Sports Archives

Nov- 2022 -

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

19 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jan- 2022 -

24 January

Check Out this GIANT 20-Pound Mackinaw Caught on Lake Tahoe

Although Lake Tahoe isnâ€™t mentioned in the same breath as Northern Californiaâ€™s top fishing destinations, you can still catch some…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 hoursâ€”and dropped three…

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…

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…

18 October

Mt. Shasta Snowboarder Hosting Fundraiser for his Journey to the 2022 Winter Olympics

Photo via @robby.burns.snowboarding/IG Mt. Shasta local Robby Burns is ready to compete for his chance to represent the United States…

17 October

“Big Challenges Ahead”: Sierra-at-Tahoe Opening for the Winter Season Remains in Question

Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe, the ski resortâ€™s management was elated that firefighters were able to…

11 October

VIDEO: Insane Kayakers Fly Off the Giant Waterfalls of the American River’s Royal Gorge

On the North Fork American River sits a stretch of water so remote and dangerous, it’s rarely visited by anyone.…

10 October

Fish On! California to Issue 365-Day Fishing Licenses

Photo byÂ Robson Hatsukami Morgan Under a new law authored by Assemblyman Jim Wood – Santa Rosa, California will issue 365-day…

3 October

Surfer Attacked by Shark Along the Sonoma Coast

A surfer was airlifted to the hospital at Salmon Creek Beach along the Sonoma Coast Sunday morning after being bitten…

2 October

Sierra-at-Tahoe: There is More Damage to the Resort Than Was Initially Thought

After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe near Tahoe, the ski resort’s management was elated that firefighters were able to…

Sep- 2021 -

28 September

Fly Fisherman Lands Absolute MONSTER Striped Bass in Northern California

It’s not everyday you see fly fishermen attempting to catch striped bass in Northern California. But recently one fisherman was…

24 September

Fisherman Lands MASSIVE 43-Pound Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River

The Chinook salmon season is red hot on the Sacramento River right now, with multiple fishing guides recording large returns.…

19 September

GIANT 40-Pound Chinook Salmon Caught on the Sacramento River

Ryan Tripp is at it again! Some local guides have referred to him as the “Michael Jordan of Fishing” in…

Aug- 2021 -

26 August

Low Water Levels Allow Kayakers to Paddle Through a Historic Train Tunnel on Shasta Lake

California’s historic drought brings plenty of negative impacts on the region, including water shortage and an already historic wildfire season.…

Jul- 2021 -

2 July

Chinook Salmon Fishing Season Opens on Portions of the Klamath and Trinity Rivers

Fishing regulations for the spring Chinook fishery in the Klamath River Basin remain in effect following the June meeting of…

1 July

MONSTER King Salmon Caught Along the NorCal Coast

Photo: Salt Lady Sportfishing Salmon fishing season has started in Northern California and the first signs are being seen along…

Jun- 2021 -

29 June

Watch Joe Rogan Hunt and Eat Wild Turkeys in the Napa Valley

Hunting wild turkeys in Northern California is a time-honored tradition. The largest game bird in North America can be seen…

24 June

Here’s Everything You Can Do at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park this Summer

Mt. Shasta Ski Park opens for its summer season this week, offering visitors a variety of outdoor activities under the…

22 June

It’s Time to Get Muddy! Tough Mudder Returns to Northern California this Summer

With major events returning to Northern California in 2021, one is guaranteed to challenge every muscle in your body. And…

17 June

Longest Slackline in California’s History Gloriously Photobombs Yosemite Wedding

Photo by Erica Houk A historic moment was caught on camera in Yosemite National Park recently, and luckily for us…

16 June

Here Are All the Fun Activities You Can Do this Summer at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadowsâ€™ summer season kicks off Friday, June 18, when the resort reopens…

8 June

Risking Your Neck: The Statistics Behind ‘Dangerous’ Sports in Northern California

I remember deciding to go skydiving for the first time. Several of my friends asked if they could have my…

May- 2021 -

24 May

This CHUNKY 46-Pound Striper Shows Bass Fishing is Heating Up on the Sacramento River

The bass fishing on the Sacramento River is starting to heat up with multiple guide services reporting big striped bass…

19 May

Meet Tahoe’s Youngest Pro Snowboarder – 5-Year-Old Leland the Falcon

Instagram/@lelandthefalcon When Chuck Vogt, founder of Tahoe Longboards, took 2-year-old Leland to the slopes with a tiny snowboard for the…

12 May

Searching for Fishing Solitude in Northern California

Reasons people have for needing to escape the rat race are endless, but the fact remains that we all do.…

Apr- 2021 -

19 April

14-Year-Old Fisherman Wins $10,000 Striped Bass Derby on the Sacramento River

When the Nor-Cal Guides and Sportmens Association decided to host a striped bass derby on the Sacramento River in Colusa,…

19 April

Another Skydiver Killed at the Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center

Yelp/Kahanalei M. Yet another death has occurred at the controversial Lodi Skydiving Center, which has now experienced its ninth death…

19 April

The Trout Fishing Season Opener is April 24th. Here are 7 Places to Celebrate in the Shasta Cascade.

Saturday, April 24th is truly a magnificent holiday. Itâ€™s the time of year when you get together with your friends…

16 April

Mammoth Mountain’s Mascot is Insanely Good at Skiing

The spring season has arrived in the Eastern Sierra, with skiers flocking from all over the west coast to enjoy…

13 April

Squaw-Alpine to Begin Construction on New Gondola, Creating North America’s Third Largest Ski Resort

Alterra Mountain Company, owner of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in the Lake Tahoe region, announced it will begin construction…

Mar- 2021 -

25 March

Get Pumped! The Bigfoot Mountain Bike Challenge is Returning to Redding in 2021

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…