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VIDEO: MASSIVE Salmon Gets Airborne on the Sacramento River in Chico

View this post on Instagram Hey @beckmannets !!!! This is how we do it out in #cali !!! @northstatesalmon great…

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A Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Middle Fork American River

It was always a dream of mine to document a whitewater rafting trip in Northern California and I had one…

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Anglers Are Catching HUGE Rainbow Trout on the Sacramento River in Redding

With the opening of fishing season coming to Northern California’s Sacramento River, the annual angler pilgrimage to Redding’s “Lunker Lane”…

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VIDEO: Professional Skateboarders Shred Under the Shadow of Mount Shasta

View this post on Instagram 🗻⛺️ MOUNT SHASTA ⛺️🗻 A post shared by THRASHER MAGAZINE (@thrashermag) on Jul 27, 2020…

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13-Year-Old Becomes the Youngest to Swim Across Lake Tahoe

At the age of 13-years-old, James Savage accomplished the extraordinary feat of swimming across Lake Tahoe, becoming the youngest person…

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A Kayaking Adventure on Whiskeytown Lake

Time Magazine once dubbed Redding, California as the Unofficial Kayaking Capital of America. One of the main reasons for that…

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VIDEO: Crazy Kayakers Launch Off Whiskeytown’s Crystal Creek Falls

Whiskeytown National Recreational Area is a great destination for kayakers looking for a relaxing row around the crystal-clear water of…

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NorCal Ultrarunner Shatters Tahoe Rim Trail Record

Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, boasting 70 miles of beautiful shoreline sitting at 6,225-feet elevation.…

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Skier’s Summer Delight: A Backpacking Adventure to Find the Sierra’s Fountain of Youth

Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…

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Accomplished Runner Summits and Descends Mount Shasta in Just 5 Hours

Max King is no stranger to pushing himself to the limits. He has won many running competitions in his life…

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Fishing is Free in California on the Fourth of July

The first of two 2020 Free Fishing Days in California occurs Saturday, July 4 and what better way to celebrate…

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Fisherman Nears California Record with MONSTER Mackinaw on Donner Lake

Donner Lake, sitting just east of Truckee, California, would not be described as a fisherman’s paradise. Not only is catching…

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VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Performs a 75-Foot Quadruple Front Flip at Middle McCloud Falls

View this post on Instagram Another QUAD FLIP is in the books✊🏼 My friends definitely push me to be the…

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Proposed 6-Month Closure Could Destroy Recreational Fishing on Putah Creek

Putah Creek sits as one of the most popular fishing destinations in Northern California, but a proposed annual closure of…

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NorCal Whitewater Rafting Company Creates Hilarious ‘The Office’ Spoof to Announce Reopening

As if they don’t have enough fun on the water, a Northern California whitewater rafting company announced their plan to…

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Odyssey 700: Watch Bikers Ride 700 Miles Through NorCal in Epic ‘Bikepacking’ Adventure

Ladies and Gentlemen, Ryan Spitz is at it again. First, he ran 330-miles from Arcata to Mount Shasta to create…

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Record 19-Pound Brown Trout Caught on Silver Lake

Fisherman Blaine Wilson grabbed the catch of a lifetime this week as he landed a 19-pound, 3-ounce brown trout on…

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Fishermen Show Off Bright ‘Lightning Trout’ Caught in NorCal Reservoirs

We’ve all become pretty familiar with the different variations of trout caught in Northern California – rainbow, brown, brook, etc.…

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VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Comes Close to Death on 100-Foot Lake Tahoe Ropeswing

We’ve heavily highlighted the 100-foot ropeswing over Lake Tahoe, which has been billed the “highest rope swing ever made.” The…

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Lesser-Known Great Places to Fish in Northern California

Northern California is well known as a fishing Mecca, and the Sacramento River is sometimes referred to as the best…

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We Challenged a Seasoned Fishing Guide to Catch a Fish Under Burney Falls

You see a lot of people attempting to fish at the Eighth Wonder of the World, but never with much…

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Fisherman Nearly Breaks California Record with 25-Pound Rainbow Trout on Feather River

A fisherman had one heck of a day in the Thermalito Diversion Pool on the Feather River on Friday, May…

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‘400 to 500 Pounds!’ MONSTER Sturgeon Caught on Shasta Lake

Photo via Larry Teague Fisherman Larry Teague set out on a normal day of catfish fishing on Shasta Lake recently,…

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Watch Kayaker Launch of Whiskeytown’s Crystal Creek Falls

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is known for being a great area for kayakers… But not this type of kayaker. RELATED:…

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Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz

A 26-year-old surfer was killed in a shark attack near Santa Cruz on Saturday, marking the first fatal shark attack…

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Fish Advisory for Sacramento River Offers Safe Eating Advice for 18 Fish Species

Photo: Ken Lund An updated state fish advisory for the Sacramento River and northern Delta in nine Northern California counties provides safe eating…

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California Releases List of Permitted Outdoor Activities During Shelter-in-Place Mandate

California Governor Gavin Newsom. Photo by Gage Skidmore While many residents have grown weary of California’s shelter-in-place mandate, Governor Gavin…

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Cliff Jumpers Perform Acrobatics Off 1800’s Gold Mining Crane in Northern California

On the South Fork of the Yuba River in a remote area west of the Sierra Nevada mountains sits the…

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Despite Fishing Closures, CDFW Won’t Issue Refunds for California Fishing Licenses

Following pleas from multiple rural counties, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife decided to delay fishing season in select…

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Merry Fishmas! The 7 Best Places in NorCal to Fish on Opening Day

Saturday, April 25th is truly a magnificent holiday. It’s the time of year when you get together with your friends…

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California Officially Adopts Fishing Season Delay in Some California Counties Due to Coronavirus

Photo by Chip O’Brien Following weeks of conversation and debate regarding the impending opening of trout season in California during…

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Man Files Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts to Refund Tahoe Epic Pass Following Coronavirus Closure

Photo: Heavenly Ski Resort A California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Vail Resorts seeking compensation for his season…

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California Unanimously Approves Fishing Ban in Rural Counties Due to Coronavirus

The California Fish and Game Commission conducted its rescheduled emergency meeting today in which they unanimously granted Governor Gavin Newsom’s…

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Meeting to Determine Fishing in California Rescheduled for Wednesday Morning

The California Fish and Game Commission has rescheduled the meeting to determine the fate of fishing in state amidst the…

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Listen to the California Fish and Game Commission’s Emergency Fishing Meeting Erupt into Chaos

The California Fish and Game Commission scheduled an emergency meeting for 8:30 am on Thursday to discuss the status of fishing in…

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The California Fish and Game Commission’s Emergency Meeting was a Chaotic Mess

It’s all that’s been talked about in California fishing circles for the past few days – will California restrict fishing…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Donating 10 Percent of Season Pass Sales in April to Food Banks

The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is using their season pass sales in the month of April to help out the…

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California Fish and Game to Hold Emergency Meeting to Decide Coronavirus Fishing Mandates

The California Fish and Game Commission will hold a remote emergency meeting to decide whether to delay, restrict, or suspend…

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Watch a Fly Fisherman Catch a Big Bass Under the Golden Gate Bridge

For enthusiastic fishermen in Northern California, the typical trip to land some big fish doesn’t typically bring us to San…

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How to Go Ice Fishing on Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake

Now here’s something you don’t see everyday in Northern California. In the wintertime in Mount Shasta, visitors to Castle Lake…

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Finding NorCal’s Best Secret Fishing Spots

In a crowded pub I had one of those “TV commercial” moments. My buddy and I were talking fishing when…

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Watch Fishermen Go Crazy After Catching 50-Pound Striped Bass on the Sacramento River

View this post on Instagram #nowords #fuckcaronavirus #wefish #trophyhunting #beastmode #dreamsdocometrue #guidedfishing #riverlife #guidelife #swimbaits #swimbaitunderground #glidebait @delta_fisher @denisisbister @slyguylures…

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The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding!

Photo by Jaret Brantley Redding is California’s secret mountain biking mecca, boasting a trail system over 200 miles in the area. And…

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All Northern California Ski Resorts Now Closed Due to the Coronavirus

Mammoth Mountain It’s been a busy 24 hours for the ski industry in Northern California. It began with Vail Resorts…

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More NorCal Ski Resorts Announce Closures Amidst Coronavirus Fears

Photo: Northstar Mountain Resort On Saturday afternoon, Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Management both announced their difficult decisions to close…

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Today is Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Final Day of the Winter Season

It was another difficult winter at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park, as sparse snowfall and poor snowmaking dominated the headlines…

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6 Northern California Ski Resorts Close Amidst Coronavirus Fears

Even with heavy new snow falling from the sky, many of the ski resorts throughout the Northern California mountains announced…

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Watch Thousands of Pounds of Trophy Fish Released into Lake Amador

Lake Amador, located just southeast of Sacramento, has become a popular lake for Northern California anglers and their hefty planting…

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MASSIVE 230-Pound Sturgeon Caught on the Sacramento River

Although massive sturgeon have historically traveled up the Sacramento River to spawn on the Pit River, it’s very rare to…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Reduces Hours Due to Dwindling Snowpack

It’s been a difficult winter at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Following the robust precipitation of December, the snowfall has…

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Find an Adrenaline-Pumping Adventure in Redding, California

As the Gateway to the Northern California Wilderness, it comes as no surprise that extreme athletes flock to Redding looking…

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The Red Bull Raid Returns to Squaw Valley Bigger and Better in 2020

Red Bull Raid, the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski…

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Ice Fishing at Mount Shasta’s Castle Lake

You typically won’t hear the words “ice fishing” and “Northern California” muttered in the same breath, but there’s a destination…

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A Fishing Experience on The Fly Shop’s Private Waters of Northern California

It wouldn’t be the first time I discovered I had a bad attitude about something without fully considering the facts.…

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#ThankYouDave – Mammoth Mountain Says Goodbye to its Beloved Founder

“Behind every mountain is a story, and behind every story is a legend. And one such legend was Dave McCoy.”…

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California Ends Mandate for Striped Bass Populations, Setting Up the Fish’s Decline

The California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted to amend its policy regarding striped bass, setting up a potential decline…

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Hexagenia Heaven: A Unique Fly Fishing Experience on Northern California’s Fall River

From the prow of our anchored pram I gazed across the Fall River Valley in the setting sun, and the…

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Fishermen Lands Two 40-Pound Striped Bass in One Hour on the Sacramento River

View this post on Instagram Had a solid night of #trophy #stripedbass #fishing last night on the #sacramentoriver !!! Guests…

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Watch a Lodi Skydive Plane Crash From Inside the Plane

A skydiving plane at the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center was carrying 17 passengers when it crashed in 2016, with all…

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See What it Looks Like to Get Rescued Under an Avalanche by a Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Dog

We all know that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well now dog’s can be a skier’s best friend. And…

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The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Returning to Northern California

Cosmoledo Junkie. Photo: Flyfish-Adventures Production We all know that Northern California remains one of the greatest places on the planet…

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Resurrecting Hat Creek – A Wild Trout Legacy in Northern California

That magical, terrifying, intense time between the late 1960s and early 1970s saw change sweeping across America in steady waves.…

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Mammoth Mountain Founder Dave McCoy Passes Away at 104

Some say the secret to a long and happy life is to find your passion and make it your career.…

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Some Tahoe Ski Resorts Closing for the Day Amidst Winds up to 100 MPH

Heavenly Mountain Resort The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning throughout Northern California on Sunday and Tahoe ski…

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Proposed Gondola Connecting Two Tahoe Ski Resorts Moving Forward Following Environmental Lawsuit

A proposal to build a gondola that connects Tahoe ski resorts Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley has cleared a major…

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Watch: Snowboarder Narrowly Escapes Avalanche in Tahoe Backcountry

Tim Humphreys is a professional snowboarder living in the Tahoe and has great experience with the area’s backcountry. But if…

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This 3-Year-Old Tahoe Kid Might be a Better Snowboarder Than You

If you’ve ever been riding at a ski resort near Lake Tahoe, you may have noticed a little shredder passing…

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Watch Skiers Race to the Top of Mt. Shasta Ski Park During the Shasta Ascension Race

The 7th Annual Shasta Ascension Backcountry Race was held at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park on January 18, 2020, where…

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Simpson University’s Brand-New Bass Fishing Team Wins First Tournament on ‘Home Court’ of Shasta Lake

The brand-new bass fishing team at Redding’s Simpson University just finished the first tournament on their “home court” of Shasta…

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This Double-Drop Video from a Snowboarder at Squaw Valley is Absolutely INSANE

Blake Hunter is a talented fly fishing guide in the Tahoe area during the fishing season. And in the midst…

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This Week’s Storm Creates HUGE Waves for Surfers on Lake Tahoe

This week’s storm brought massive amounts of snow to the Sierra, closing down roads and bringing 100+ mph winds to…

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The Ultimate Bucket List for Winter in Siskiyou County

Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou It’s wintertime in NorCal, with fresh snow draping the beautiful mountains of California’s Far…

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Watch a Mountain Biker Go Full Send Down Redding’s Newest Flow Trail ‘The Enticer’

The Redding Trail Alliance has been hard at work creating and providing maintenance on mountain biking trails after the Carr…

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Lucky Fisherman Lands Two 40-Pound Striped Bass in One Day on the Sacramento River

Fisherman Johnny Eller had himself quite a day on the Sacramento River last week, starting the day off landing a…

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There’s a Secret Way to Get a Free Lift Ticket to Heavenly Ski Resort. Here’s How.

Flickr/jcookfisher Skiing can be a pretty expensive endeavor. If you already own your own gear (rentals can be around $100),…

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Only in NorCal: Surfing, Wakeboarding and Skiing All in the Same Day

The beautiful part about living in Northern California is how we can enjoy the many different environments of California. We…

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Surfers Use Winter Storm to Ride Chilly Waves on Lake Tahoe

When a recent windy winter storm descended upon Lake Tahoe, the waters moved with a bustle only seen a few…

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With Over a Foot of New Snow in the NorCal Mountains, Christmas Week will be a Powder Paradise

Since Thanksgiving week, the snow has been falling nearly nonstop, giving Northern California the snowpack needed to enter 2020 with…

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With New Snow, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Will Open this Week

While Northern California was bombarded with snowfall in the early weeks of the winter, Mt. Shasta Ski Park struggled to…

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Ryan Spitz on Mapping NorCal, Ultra Trail Running and California Untamed

We sat down with Ryan Spitz, the owner of Shasta Trail Runs and Founder of California Untamed, to discuss his…

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Tahoe Professional Skier Josh Daiek Barely Survives Massive Backcountry Avalanche

Josh Daiek is a well-known professional skier in the Tahoe area known for his big mountain riding and massive road…

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Squaw Valley Resort’s World-Famous KT-22 Opens Today!

There’s a reason Squaw Valley’s KT-22 was voted the best chairlift in North America. It’s simply paradise for any expert…

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Mt. Shasta Ski Park Delays Opening Following Lackluster Snowfall

Mt. Shasta Ski Park has decided to push back its season opening following a lackluster snowmaking week and a storm…

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Forget Avalanches: Tree Wells are the Most Dangerous Obstacles at NorCal Ski Resorts

Heavenly Mountain Resort If you’ve ever seen any semblance of an avalanche in person, you know why it gets much…

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The Late-Fall Salmon Run is Producing Some MASSIVE Fish on the Sacramento River

Due to the last couple of winters spitting out insane amounts of precipitation in Northern California, this year’s salmon run…

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Fisherman Lands HUMONGOUS 35-Pound Striped Bass on Sacramento River

Billy Driessen is no stranger to landing humongous striped bass on the Sacramento River. In fact, the Butte County fishing…

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With New Snow, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day

It’s been a pleasant surprise for skiers and snowboarders to witness the onslaught of snow falling in the Northern California…

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NorCal’s Frozen Gem – The Siskiyou Ice Rink is a Unique Winter Experience

Whether it’s a sunny day under the shadow of Mt. Shasta or a cold night under bright, illuminating stars, the…

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The Siskiyou Ice Rink is Open for the Winter Season!

The thrill of ice skating right beneath the majestic Mount Shasta while feeling the crisp winter air of Northern California…

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Tony Hawk Foundation Awards $10K for New Humboldt Skatepark

The Tony Hawk Foundation has chosen McKinleyville in Humboldt County as the next place it wants to see a brand-new…

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Watch a Feisty Steelhead Jump HIGH Out of the Water on the Klamath River

The fishing guides over at Wild Waters Fly Fishing have been getting their fair share of big steelhead on the…

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Opening for Winter Season this Week

Squaw Valley Resort. Photo: Rennett Stowe Winter is officially upon us in Northern California as Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is preparing…

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Snowboarding at Squaw Valley During its Snowiest Month EVER

On February 1st, 2019 it began snowing heavily at Squaw Valley Resort near Lake Tahoe. The snow continued to slam…

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The 10 Best Bike Rides in Tahoe

Photo: Bike Tahoe There are a lot of opportunities for a great bike ride in Northern California, but the best…

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Winter is Coming: Here are the Opening Dates for All NorCal Ski Resorts

Snowmaking at Squaw Valley Resort. Photo: Squaw Valley The winter is approaching in the mountains of Northern California, and ski…

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Mammoth Mountain Opens for the Winter Season

Following just a 103-day closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…

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These Fishermen Traverse Class V Rapids to Catch BIG Trout on the American River

“To find the goods, you have to be willing to go to places where no one else is willing to…

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This 40 Pound Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River Looks Like a Dinosaur

The salmon runs are going nuts in Northern California right now, and there’s no better place to land a king…

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Northstar Announces it Will Charge for Parking this Winter

Photo: Reno Tahoe Northstar California Resort recently announced it will be charging for parking at the ski resort beginning this…

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Kid Catches MASSIVE King Salmon Almost the Size of Himself on Sacramento River

All the experts predicted that this year’s salmon run would be memorable, but this is getting ridiculous. The size and…

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