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While most of us spend countless hours thinking about how to improve our fitness, reach a new personal record, and even shave grams from our bikes, we spend virtually no time thinking about how to protect our eyes during our various activities and adventures. And that can be a critical, life-changing mistake.
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The headlights of my vehicle dance on the horizon. I crack a window to breathe in the cold sage-scented air. As I bounce along the washboard road, I wonder what it is I enjoy more? Getting completely lost in a maze of backroads? Or finding what Iโm looking for โ that bubbling pot of liquid nirvana at the end of a dusty road.
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In the annals of wilderness exploration, being the first to succeed at a given challenge has always been one of the primary motivators of inspired adventurers. The rich buzz of knowing not a soul has passed there before you is, human history would suggest, highly addictive.
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The 2005 World Surf Kayaking Championships were held in Costa Rica in late October. If you missed the highlights on ESPN, youโre not alone. There were plenty of high moments in this biannual international good vibes get-together and surf competition. And wave riders from Northern California got more than their share.
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Of the three passes that climb over the Sierra in winter, Carson Pass is the highest (8,574 feet), most spectacular and least trafficked. Drive up on a sun-splashed winter morning with glittering fresh snow and youโll be overcome with feelings of alpine lust.
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This was my first trek, Bobโs third. We are pushing 60 from both directions โ he is 61 and I am 59 โ and this may have been our last trek. Bob, a retired businesman, has been to Bhutan seven times in the past few years. If you asked him why, he would say it was because he admires the society; because he appreciates how the people and their benevolent king are moving forward with a common purpose and how Mahayana Buddhist, the state-sponsored religion, permeates the society, creating an atmosphere that is special and unique. He had invited me to join him a number of times. This time I said yes.
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Whatโs the deal with winter? If you are anything like me, winter is generally a bad time for fitness and outdoor sports. Oh sure, I try every year to resist the lure of massive holiday overeating, but inevitably I am ten pounds heavier and in lousy shape come spring. Then I spend spring and summer getting back into shape and the whole cycle starts againโfit and motivated in the summer, lazy, fat and uninspired in the winter. Gaining fitness in the summer; gaining weight in the winter. You get the picture.
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The revolution may not be televised โฆ yet โฆ but itโs already in its sixth season and itโs spreading. Go to any bike shop in the Bay Area that carries Fisher or Trek and youโll see evidence of it on their counters and stuck to their bulletin boards: a neat stack of pamphlets that instruct any innocent passerby to โJoin the High School Mountain Biking Revolution!โ The picture on the cover is a close up on three young riders garbed in rebel redโlegs pumping, jaw muscles flexing. Itโs the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League, and they may be coming to your town โฆ if theyโre not there all ready.
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According to Steve Musillami, Statewide Trails Manager for California State Parks, there is โno legal policy on who has the right of way.โ Rather, the state park system has โetiquette recommendations for trail usage.โ Most state parks and many public recreation areas allow multi-use recreation. Some areas are clearly marked as being only for one type of user, such as pedestrians. In cases where hikers, bikers and equestrians meet up on the trail, however,
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In the summer of 1937, Ansel Adamโs Yosemite Valley darkroom caught fire. Hundreds of his negatives burned without ever having been printed. Adams put out the fire with the help of fellow photo luminary Edward Weston and Westonโs future wife, writer Charis Wilson.
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Last weekend our writer @ellasuring joined @envirosports for a trail marathon in the Marin headlands! Filled with breathtaking views, single track trails and a supportive community, the event offered so much.
Thanks so much to @anavi._.d for capturing these amazing photos, and to @envirosports for making it happen. You can find more of these events at the link in our bio ๐
Spring brings warmer days, but the skiing stoke doesnโt have to end! โ๏ธ
Dive into the heart of Nevadaโs Great Basin with @joshdaiek and his film โMountain State.โ From daring couloirs to remote ghost towns, this film covers the highs and lows of skiing in Nevada. ๐ป
Click the link ๐ in our bio to read Kurt Gensheimerโs article and discover the untamed beauty of Nevadaโs hidden ski gems.
OR watch โMountain Stateโ and โMountain State 2.0โ on @salomon TVโs YouTube channel. ๐ฝ๏ธ
#SkiFilm #Salomon #Backcountry #MountainState #SkiNevada
@travelnevada
Thereโs still time for spring skiing at @bvadventure
With over 65 kilometers of groomed paths and a cafe on the trails, itโs a great destination for the whole family.
#xcskiing #adventure #california
All State Parks in Big Sur Area Closed Due to Highway 1 Road Slip Out ๐โ
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Due to the road slip out on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek in Monterey County, all State Parks in the Big Sur Area are now closed to day use and camping. โบ๏ธ That includes Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Point Sur State Historic Park. โ
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State Parks will continue to work closely with Caltrans and CHP to assess impacts to the highway and will update closures as road conditions allow. ๐งAll camping reservations will be cancelled, and refunds will be processed. โ
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An exact timeline on when these parks will reopen depends on road repairs. For more on those repairs, please contact Caltrans. ๐ฅโ
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๐ธ Road Closed by Sundry Photography & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California Martina Birnbaumโ
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Looking to beat the crowds this season for some spring skiing? Just 3 hours from the Bay is Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Our writer @ellasuring explored the area this weekend and was greeted with short lift lines and friendly faces to share in the stoke!
@bearvalleyresort is located between Tahoe and Yosemite and is the perfect casual ski destination for friends and families. With a variety of terrain levels, rentals, a lodge and lots of dining options, itโs the perfect winter getaway.
#california #skiing #snowboarding #winter #mountains #snow #adventure
Weโre teaming up with @elevationoutdoors_mag @out_there_outdoors_magazine @biolite @lectricebikes @orukayak @geticybreeze @unchartedsupplyco @hollywoodracks @bearpawshoes @theprobar @luno.life to send one lucky winner home with an epic set of outdoor gear. If youโre ready for adventures this spring, visit the link in our bio to enter for a chance to win the prizes below.
Lectric eBikes XP 3.0
Oru Kayak โLakeโ
Icy Breeze Platinum
BioLite FirePit+
Outdoor Adventure Media Magazine Subscription
Uncharted Supply Duffel, First Aid Plus, and Donโt Die Hat
Hollywood Racks Destination E
Bearpaw $300 Gift Card
PROBAR $300 Gift Card
Luno $300 Gift Card
Must be 18+ and a resident of the USA to enter. Winner will be contacted via email within one week of the close of the giveaway. This giveaway is not endorsed, promoted, or sponsored by Instagram. Visit the giveaway page for all rules.
Make your spring backcountry travels count! โท๏ธJoin @communitysnowobs to measure and report snow depths while adventuring. Urban snow data is equally crucial! โ๏ธ
Click the link ๐ in our bio for more information and learn how you can get involved.
Anytime, anywhere, your measurements contribute to real-time snow condition modeling.
๐ธ @brookemaush @katreenwjones and Liz Carey
#SnowDepthMonitoring #CitizenScience #RealTimeData #CommunityScience #SnowScience #BackcountrySkiing #CommunitySnowObservations #Outdoors #Snow #Adventure
๐ธ Embrace the vibrant magic of spring in California`s desert state parks! ๐ผ Get ready to be amazed by a sea of rainbow colors as the wildflower season blooms in all its glory. ๐โจ Don`t miss out on this impressive display of nature`s artistry! ๐บ๐ตโ โ
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Learn more about the bloom at the link in our bio!โ
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ยฉ California State Parks, all rights reserved. 2024.โ
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#SpringinCalifornia #WildflowerSeason #NatureAtItsFinest
๐๏ธ As the popularity of dispersed camping grows, an increasing number of campers are leaving the beaten path. Picture the disappointment of arriving at your chosen adventure spot after hours of planning and travel, only to find it strewn with litter. โ
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๐ฟ Let`s safeguard the unspoiled magnificence of our natural surroundings! โ
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Click the link in our bio ๐ for five essential tips to ensure your next outdoor escapade respects and preserves the beauty of our wild spaces. โ
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Photo and story by Krista Houghton
Disconnect to Reconnect: James Murren shares his annual tradition of a โDigital Detoxโ in this issueโs Earn Your Beer column. ๐ต
This year, he turned to the deserts of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to reset. Read about his soul-refreshing experience. Cheers to adventure and unplugging! ๐ต
Featured Brews โ The Butcher by @societebrewing and Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale by @sierranevada ๐ป
Photo by Left Coast Photographer ๐ธ
See the link in our bio to read more. ๐
The grand finale of the 23-24 @alpenglowsports Winter Speaker Series is THIS Thursday. Dave Nettle concludes the series with his presentation, โSki Touring the Tyrol.โ
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Date: Thursday, March 7th
๐ Time: Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm
๐ Location: Palisades Tahoe Olympic Village Events Center
๐๏ธ Admission: FREE for all ages!
๐บ Livestream: Tune in via Alpenglow Sportsโ Youtube Channel
๐ See link in bio for more info.
Prepare to be transported on a journey through the stunning Tyrol region, filled with humor, expert tips, and breathtaking adventure. Plus, enjoy the lively atmosphere with bar offerings and giveaways, with proceeds benefiting @slowfoodlaketahoe, the nonprofit beneficiary for the evening.
Donโt miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event and support a great cause! RSVP for the livestream or join them in person!
๐ธ Dave Nettle
#AlpenglowSpeakerSeries #AdventureAwaits #SkiTyrol #DaveNettle #AlpenglowSports
Our latest article features badass @paulinap ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธan adventure photographer, model and content creator. Read more about her journey and upcoming TV series premier at the link in our bio! ๐โ
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All photos credit to respective photographers on our site
