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Many people live for years in California without ever visiting Chico. Surrounded on three sides by farmland and set against the Sierra foothills 90 miles north of Sacramento, Chico sits safely off major thoroughfares. Unless Chico is your destination, or youโre headed up Highway 32 to Lake Almanor or Lassen National Park, thereโs little reason one would need to go there.
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Itโs springtime. There is still snow on the mountain passes, but some of it has started to melt. Rivers are beginning to run, creating ideal playground flows for boaters. And the winds that surge in with March and April are arriving in gusts, churning up waves. Conditions are perfect for playing outside.
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In March of 1970 Doug Robinson skied the entire John Muir Trail from Whitney Portal to Yosemite. His partner for this adventure was Carl “Peanut” McCoy, former downhill ski racer and son of the Mammoth Mountain McCoys, builders of the well-known ski resort. Spending weeks unsupported in the winter wilderness was a radical undertaking, but for Doug the journey was a natural progression. Increasingly Doug was pursuing a lifestyle of full time, hardcore adventure in the Sierra.
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Fifty years ago, the world was a harsher, more primitive placeโat least in terms of adventure sports. Think for a moment about a little route on El Capitan in Yosemite called The Nose. Its slick granite face was difficult for a team of climbers to ascend after weeks of dangerous toil, let alone all-free and in a day. Meanwhile, bicycles of the time didnโt boast suspension forks or disc brakes and surfers couldnโt stay in Northern California waters for longer than a half hour without turning blue. Skiing was still a ballet-like sport best done in stretchy woolens and leather boots, and no one even considered running a marathon, swimming 2.4 miles, and biking 112 miles consecutively while wearing a Speedo.
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Surftech’s Jamie Mitchell wins the Battle of the Paddle in record time Australian Jaime...
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An epic pedal from Alaska to Patagonia down the backbone of the Americas By Jacob Thompson...
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Legendary free-solo climber talked about his near misses in interview just weeks before he fell to...
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By day, Tony Francis is the manager of a group of technical writers for Apple Computer. After hours, heโs an avid outrigger paddler and president of the Akau Hana outrigger Canoe Club in Santa Cruz, one of 20 such Northern California clubs from Monterey to Mendocino to Lake Tahoe.
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Charlie Kelly hauling denim down Repackโs Camera Corner, late 1976, on his 50-pound modified Schwinn Excelsior. Notice the safety gear โ knee pads, elbow pads, leather gloves and boots โ sans helmet. A pickup truck parade that includes a pink 1953 Chevy leaves the last outpost of civilization โ the leafy, hippie oasis that is Fairfax โ heading up into the hills, with 50-pound bicycles and two chronometers โฆ To Repack. The Repack trail drops 1,300 feet in 2.1 miles down the east side of Pine Mountain. At the top is an open ridge with views of Mt. Tamalpais, Marin, the San Francisco Bay, and the blue sky beyond. Fred Wolf and Charlie Kelly started the race down Repack, on Oct. 21, 1976, to be precise.
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The link between sports and beer is well established. But in the adventure sports community, weโre not talking about sitting on oneโs kiester, sipping over-priced beer from a plastic cup while watching overpaid professionals have all the fun. For the most part, our beers are earned. For us, beer is the reward at the end of a long backcountry journey, a relaxing capper at the end of a high-intensity effort, the liquid gold at the end of a sweat fest. Not only does it help replace lost calories and soothe from the bloodstream out, it provides a prism of perspective to share and relive our adventures with friends.
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From pioneering adventure travel to river glamping, Jerry Ashburnโs legacy continues to shape the experience along the South Fork of the American River. ๐
Click the link in our bio to read Anthea Raymondโs latest article about the story behind EarthTrek Expeditions and discover the journey that began over forty years ago. ๐ โฌ๏ธ
Story by @lariverbeach ๐
Photos by Jerry Ashburn, Dylan Silver and James Kaiser at @oars_rafting ๐ธ
#Whitewater #Kayaking #AdventureTravel #RiverGlamping #SouthForkAmerican
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
๐น Event Details:
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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
