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Apr- 2021 -6 April
Closing Dates for All Ski Resorts in Northern California
Mammoth Mountain terrain park. Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan. The ski season is coming to an end in Northern California. With…
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Mar- 2021 -25 March
Get Pumped! The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding in 2021
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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22 March
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Hosting a Digital Terrain Park Contest for Prizes
Instagram – @mtshasta_terrainpark Mt. Shasta Ski Park typically ends its winter season with a freestyle competition on the mountain, but…
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22 March
How ‘Euro-Nymphing’ Originated in Northern California
Joe Kimsey was a fishing legend on the Upper Sacramanto River If you refer to that fly rod as a…
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20 March
Abalone Fishing Banned in Northern California Until 2026
While the spring season typically signals the start of the recreational red abalone season, CDFW reminds anglers that the northern…
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18 March
Tahoe Skier Escapes Avalanche by Launching Off 100-Foot Cliff
Cliff where the avalanche occurred A Tahoe skier found himself trapped between a 100-foot cliff and an avalanche. He opted…
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18 March
Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center Ordered to Pay $40 Million Following Fatal Incident
Following yet another fatal incident at the Lodi Skydiving Center, owner Bill Dause has been ordered to pay $40 million…
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10 March
Vail Resorts Extends Ski Season for Tahoe Resorts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Vail Resorts has extended the ski season at their Tahoe resorts, with Northstar, Kirkwood and Heavenly all…
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9 March
Kayakers Go Full Send Off an Overflowing Spillway on the Feather River
Nick Coulter’s at it again, this time trading in his usual cliff jumping shenanigans for an epic kayak trip down…
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9 March
Fisherman Breaks 46-Year-Old California Crappie Record on Clear Lake
David Burruss with his record crappie from Clear Lake California has a new record for largest crappie caught with the…
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8 March
Behind the Stunt: Skier Backflips Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Tahoe
It was the winter of 2019 when historic snowfall blanketed the Tahoe region, allowing backcountry skiers to attempt obstacles never…
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5 March
Fisherman Lands 36-Pound ‘Whopper’ Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is rolling heavy right now with the area’s best fishing guides showing off…
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3 March
Hitting the Slopes at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding We made the drive from Redding, California to spend an epic day on the…
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2 March
Go Behind the Scenes with the Colorado Avalanche During Their Trip to Lake Tahoe
It was a memorable weekend in Lake Tahoe when the National Hockey League descended on the area to play two…
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1 March
Skiers Complete Death-Defying Descent of Yosemite’s Half Dome
Zach Milligan skiing down Half Dome. Photo by Jason Torlano. Two brave skiers recently completed an extraordinarily dangerous feat –…
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1 March
GIANT 17 Pound Mackinaw Landed on Lake Tahoe
Although Lake Tahoe isn’t mentioned in the same breath as Northern California’s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…
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Feb- 2021 -25 February
The Best Places to Go Fishing in Northern California
Yeah, yeah, I know. Who in their right mind would write so openly about good places to fish, and dare…
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18 February
Fishing Guide Lands 3-Foot Wild Steelhead on the Smith River
The rivers of California’s North Coast are starting to see some trophy steelhead running through the system. Fishing guides throughout…
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17 February
VIDEO: Fly Fisherman Lands 20+ Fish in a Day on the Pit River
Although the Pit River may be outshined by nearby fisheries in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade, like the Sacramento, McCloud or…
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8 February
This Mammoth Mountain Rocky Ski Run is One of the Most Unique You’ll Ever Seen
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Benchetler (@chrisbenchetler) With new snow falling on the Northern California…
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6 February
How a Backcountry Avalanche Turned Deadly on Siskiyou’s Mt. Etna
Photo: Mike Burns/ Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team) The tragic death of a skier in Siskiyou County…
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2 February
Snowboarding at a Closed Tahoe Ski Resort During the Covid Quarantine
When the Covid-19 quarantine hit, it was an unusual situation that was difficult for everyone to get used to. In…
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1 February
Skier Injured in Large Eastern Sierra Avalanche
Aftermath of the avalanche in the Eastern Sierra. Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center The massive snowfall that hit the Mammoth…
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Jan- 2021 -28 January
Father-Son Duo Land Two 30-Striped Pound Bass in a Day on the Sacramento River
Photo by Robert Petty The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is on a roll right now with multiple fishing…
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19 January
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to High Winds
Photo by Wil Stewart Following a night of extreme winds throughout Northern California, Tahoe ski resorts are closing today due…
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17 January
Check Out this GIANT Mackinaw Caught on Lake Tahoe
When you think of the best places to fish in Northern California, Lake Tahoe typically isn’t near the top of…
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14 January
That’s Odd: Skier Rides 40-Foot Wave at Mavericks
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chuck Patterson (@chuckpatterson) It’s January in Northern California, meaning it’s the…
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14 January
‘Best Wave in Surfing Ever?’ Surfer Rides Once-in-a-Lifetime Wave at Mavericks
The waves at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay are known to be some of the best in the world, but…
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5 January
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Receives a Foot of New Snow with More on the Way
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Mountain Cam 1/5/21 The New Year has been good for the mountains of NorCal. Continuous storms…
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1 January
NHL Planning Two Outdoor Hockey Games in Tahoe in 2021
Photo by Clayton Cardinalli The National Hockey League has been hosting outdoor games across North America over the past few years,…
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Dec- 2020 -31 December
WATCH: Alex Honnold’s Bizarre Interview About Climbing El Capitan with a Baby
It’s probably safe to say that becoming the world’s greatest rock climber takes a rare mind. Alex Honnold has proven…
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29 December
Skier, Snowmobiler Narrowly Escape Separate Avalanches in Tahoe Backcountry
As snow continues to fall heavily on the Tahoe region, the Sierra Avalanche Center has been busy monitoring avalanche activity…
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28 December
VIDEO: Skier Launches Off Insane Cliff on Donner Summit
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Movies + Episodes + Adventure (@bridge6media) Say hello to the craziest…
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27 December
WATCH: 7-Year-Old Shaun White Starts His Snowboarding Career at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Shaun White is an extreme sports icon. Holding the records for most Olympic and X-Games Gold Medals, he has claimed…
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26 December
Fresh Snow Awaits at Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Opening Day
Early-morning trail cam video on Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s opening day The Christmas storm that past through Northern California gave…
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26 December
Fisherman Lands Rare 50-Pound Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
Photo: Mike Rasmussen Fishing on the Sacramento River never ceases to amaze. From the monster salmon to the wild rainbow…
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23 December
6 World-Famous Fly Fishing Destinations in Northern California’s Shasta Cascade
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo by by Craig Nielson, Shasta Trout Guide Service It’s been said that Redding…
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22 December
The River Why? A Little-Known Movie That Any Angler Would Enjoy
The novel was published in 1983, and the movie came out in 2010. So why are we finally getting around…
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21 December
Fisherman Nets Giant 37-Pound King Salmon on the Sacramento River
The salmon fishing season in Northern California is till plugging along nicely on the Sacramento River. While the fall run…
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18 December
Tahoe Ski Resorts Receive Up to 2 Feet of Snow this Week, Setting Up a Glorious Bluebird Weekend
Photo by Wil Stewart. December continues to bring winter storms that are blanketing the Tahoe mountains with delicious snow. The ski…
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17 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Receives Lackluster Snowfall, Putting Opening Day in Question
Mt. Shasta Ski Park was hopeful this week’s storm would bring plenty of snow – potentially enough to begin operating…
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14 December
Skateboarder Bombing San Francisco Hills in the Rain is the Scariest Thing You’ll See This Week
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @tannernapper The treacherous hills of San Francisco make it one of…
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14 December
Heavy Snow Falls on Mt. Shasta Ski Park with Opening on the Brink
Mt. Shasta Ski Park trail cam on Monday morning The snowfall hit Northern California hard this weekend, with storms blanketing…
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10 December
VIDEO: Surfer Paddles Into Biggest Wave Ever at Mavericks
It’s been one heck of a week at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay as the waves are reaching larger than…
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9 December
40-Foot Waves Bring Elite Surfers to Mavericks
Mavericks Surf Competition, 2010. As high surf continues along the coast of Northern California, dangerous conditions remain for anyone visiting…
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4 December
Ski A Volcano: The History of the Lassen Ski Area
Large groups of skier in Lassen – 1936. PHOTO BY JERVIE HENRY EASTMAN, COURTESY DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, GENERALLIBRARY, UNIVERSITY…
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4 December
How Will Dam Removal Impact Fishing on the Klamath River?
Northern California is pretty famous for good fishing. In fact, I‘ve often wondered how much this may have to do…
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1 December
We Asked What Squaw Valley’s New Name Should Be. Here’s What You Said.
Squaw Valley Resort has a monumental task of coming up with a new name, following their announcement that they would change it…
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Nov- 2020 -30 November
Winter Bucket List for Outdoor Adventurers in Redding, California
Lassen’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading our shorts and sun-tan lotion…
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24 November
See What it’s Like to Launch Off a 100-Foot Rope Swing into Lake Tahoe
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @robert.wall Robert Wall continues to share his insane stunts with his…
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23 November
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Sets Opening Date with Hopes of More Snowfall
Mt. Shasta Ski Park has enjoyed the early season snow accumulating throughout the mountains of Northern California this month. But…
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22 November
Rivers of a Lost Coast is a Must-Watch Documentary for NorCal Fishermen
When you think of what California is best known for, obvious answers might include Hollywood, surfing, giant redwoods, the Golden…
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19 November
Tahoe Ski Resort Will Become the First to Open in the Age of Covid on Friday
Photo: Northstar The early-season snowfall has been a delightful surprise throughout Northern California. As another storm brought over a foot…
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17 November
Redding Named One of the Best Fishing Towns in America by Field and Stream
There are plenty of spots to catch big fish throughout Northern California. From the streams of the North Coast to…
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17 November
The E-Biking Craze Has Arrived in Northern California
“Dang,” I said to myself. “My legs are on fire. Time to downshift.” The grade was steep, and as I…
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17 November
Here Are All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California
Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by hiring lift attendants, cleaning…
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17 November
Simpson University to Host Bass Fishing Tournament on Shasta Lake
Ranked nationally as the top West Coast college team, Simpson University’s bass fishing team will host its first annual fundraising…
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13 November
Fisherman Smashes Lake Amador Record with 20-Pound Trout
Photo: Lake Amador Resort Lake Amador, located just southeast of Sacramento, is a popular lake for Northern California anglers. This…
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9 November
What Should Squaw Valley’s New Name Be? Here Are a Few Ideas.
Photo: Squaw Valley Squaw Valley Resort has a monumental task of coming up with a new name, following their announcement…
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9 November
NorCal Rock Climber Becomes the First Woman to Free Climb El Capitan’s Golden Gate Route
Photo by Jesse Gardner It was November 2019 when rock climber Emily Harrington had a terrifying fall on Yosemite’s El Capitan.…
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9 November
Fisherman Battles with Sea Lions for Salmon on NorCal River
Facebook: Tim Bonuccelli When salmon are on the move through the rivers of Northern California to find their spawning grounds,…
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8 November
Mountain Biker Dies After Falling From Steep Cliff in Downieville
Photo: Sierra County Sheriff A mountain biker died after falling from a steep cliff on a trail in Downieville, according…
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5 November
Catching Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River
We joined Mike Rasmussen (@salmonsacriver) and Ryan Tripp (@powertripp14) for an epic fishing trip on the Sacramento River where we…
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Oct- 2020 -28 October
Fishing with a Guide on the Trinity River in Northern California
Brought to you by Visit Redding The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing…
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28 October
Chilly Temperatures Allow NorCal Ski Resorts to Begin Snowmaking for the Upcoming Season
Photo: Heavenly Ski Resort The temperatures dropped throughout Northern California this week, giving way to single digits in areas of…
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28 October
Chinook Salmon Quota Met on the Upper Trinity River
The salmon quota was met on the Upper Trinity River as of October 25, 2020, essentially closing adult Chinook salmon…
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27 October
WATCH: Mountain Biker Collides with Bear on Northern California Trail
Mountain biker David Sousa was having a great time riding down the Mills Peak trail in Plumas County when he…
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21 October
Lake Siskiyou Fish Pens Filled with 1,000 Soon-to-Be ‘Trophy-Sized’ Trout
Photo: Mt. Shasta Rotary The Mt. Shasta Rotary continued its highly-successful program of growing trout in pens on Lake Siskiyou…
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21 October
Slackliners Seen Performing Heart-Pounding Stunts at Yosemite’s Taft Point
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. From rock climbers to base jumpers,…
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18 October
WATCH: Professional Skateboarder Builds a Floating Skate Ramp on Lake Tahoe
Bob Burnquist is known to use his imagination to push the sport of skateboarding to new levels. The experienced pro…
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12 October
A 10-Mile Packrafting Adventure on the Sacramento River in Redding
Eric Leslie and Ryan Spitz are training to complete what they’re calling the Sacramento River Untamed, a 402-mile kayaking journey…
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1 October
Fly Fishing for Steelhead on the World-Famous Trinity River Just Outside Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding The lakes and rivers surrounding Redding, California make it one of the premiere fishing…
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Sep- 2020 -22 September
Kayak the Whitewater Rapids of the Klamath River with Directors of Toughness
We were first introduced to the Directors of Toughness when they summited Mount Shasta, showing the sheer will and determination…
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22 September
Check Out this 30+ Pound King Salmon Landed on the Sacramento River
The salmon runs are going crazy in Northern California right now, and there’s no better place to land a king…
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21 September
3 Epic Whitewater Adventures in California’s Far North
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Siskiyou County is known to many as California’s hub of outdoor adventure. There are…
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9 September
Fishermen Catch GIANT Green Sturgeon on the Sacramento River
A group of lucky fishermen landed the fish of a lifetime on the Sacramento River recently, when they were able…
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8 September
VIDEO: Cliff Jumping at Secret Waterfalls in Northern California
There are so many reasons why Northern California is the land of waterfalls. You can hike to 5 waterfalls in…
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3 September
Fishing is Free in California on September 5
The last chance of the year to fish for free arrives over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Free Fishing Day…
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2 September
Two Pipe Bombs Landed by Fishermen on the Sacramento River
It seemed like just another day on the water for fisherman Jon Kenyon, who’s been a guide on the Sacramento…
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Aug- 2020 -31 August
An Epic Whitewater Rafting Trip Down the Trinity River
Sitting just outside Redding, California is one of the most beautiful rivers in California. The Trinity River is known for…
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13 August
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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12 August
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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10 August
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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10 August
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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10 August
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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8 August
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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4 August
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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3 August
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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Jul- 2020 -6 July
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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6 July
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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3 July
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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Jun- 2020 -23 June
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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22 June
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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15 June
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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14 June
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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12 June
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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11 June
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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10 June
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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5 June
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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4 June
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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