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Mar- 2023 -20 March
How Two Tahoe Skiers Invented the Term ‘Shred the Gnar’
The term “shred the gnar” is a heavily used saying in extreme sports. The terms’s popularity had grown so much…
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10 March
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The snowfall and wind around Lake Tahoe is getting intense as the atmospheric river picked up steam overnight.…
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Feb- 2023 -23 February
Documentary Explores the History of Skiing on Mount Shasta
The history of Mount Shasta if full of fascinating stories – from wild west shootouts to mountain-climbing horses and mysterious…
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22 February
Watch the Construction of Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s Gray Butte Lift from Beginning to End
This year, the Mt. Shasta Ski Park unveiled its brand-new chair lift that took the ski resort to new heights.…
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20 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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13 February
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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13 February
WATCH: Skier Launches Over Massive Road Gap on Donner Summit
It’s been one heck of a start to the winter ski season in Tahoe, with record snowfall providing the mountains…
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13 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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Jan- 2023 -30 January
Beloved Tahoe Skier Killed in Avalanche in Japan
Kyle Smaine and his dog Wrigley Professional skier Kyle Smaine, who resided and skied in South Lake Tahoe, was killed…
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29 January
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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13 January
Watch Maniacs Ski Deep in the Sierra For a Snowy Cliff Jumping Session
Here is our monthly check-in with the Northern California cliff jumping crew, who have turned their beloved sport into a…
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12 January
Mammoth Mountain Has Already Surpassed Last Year’s Total Snowfall
Mammoth Mountain is experiencing a white winter for the ages, with snowfall numbers beginning to build to near historic numbers.…
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Dec- 2022 -27 December
Throwback: Kayakers Paddle Through the Redwoods on a Flooded Avenue of the Giants
With significant flooding drowning the road through Humboldt’s famed Avenue of the Giants, the road became closed to motorists in…
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18 December
Skiers Beware: 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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10 December
Search and Rescue Officials Make Unlikely Rescue of Lost Skier Overnight Near Alpine Meadows
Photo: Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team A group from the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team made an astounding…
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8 December
Watch: Skier Lands Insane Backflip Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Sierra Nevada Mountains
When the snow falls in bunches during the winter in Tahoe, extreme athletes are known to push the limits in…
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8 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day in the Midst of Heavy Snowfall
The early December snowfall at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park is allowing management to open earlier than expected. After multiple…
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6 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is a Powder Heaven Right Now. Will They Open Early?
After multiple storms dropped 3 to 4 feet of snow on the Mount Shasta area, all eyes are on the…
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1 December
Palisades Tahoe to Debut Transformative Base-to-Base Gondola with Grand Opening Celebration
The highly-anticipated gondola that will connect Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is set to open in mid-December and the resort…
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Nov- 2022 -27 November
Go Behind the Scenes of the Viral Top-to-Bottom Ski Run on Mammoth Mountain
When Bobby Brown pulled of this epic top-to-bottom run on Mammoth Mountain, it took the internet by storm, being picked…
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21 November
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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21 November
From the Ashes: Sierra-at-Tahoe Announces Opening Day Following Caldor Fire Restoration
Just a year after the Caldor Fire swept through Sierra-at-Tahoe, the ski resort has announced its opening day for the…
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17 November
How Skiing Down Volcanoes Became a Time-Honored Tradition in Northern California
Volcanoes are the kind of geological formations that tend to inspire awe. Towering above everything else, they seem like a…
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14 November
Klamath River Upstream Of Interstate 5 Reopened To Adult Chinook Salmon Harvest
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced that recreational fishing for adult, fall-run Chinook salmon on the…
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12 November
NorCal Ski Resorts Open in Droves Following Giant Early-Season Snowstorm
Photo by Ethan Walsweer It’s time to knock the dust off your winter gear – ski season has arrived in Northern…
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5 November
Mt. Shasta’s Brand-New Gray Butte Lift is Finished. Here’s How it Will Completely Transform the Mountain.
View of the Mt. Shasta Ski Park from the brand-new Gray Butte lift. Photo by Mt. Shasta Ski Park. The…
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3 November
Mammoth Mountain Opening this Weekend Following Early-Season Snowstorm
After a hefty early-season storm that blanketed the mountains of Northern California with snow, we have our first ski resort…
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2 November
Was the 8-Year-Old’s Climb of El Capitan a Hoax? Youngster’s Achievement Comes Under Scrutiny.
Photo by Patrick T’Kindt It was an achievement celebrated the world over last week when 8-year-old Sam Baker became the youngest…
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2 November
Dungeness Crab Season Delayed for Fourth Year in a Row in California
The recreational take of Dungeness crab using crab traps will be temporarily restricted in California when the season opens on…
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Oct- 2022 -30 October
8-Year-Old Rock Climber Becomes the Youngest to Ascend El Capitan
8-year-old Sam Baker climbing El Capitan. Photo via @samueladventure/IG A brand-new rock climbing record has been set in Yosemite National…
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24 October
What the Heck Happened to this Trout Caught on the Sacramento River?
When you’re a fishing guide in Northern California, there are plenty of odd things you might see on the water.…
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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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16 October
Tahoe Father Encouraging His 8-Year-Old Son to Flip on Skis is Your Feel-Good Video of the Week
There’s nothing quite like the bond between and father and his son. Simultaneously teaching and encouraging your son can be…
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10 October
BASE Jumping Off the Golden Gate Bridge is Dangerous and Illegal. That Hasn’t Stopped These Controversial Daredevils.
For many people around the world, the Golden Gate Bridge serves as the unofficial trademark of Northern California. Crossing the…
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7 October
‘Lucky to be Alive’: Surfer Details Vicious Shark Attack on Northern California Coast
Jared Trainor was excited for another fun day surfing on the Northern California coast on Sunday. The Fortuna man was…
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5 October
The 10 Best Bike Rides Around Lake 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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4 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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Sep- 2022 -28 September
Fisherman Lands MONSTER 17-Pound Mackinaw 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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27 September
Here’s Why Fall Might Be the Best Season for Fishing in Northern California
Photo: Chip O’Brien When October finally arrives in NorCal, chances are you will find me fishing somewhere. It may only…
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26 September
Will Sierra-at-Tahoe Open for the Winter Season? In Their Words, ‘Heck Yes’
After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe in the summer of 2021, the ski resort’s management has been hard at…
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21 September
Opening Dates for NorCal Ski Resorts for the 2022-23 Season
Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan Winter is just around the corner in Northern California, with our first snow of the season…
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20 September
Watch the “Unflippable Raft” Plunge over a Gushing McCloud Falls
The Creature Craft was created by Darren Vanci, who was determined to create an “unflippable raft.” The structural integrity of…
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1 September
Salmon Fishing Season is Heating Up on the Sacramento River
As the summer temperatures continue to heat up in Northern California, so are the salmon runs on the Sacramento River.…
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Aug- 2022 -23 August
California’s Free Fishing Day is Approaching. Here Are Our 15 Favorite NorCal Fisheries to Celebrate.
Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan Don’t miss the last chance to fish for free this year! Free Fishing Day in California…
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15 August
Yosemite is One of the Most Deadly Rock Climbing Destinations in the World. That’s Why It’s So Popular for Climbers.
Photo by Billy Onjea There are inherit dangers in any rock climbing scenario. Sturdy equipment, knowledge of your surroundings and climbing…
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12 August
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Reveals Trail Map of Brand-New Gray Butte Lift
As Mt. Shasta Ski Park continues its construction of the brand-new Gray Butte Lift, which will drastically change the popular…
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10 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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10 August
Watch: Kayaker Reaches 36 MPH on 100-Foot Yosemite Waterslide
The Tenaya Creek waterslide is a little known feature in Yosemite National Park. The 100-foot waterslide is located at upper…
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8 August
WATCH: Rock Climber Rappels 2,650-Feet Off El Capitan in Yosemite
Climbers from all over the world travel to Yosemite National Park every year to climb the sheer rock faces of…
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1 August
Is It Possible To Jump Off Burney Falls? You’re About To See For Yourself
Years ago we wrote about the legend of Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller, who also played Tarzan in the movies, diving…
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1 August
Take an Epic Rafting Trip Down the Whitewater of the Trinity River
Once, in the dawn of pre-history, a ravenous saber toothed tiger stalked a little family of cavemen, mom, dad and…
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Jul- 2022 -26 July
RIVER MONSTER: 8-Foot Sturgeon Caught on the Sacramento River
We’ve been documenting the giant, ancient fish that swim in the waters of the Sacramento River for years now. Some…
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8 July
A Guide to Watching the American Century Championship – Tahoe’s Famed Celebrity Golf Tournament
This week, the American Century Championship will descend on Edgewood Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe, continuing the tradition of…
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8 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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Jun- 2022 -28 June
MONSTER 23-Inch Rainbow Trout Caught on Fall River
The Hexagenia hatch is in full swing on Fall River and fishermen are elated to see the results coming into…
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20 June
Great Under-the-Radar Fishing Spots 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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20 June
VIDEO: 60-Foot Rope Swing Stunt on the Truckee River is TERRIFYING!
Mike Wilson has become well known around Northern California for his insane rope swing stunts. He’s made viral videos from…
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12 June
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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8 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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May- 2022 -27 May
Fishing in the Hot Northern California Summer: An Angler’s Reflection
Just about wherever you live, there’s that one season. In northern climes when the mercury dips below freezing, most folks…
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25 May
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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24 May
The King of “Fastest Known Times” Collides with a Deer Going 41-MPH on a Bike in Mount Shasta
Jason Hardrath’s body is used to pain. After all, he did summit 100 peaks faster than anyone ever. He also…
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16 May
Ring of Fire: Snowboarders Climb and Ride Down NorCal’s Two Active Volcanos
When discussing the outdoors of far Northern California, two of the main destinations you’ll likely hear about are Mount Shasta…
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12 May
Your Complete Guide to Grinduro – The International Cycling Celebration Coming to Mt. Shasta
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Northern California’s Siskiyou County is one of the most popular biking destinations in the…
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12 May
Fly-Fisherman Nets GORGEOUS 27-Inch Rainbow Trout in Keswick Reservoir
We’ve written a few articles about the under-the-radar fishing just below Shasta Dam in Keswick Reservoir, especially since no one…
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10 May
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Begins Construction on Gray Butte Lift, Hoping to Complete by Next Season
The Mt. Shasta Ski Park is hard at work on the construction of a brand new lift that will open…
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2 May
Tahoe Ski Resort Extends Season Until Memorial Day with 7 Feet of New Snow
Photo by Grant Kaye/Palisades Tahoe Tahoe ski resorts were met with the pleasant surprise of a series of wet storms…
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Apr- 2022 -22 April
Tahoe Ski Resort Set to Reopen After 3 Feet of New Snow
After a mostly dry winter season from January through March, many ski resorts in Northern California were forced to close…
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19 April
Popular YouTube Channel Searches for the Giant Salmon and Stripers of the Sacramento River
MeatEater has become a popular outdoor lifestyle brand with a passion for adventure and wild foods, as well as a…
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10 April
See the Sights of California’s Far North with the Siskiyou Scenic Bike Tour
Brought to you by Discover Siskiyou Historic small towns, clear mountain air and volcanic views are the staple of California’s…
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7 April
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Pushes Forward with New Lift to the Top of Gray Butte
For anyone who frequents Mt. Shasta Ski Park, looking up at Gray Butte just south of the current lifts is…
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4 April
Get Pumped! The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge Returns to Shasta County
Brought to you by Healthy Shasta Shasta County has become a mecca for mountain biking in Northern California, boasting a…
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3 April
Come Face-to-Face with a Giant Whale with this Northern California Kayak Tour
During the months of March, April and May in Northern California, the coastline is full of thousands of grey whales…
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3 April
Closing Dates for All Ski Resorts in Northern California for the 2021-2022 Season
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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2 April
WATCH: Professional Cliff Jumper Performs Insane Flip Off Potem Falls
Northern California local Robert Wall has been lighting the internet on fire in recent years with his cliff jumping exploits…
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Mar- 2022 -30 March
Tahoe Ski Resort Set to Become Private to Battle ‘Bay Area Commuters’
Photo: Homewood Mountain Resort Many Tahoe ski resorts have been overrun with what many locals call the “Bay Area crowd”…
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23 March
Tahoe’s Newest Gondola Will Be Finished in 2022, Creating the Third Largest Ski Area in North America
The highly-anticipated gondola that will connect Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is set to be completed for the 2022-23 ski…
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16 March
Fisherman Lands MONSTROUS 52-Pound Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
Striped bass fishing season is off to a HOT start in Northern California, with pictures of monster fish flooding social…
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Feb- 2022 -8 February
Tahoe Skier Suffers Broken Leg in Scary Crash at the Olympics
Nina O’Brien grew up skiing the legendary slopes of Palisades Tahoe, dreaming of one day taking her talents to the…
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7 February
How to Watch Mt. Shasta Snowboarder Robby Burns in the Olympics
Photo: Team USA Robby Burns traveled from Mount Shasta to Beijing, China this week to fulfill his lifelong dream competing…
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7 February
Ice Skater Drowns After Ice Collapses at Tahoe’s Stampede Reservoir
An ice skater drowned on Saturday after the ice on Tahoe’s Stampede Reservoir collapsed, sending a handful of skaters into…
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1 February
Coming Home – Chronicles of a Trinity River Steelhead
She was late getting back to the Trinity this year, at least later than a lot of the others. They…
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Jan- 2022 -24 January
Check Out this GIANT 20-Pound Mackinaw Caught 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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24 January
Mt. Shasta Snowboarder Qualifies for 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Photo: Team USA Mt. Shasta local Robby Burns has been working towards his dream since he was a child. Now,…
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13 January
See What it Looks Like to Get Rescued Under an Avalanche by a Tahoe Ski Patrol Dog
We all know that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well now dogs can be a skier’s best friend, and…
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Dec- 2021 -26 December
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to Extreme Snowfall. Here’s What’s Open.
The larges series of storms forecast for Tahoe this week has delivered with heavy snowfall and rain throughout the region.…
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24 December
This 38-Pound Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River Isn’t a Steelhead. Here’s How We Know.
Photo: Josh Giordano Fisherman Josh Giordano made headlines last week when he landed an estimated 38.2-pound rainbow trout on the…
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16 December
Giant Rainbow Trout Caught on the Feather River was Likely the Largest Ever Caught in California
The likely largest rainbow trout caught in California was released instead of officially weighed. Photo: Josh Giordano A monster rainbow…
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13 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Announces Opening Day with a Bunch of New Snowfall
As the snow began to fall heavily on the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this week, it became obvious that opening…
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13 December
Fisherman Lands Nearly 4-Foot Striped Bass on the Sacramento River
Striped bass fishing is a popular activity on the Sacramento River, with fishing enthusiasts showing off a lot of big…
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13 December
Mt. Shasta Ski Park is Getting POUNDED by Snowfall
It’s Monday morning in Northern California and the cold, wet storm is dumping snow the mountains. Many Tahoe ski resorts…
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Nov- 2021 -27 November
10 Magical Outdoor Winter Ice Skating Rinks in Northern California
It’s winter in Northern California which means we get to see our beautiful mountains covered in snow and ice skate…
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14 November
MONSTER 30-Pound Ling Cod Caught Off the Humboldt Coast
Toad. Football. Lunker. There are a lot of fun words for fishermen to use to describe a big fish. For…
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4 November
WATCH: Northern California’s Top Cliff Jumpers Go Full Send at Emerald Pools
We have been following daredevil Nick Coulter and his cliff-jumping crew for years now. We had him on the Talking…
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Oct- 2021 -28 October
Mammoth Mountain Opening THIS WEEK Following Massive Snowstorm
Photo: Mammoth Mountain In the late summer, Mammoth Mountain set an aggressive opening date of November 13, hoping that early…
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26 October
Palisades Tahoe Opening Nearly a Month Early Following Historic October Snowfall
Photo: Palisades Tahoe Following a massive early-season storm that delivered 10.5 inches of precipitation in just 24 hours—and dropped three…
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21 October
Trinity River Adult Chinook Quota Close To Being Met
Based upon California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) projections of the recreational fall-run Chinook salmon catch on the Trinity…
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20 October
Can You Hunt in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a beautiful outdoor destination outside Redding that provides visitors with year-round waterfall hikes, on-water activities…
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18 October
All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California for the 2021-22 Season
Photo by Aaron Feen Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by…
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