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Issue 139

Amargosa River Valley riparian corridor showing lush desert grasses and shrubs winding through arid canyon terrain under dramatic skies, illustrating rare wetland habitat sustained by underground water in the Amargosa Basin. Amargosa River Valley riparian corridor showing lush desert grasses and shrubs winding through arid canyon terrain under dramatic skies, illustrating rare wetland habitat sustained by underground water in the Amargosa Basin.

It’s the Water | Exploring the Amargosa River Basin

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02/27/2026
byAnthea Raymond
Smiling woman in yellow knit beanie and black puffer jacket standing by a snowy mountain lake, outdoor winter portrait with natural background and soft light Smiling woman in yellow knit beanie and black puffer jacket standing by a snowy mountain lake, outdoor winter portrait with natural background and soft light

Butterfly in a Blizzard

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02/10/2026
byLeonie Sherman
Backcountry skiers skinning uphill with a dog on a snowy mountain ridge overlooking Lake Tahoe, capturing winter adventure, alpine scenery, and backcountry skiing in the Sierra Nevada. Backcountry skiers skinning uphill with a dog on a snowy mountain ridge overlooking Lake Tahoe, capturing winter adventure, alpine scenery, and backcountry skiing in the Sierra Nevada.

Tahoe Backcountry Alliance

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02/01/2026
byKurt Gensheimer
Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center exterior with traditional dome structures, native landscaping, and a flowing creek in Santa Ynez Valley, California, showcasing living Chumash culture and architecture. Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center exterior with traditional dome structures, native landscaping, and a flowing creek in Santa Ynez Valley, California, showcasing living Chumash culture and architecture.

The Gift of the Ancestors

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01/22/2026
byLeonie Sherman
Mountain bikers crossing a narrow wooden bridge on a forest trail near Redding, California, highlighting spring riding, singletrack adventure, and outdoor recreation in Northern California. Mountain bikers crossing a narrow wooden bridge on a forest trail near Redding, California, highlighting spring riding, singletrack adventure, and outdoor recreation in Northern California.

Earn Your Beer #139: Redding as a Winter Base camp

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01/20/2026
byJames Murren
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Resort Roundup

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01/15/2026
byMarissa Neely
Photo of Adventure Sports Journal #139 Winter Issue on a table top next to a cup of coffee. Photo of Adventure Sports Journal #139 Winter Issue on a table top next to a cup of coffee.

Editor’s Note #139 // Falling Into Winter

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12/10/2025
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