

The 99th Annual Candy Dance in Genoa Kicksoff

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Sep 28, 2018 | Community Events, Family REC, News and Events, Route 395, Sierra Events |

September 28, 2018 – Genoa, NV ~ A number of special events occur throughout the year in Genoa. None are bigger than the Annual Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire which has over 300 craft and food vendors and draws thousands of people to Genoa during the two-day event. The Genoa Candy Dance is on the last full weekend of September each year. The date for the Annual Genoa Candy Dance Art & Crafts Faire is Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Candy Dance Dinner & Dance is Saturday night from 4 to 10 p.m. This popular festival in the...

EnerPlex 1200 Power Center by Sierra Wave The Perfect Lightweight Companion For Every Roadtrip Adventure

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Aug 28, 2018 | Day Trips, News and Events, Product Reviews, Yosemite |

The New EnerPlex 1200 Provides Needed Power Supply for Camera and Drone Batteries on Road Trip Adventures Sierra Rec Magazine- Product Review – August 2018 – The bigger the adventure the bigger the needs or desire for more conveniences and an increased need for alternative power solutions. We are honored to introduce to you the EnerPlex 1200 Power center today by Sierra Wave. Sierra Wave is a brand by Aervoe Industries in Gardnerville Nevada. The EnerPlex 1200 is their newest in a line of alternative power source solutions that are designed for the outdoor and emergency prepared consumer. The...

Yosemite Valley to Reopen to Visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m.

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Aug 10, 2018 | Industry News, National Parks, News and Events, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park |

The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to reopen on Monday, August 13th Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Yosemite Valley will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m. Yosemite Valley has been closed to visitors since Wednesday, July 25th, due to impacts from the Ferguson Fire. Visitors can access Yosemite Valley from the El Portal Road (Highway 140), the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120), or the Tioga Road (Highway 120). The Wawona Road (Highway 41) will remain closed from Wawona to Yosemite Valley for at least another week due to ongoing fire activity...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY SEASONAL PASS CLOSURES IN THE SIERRA

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Dec 2, 2019 | Day Car Trips, News and Events, Route 108 - Sonora, Route 120, Route 4, Route 89 |

EBBETTS PASS (STATE ROUTE 4), MONITOR PASS (STATE ROUTE 89), AND SONORA PASS (STATE ROUTE 108) CLOSED FOR 2019/2020 WINTER SEASON Stockton – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass, Route 89 over Monitor Pass and Route 108 over Sonora Pass for the 2019/2020 winter season as of Monday, December 2, 2019. The routes were last open to vehicle traffic on November 26, 2019. The recent storms and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closure necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews. The weather conditions on the passes and subsequent...

Black Friday Hydro Flask Savings Event

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 28, 2019 | Gear Reviews, Industry News, News and Events |

Happy Thanksgiving for our family to yours on this holiday weekend. We hope you kickback and enjoy a great meal with family and friends, or get out and explore this weekend with all our new snow in the Sierra. For you Adventure shoppers we have a great partnership with our friends at Hydro Flask to share with you this Black Friday. Great deals on all your favorite Adventure Items. Save 25% off Your Favorite Hydro Flask Products Plus Free Shipping 25% off Hydro Flask Growlers + Free Shipping! Offer ends 12/8! Use offer code FESTIVE19 in cart for...

Sierra-at-Tahoe Sets Opening Date for the 2019/20 Season

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 28, 2019 | Eldorado National Forest, Lake Tahoe, Route 50, Sierra At Tahoe, Skiing, Snowboarding |

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – November 27, 2019 – Sierra-at-Tahoe is please to announce that it will begin spinning lifts for the 2019-20 Winter Season this Saturday, November 30, at 8:30AM. After a slow start to November, Mother Nature has turned on the tap, bringing Sierra two feet of snow and counting in the last 48 hours. This, combined with Sierra’s snowmaking efforts, will allow the resort to open for operation this Saturday. Conditions permitting, Sierra plans to run Easy Rider Express, Rock Garden Chair and two surface lifts, with access to 2 runs and one terrain park. “It truly...

Sturdy Cache Belt Perfect For Outdoor Adventure

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 27, 2019 | Gear Reviews, Product Reviews |

The Perfect Gift for Your Outdoors Man This Holiday Season, Cache Belt From Wazoosurvivalgear.com Are you looking for the next outdoor gadget to add real value to your outdoor lifestyle. You need to check out this Cache Belt from Wazoosurvivialgear.com. Over the years I have tried all types resources when it comes to caring odds and ends, some critical to my outdoor adventures and others, just extra accessories I like to carry. So when given the opportunity to review this new Cache Belt I thought why not, I have never tried a Cache Belt. First Impressions When The Cache...

Winter Weather Changing Travel and Camping Plans in the Sierra

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 22, 2019 | Camping, Destinations, Devils Postpile, Inyo National forest, June Lake Loop, Mammoth, Mono county, Route 395, Sonora Pass |

The State of the Inyo, as of 11/22/19 Report confirms Winter Storms Will Alter Plans of Holiday Travelers and Late Fall Recreation Plans Eastern Sierra, Nov. 22, 2019 – There are lots of changes this week with the first round of snow and more is in the forecast for next week. This is the time of year when conditions can change rapidly, so please check with Caltrans for road conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/ and travel with tire chains, food and water, and blankets for safety. Of note, the Rock Creek Road is closing (at the Sno Park) on 11/25 and the Lakes Basin (Lake...

MT ROSE SKI RESORT OPENS TODAY 7 DAYS A WEEK

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 22, 2019 | Lake Tahoe, News and Events, Reno, Skiing, Snowboarding |

JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND RENO SKI RESORT CELEBRATES OPENING FRIDAY NOV 22 View this post on Instagram The mountain’s looking good with 7-8” of new snow and more in the forecast! Starting tomorrow, we’ll be open 7-days/week conditions permitting. #8260wherethesnowis #skirose#mtroseskitahoe A post shared by Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe (@mtroseskitahoe) on Nov 21, 2019 at 10:58am PST View this post on Instagram There is excitement in the air this morning as we watch for more accumulations from both our snowmaking crew and Mother Nature. #mtrose #8260wherethesnowis #skirose A post shared by Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe (@mtroseskitahoe) on Nov 20,...

BLM seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 22, 2019 | Alabama Hills, Death Valley, Destinations, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, National Forest, Route 395, State Parks |

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is seeking public input on the development of a management plan for the Alabama Hills, near Lone Pine in Inyo County. The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed management plan begins on Thursday, Nov. 21, and ends on Monday, Dec. 23. The BLM will provide information and accept written comments on the future management of public lands in the Alabama Hills during public scoping workshops to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the following locations: • Monday, Dec. 9, Statham Hall, 138 N. Jackson St., Lone...

SQUAW VALLEY ALPINE MEADOWS SKIERS CAN AMPLIFY THEIR ADVENTURE WITH THE NEW IKON PASS MOBILE APP

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 22, 2019 | Industry News, Mammoth, News and Events, Skiing, Snowboarding, Squaw Valley |

Enhance the On-Mountain Experience with Stat Tracking, Friend Groups, and Pass Management DENVER, CO, November 22, 2019 – The new Ikon Pass mobile app is available now in app stores, expanding the on-mountain experience for skiers and riders at 41 global Ikon Pass destinations. At Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, the Ikon Pass mobile app will complement the existing Squaw Alpine app. Ikon Pass holders who plan to make Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows their home mountain this season are encouraged to take advantage of both apps. The new Ikon Pass app is designed to help Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders get the most out of their pass and enhance a day on the...

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows to Host 2020, 2021 U.S. Moguls Freestyle Championships

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 20, 2019 | Industry News, Lake Tahoe, News and Events, Skiing, Squaw Valley |

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] Nov. 18, 2019—U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced today a two-year agreement with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows to host the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Championships. The nation’s top freestyle moguls skiers will descend on Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows for the next two springs in the season-culminating events confirmed for March 21 & 22, 2020 and tentatively for March 20 & 21, 2021. “We are so excited to end the next two competitive seasons for moguls at beautiful Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows,” said Jeremy Forster, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Director of Freestyle/Freeski/Snowboard. “We look forward to partnering with the resort to...

ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY TO ACQUIRE SUGARBUSH RESORT IN VERMONT

Posted by Sierra REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Nov 14, 2019 | Industry News, Skiing, Snowboarding |

ICON Passholders Now Have Expanded Family Access to 15 Resorts DENVER, CO, November 13, 2019 – Alterra Mountain Company announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, which will bring the company’s total to 15 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. Founded in 1958, Sugarbush Resort is a year-round mountain destination located in the scenic Mad River Valley of Vermont with two distinct mountains – Mt. Ellen and Lincoln Peak – that are joined by a two-mile high-speed quad. Sugarbush also has a fully appointed health and...