2012 Dates and Locations February 11-12 Eagle Bowl Banzai, Kirkwood Mountain Resort February 23-24 Beaver Bowl Banzai, Alpine Meadows Resort March 3-4 KT-22 Banzai, Squaw Valley USA March 10-11 Silver Belt Banzai, Sugar Bowl...
Push off from a sandy beach or paddle out of a protected harbor along the coast and you are physically no longer a resident of California, but of the eastern Pacific, at the edge of a vast wilderness.
Standing on the ridge, the Tahoe Basin is framed between the tips of my skis. Rolling for 1,500 vertical feet down into the trees below me is a glistening expanse of untracked fresh powder. The horizon is a merge of azure lake and cobalt sky. Rugged Mt. Tallac, to my left, and the gentle dome of Freel Peak, on my right, compose the classic Lake Tahoe portrait. Itโs two in the afternoon on a brilliant, clear, 20-degree Saturday in December. A few miles away, the holiday masses swarm the resorts of Heavenly Valley, Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood. Here, except for the distant bark of a local dog, the crisp pine-scented air around me is silent, the crowds non-existent, and the terrain and conditions ski-brochure perfect.
โAre you sure this is for me?โ I ask Matt Hanson, founder and C.E.O. of Winter-X-Bike, as he unlocks a Turner DH Racer from his vanโs roof rack. โCan you ride a bike?โ he asks me without breaking his focus. โWell, yeah... โ Hanson hops off the van, pulls the bike down and hands it to me. โThen you can ride a ski-bike. Letโs go.
Tahoeโs Karen Rogers out for a multi-mile swim in glassy Tahoe conditions. Rogers plans on swimming the length of Lake Tahoe in August 2009 after three years of training.
At 6225 feet and holding a colossal 122 million acre feet of sapphire blue water, Lake Tahoe is not only the crown jewel of the Sierra but also the largest alpine lake in North America and the eighth deepest in the world.
In the blush of first light, on the island of Molokaโi, a conch shell bellows from the shores of Kaluakoโi Beach. The kahuna has blessed the gathering of paddleboarders and their crews, bidding them good luck and a safe passage. The sound of his shell horn breathes life into the still morning. On cue, dozens of men, and a handful of women, charge into the surf for the annual Molokaโi to Oahโu Paddleboard Race. Their goal: To reach the southeast shore of Oahโu in as little time as possible.
The driest place in North America was hammered by catastrophic flooding last year, and the hottest place in the world got hotter. ๐ฆ ๐ โ
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In our current issue, Leonie Sherman reports on how @deathvalleynps staff dealt with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Hilary and another heat record-breaking summer, while also preparing for the next disaster. ๐ฌ๐กโ
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In our current issue, Matt โDetourโ Johanson takes us along the SoCal stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. This fourth installment of Mattโs five-part series details his experience this past spring pushing through challenging conditions in the aftermath of a record-breaking winter.โ
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Hop on trail with our intrepid adventurer at the link in our bio!โ
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โ ๐ป A pack of hikers approach the snowy summit of San Jacinto Peak.โ
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โ ๐ San Gorgonio Mountain marks the highest point in Southern California.โ
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โ ๐ San Jacinto Peak is the steepest mountain in the lower 48 states.โ
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Roadtrip idea ๐๏ธโ๏ธ Have you ever seen Zion in the snow?! ๐ตโ
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From sandy deserts to snowy landscapes, this roadtrip idea will take you on an unforgettable journey through the contrasting beauty of Zion National Park. Make sure to check out Angels Landing, with snow covered peaks and contrasting desert canyons. But don't forget ice spikes! This is an adventure that will leave you in awe! โ๏ธ๐ต#WinterWonders #ZionNationalPark #RoadtripGoals...
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Lizzie is a landscape artist based out of Salt Lake City, using her art as a form of activism and environmental protection, depicting scenes from the western states ๐๏ธ โ
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Learn more about Lizzie at the link in our bio! ๐โ
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Interview by contributing writer @ellasuring...
Our recent article with Michael Allen is up! Featuring his new film A Long Road To Tao, that's being featured in the Las Cruces International Film Festival this spring along with his work as a fine art surf and wave photographer ๐๐ฅโ
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๐ฒ๐ Adventure awaits! ๐ Hannah from @ilikebigbuttress shares her journey moving across the country, starting a new career, and living out of a van full time. ๐โ
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Winter is in full swing. She is challenging us to leave our cozy houses and our cozy cars once again. Will you answer the call? โ๏ธ โ
Letโs get committed and embrace winter once again. Inside is cozy but outside is fun! ๐โ
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Click the link in our bio to see what is new at your favorite resort this year. ๐ ๐โ
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Can anyone guess where this iconic Redwood Tree ring is in Santa Cruz? ๐ฒThe canopies of redwood trees support entire ecosystems of wildlife, insects, plants, and they even create soil up there from decomposing leaves ๐. Next time you go mountain biking, running, or hiking, take a glance up and wonder at the marvels towering above you! #hiking #santacruz #adventuresportsjournal...
Last season was one for the record books โ when Mammoth Mountain received over 700 inches of snow and stayed open for more than 270 days of skiing and riding. โท๐โ
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While skiers and riders played in the snow well into summer, the Mammoth construction teams were hard at work replacing chairlifts, building new activities, and improving Mammothโs already robust snowmaking system. ๐ช๐ฝ โ๏ธโ
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"My husband is a dirt hound. He loves the call of an empty, desolate dirt road. Growing up in Arizona, dirt excursions were a fundamental part of his upbringing, which is how my journey into the adventurous world of overlanding began." ๐๏ธโ
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If you have a passion for isolation, unspoiled nature, and tackling challenging remote roads, overland camping might be just what youโre looking for. ๐โ
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Click the link in our bio to read Krista Houghton's latest article and discover what to expect and some vital tips to ensure your overlanding adventure is both enjoyable and safe. ๐ ๐โ
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Mark your calendar for the second of this season's @alpenglowsports Winter Speaker Series on Thursday, January 4th. ๐ โ
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Brothers @jimwmorrison and @johnmorrison.sierraskijournal will present "Skiing the High Sierra and Beyond" at @palisadestahoe's Olympic Village Events Center. All giveaway, bar, and a portion of food proceeds will benefit the @senditfoundation. โท๏ธโ
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Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. The event is free and all ages are welcome! Live streaming is also available on YouTube. There will be giveaways for both in-person attendees and those tuning in from afar. ๐๐ฝโ
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