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By Sierra Rec Magazine | Built Outside There is something wonderfully simple about cooking an egg inside an orange over a campfire. Hollow out the orange, crack an egg inside, wrap it in foil, and let the heat of the coals do the work. It is the kind of backcountry trick that gets passed down from one generation to the next, often becoming more memorable than the trip itself. For Scott Jensen, founder of Near Zero, it is also one of his earliest outdoor memories. Growing up in Missouri, Scott...

A weekend in the Sierra 12 MIN READ WHAT'S NEW READ CURRENT ISSUE PODCAST YOUTUBE Sierra Rec Magazines Fall Edition 2026 - Live Fall Edition Live Online Enjoy all the stories online at sierrarecmagazine.com .The Features stories you love one every device Read more Fall Edition E-Magazine Enjoy a 100 page e-magazine edition with all the photos, and design you love. Enjoy More A Fall Issue Built Around Discovery Every issue of Sierra Rec Magazine seems to take on a personality of its own, and...

A weekend in the Sierra 12 MIN READ WHAT'S NEW READ CURRENT ISSUE PODCAST YOUTUBE The Plan Changed. We Kept Wandering. The last couple of weeks haven't gone exactly according to plan. And maybe that's been the best part. Two weeks ago, I headed back into Yosemite with my friend Tom and my son Brandon for what was supposed to be a longer backpacking trip through the Cathedral Range. We got the cold weather we expected—and probably a little more of it. Then, about 100 yards from Cathedral Lake,...

A Sierra Rec Milestone 6 MIN READ WHAT'S NEW SHOP TOUR YOUTUBE BLOG 25 Editions Later… This One Means Something For over a decade now, Sierra Rec Magazine has followed a simple idea—get outside, explore a little further, and share what we find along the way. This week, we officially published our 25th edition. That number caught me off guard a bit. Not because of the milestone itself, but because of what it represents. Twenty-five seasons of stories. Early mornings on trailheads. Late nights...

WHAT'S NEW EVENTS PODCAST YOUTUBE MAGAZINE SIERRA REC MAGAZINE Fall 2025 ISSUE Sierra Rec Fall Hiking Issue 2025 is Live ~ Explore the Sierra with Us! The Sierra Nevada is calling – and our Fall Hiker and backpacking gear guide 2025 issue is packed with inspiration to help you answer the call. http://issues.sierrarecmagazine.com/books/lcin/ READ IT TODAY In this edition, you will find: Off Trail in Yosemite Emigrant Wilderness Hiking and Backpacking Gear Chasing 100 Miles in the Sierra — A...

A weekend in the Sierra 12 MIN READ WHAT'S NEW READ CURRENT ISSUE PODCAST YOUTUBE A Wild Week: Rafting, Interviews & New Sierra Stories Ahead Hey friends, This week was one for the books. While juggling summer issue planning and keeping Sierra Rec Magazine rolling, I also had the chance to sit down with some incredible people for the Sierra Rec Now Podcast — including a deep dive into family backpacking with Sierra Summit Expeditions and a preview of summer fun at Carson Valley Inn. But the...

Our 2025 Spring Edition is Live 98 Pages of Sierra magic. discover more trip ideas, Trail discoveries, Waterfall highlights and Vacation Secrets for the Sierra Nevada. Plus discover the latest in Gear enhancements for Spring 2025. Feature Articles: A Weekend Escape to Wawona A cabin retreat at The Redwoods in Yosemite — the perfect getaway for two. Spring Skiing in Lake Tahoe & Mammoth Corn snow, party laps, and the best days of the year on spring slopes. Seven Unforgettable Sierra Spring...

A weekend in the Sierra 12 MIN READ WHAT'S NEW READ CURRENT ISSUE PODCAST YOUTUBE What Lies Unseen: New Documentary Series Exposes Hidden Stories Beneath Our Lakes Published on March 6, 2025 Sierra REC Magazine What Lies Unseen: New Documentary Series Exposes Hidden Stories Beneath Our Lakes New Film Series by Clean Up The Lake Reveals More Than Just Pollution—It Uncovers History, Danger, and a Fight for the Future of Our Freshwater Truckee & South Lake Tahoe Premieres This Weekend | YouTube...

Sierra Rec Magazine January 2025 Issue Discover New Horizons in 2025 - Thank You for being a Subscriber! New Horizons Hi Sierra Rec Family! The wait is over—our First edition of 2025 is here! The New Horizons Special Edition is live on all platforms. AS we break into shape for 2025 we are so excited to bring you another year of fantastic Sierra Nevada highlights and help you discover more of the Sierra, while we plan, grow and live out our mountain lifestyle's. 🗻 What’s Inside: The Guardians...