The California Enduro Series wrapped its 2023 season with the ever-exceptional Ashland Mountain Challenge this past Saturday, September 30 just over the California border in Ashland, Oregon. The fast and flowy trails of Mount Ashland set the stage for this wildly popular, regularly sold-out race presented by Wild Rogue Events.
The California Enduro Series was back in the Sierra Nevada over Labor Day weekend for Round 5 of the 2023 season. The sold-out China Peak Enduro took place at China Peak Mountain Resort in Lakeshore on Saturday September 2.
The California Enduro Series took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season. The sold-out Northstar Enduro delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) at Northstar California Resort in Truckee August 19-20.
Mt Shasta Enduro Race Report // Northern California’s iconic Mount Shasta set the stage for round 3 of the California Enduro Series’ 2023 season. Presented by Mt. Shasta Ski Park on July 15, the Mt Shasta Enduro delivered big fun as always, with camping, racing, food and drink, and even a post-race big air jump competition.
The California Enduro Series (CES) headed to the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California this past weekend (May 20) for its second round of the 2023 season: the Georgetown Enduro presented by MTB Experience and California Expeditions.
The California Enduro Series headed just south of the border to kick off the 2023 season in Baja California with the Ensenada Bike Fest Enduro on March 18. The race was part of the Ensenada Bike Fest, a celebration of all things bike presented by Relampago Events Group.
The California Enduro Series crowned its phenomenal 2022 season with the wildly popular Ashland Mountain Challenge this past Saturday, October 1 just over the California border in Ashland, Oregon. The sold-out race, presented by Wild Rogue Events, ran on the fast and flowy trails of Mount Ashland under sunny skies.
Join @ellasuring and @uponward as they discuss the upcoming Headlands 27K trail race in Marin, CA that’s part of the Golden Trail World Series. Head to our bio 🔗 to learn more about this race and the environmental and gender equity steps they’re taking along the way. ⛰️
From preservation to expansion, @truckeedirtunion is all about protecting what we love. Explore their mission to safeguard Truckee’s outdoor legacy. 🏞️
👉”With any successful community-driven movement, being in the right place at the right time with the right message is everything. In the case of Truckee, California-based Truckee Dirt Union (TDU), all of those elements and more have lined up since its founding in 2020. A 501c3 non-profit focused on creating positive outcomes for mountain biking through collaboration and good times, TDU is an example of how a community can engage and help shape a vision for its own future.”
📝Words by Kurt Gensheimer @trail_whisperer
📸Photos by @gpmartinphoto and @ryansalmphotography
Get your hands on our recent issue📙to read the full article in our large format print edition, or click the link 🔗 to read it online.
Upcoming event alert! Looking for a trail race close to home with some incredible people and terrain? The Headlands 27K is coming up the weekend of September 14-15, and there’s still spots available in the women’s race. Use code WOMENRULE for 15% off your registration.
This event is the 7th in the Golden Trail World Series, and features some serious competition and world class athletes. Head to the link in our bio 🔗 to learn how you can participate and how Headlands is making waves in accessibility in the trail racing scene.
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We caught up with Allyson Gunsallus to talk about her project Hand Holds — an interview series to help climbers understand the transition to parenting and parenthood. 🧗♂️
Though the series uses climbing as a lens, it is meant to be useful for all athletes and people transitioning into their new role as a parent. 🧑🧒
Click the link 🔗 in our bio to watch the full interview with @yosguns. 🎬...
Who else is already looking forward to the weekend? ⛰️✨
Mammoth Mountain offers the perfect weekend getaway! Enjoy breathtaking hikes, 80 miles of singletrack, guided roped climbs, kayaking, and more. 🚴♀️🧗♂️
Ready to plan your escape? Click the link 🔗 in our bio for tips on planning your perfect itinerary. 😎
Dodge Ridge hosted its first-ever mountain bike race, the “Dirt Ridge Enduro,” as part of the California Enduro Series! Over 400 racers showcased their skills on the diverse terrain, making it a huge success. 🚵♂️🏞️
📸 Photos by @aarondbarnhart and courtesy of @dodgeridge
Just south of the Oregon border near Mt. Shasta is Lava Beds National Monument. Come soak in the rich native history and cool air of this unique cave system for amateur and expert spelunkers alike.
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!
📸 Courtesy of @seesiskiyou
⬆️ See the link in our bio to read the full article by @sierrasplendor
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Heading to Tahoe this summer? Learn how to be bear wise and protect these majestic creatures and coexist peacefully. 🐻 🌲 Click the link in our bio to get expert tips on how to @bebearwise and help keep bears wild. 🔗 ⬆️ 📸 Mick Kirchman...
This issue’s Earn Your Beer column highlights a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and local flavor when you visit Santa Barbara — where kayaking and mountain biking are paired with well-deserved brews from Night Lizard Brewing Company and M.Special Brewing Company. 🚴🏾♂️🍻
See the link in our bio for more info. 🔗
Thanks to @sbadventure and @calcoastadventures for guiding us, and @nightlizardbrew and @mspecialbrewco for the brews.
📸 By Ben Herndon and courtesy of @visitsantabarbara and @sbadventure
Mammoth Bike Park offers over 80 miles of singletrack for all skill levels, from the beginner-friendly Discovery Zone to advanced trails like Chain Smoke. Lessons, rentals and stunning Eastern Sierra views are also available. 🚵♂️ Click the link in our bio for more info. 🔗 💕 @mammothbikepark...
Have you picked up Issue #133 yet? Our cover photo of Sustainable Surf ambassador Ashley Lloyd conveys the feeling of summer better than any image we’ve seen in a long time. The photo was taken by Bryan “@WetFeet” Garrison and we invite you to soak in the wholesome summer vibes and take them wherever you go.
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