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Tahoe
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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Butte
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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Sports
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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Tahoe
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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Sports
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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Video
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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Tahoe
Go Behind the Scenes with the Colorado Avalanche During Their Trip to Lake Tahoe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnaqrDToAdw It was a memorable weekend in Lake Tahoe when the National Hockey League descended on the area to play…
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Sports
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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Sports
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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North Coast
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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Sports
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Tahoe
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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Yosemite-Mammoth
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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Sports
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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Tahoe
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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Tahoe
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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Sports
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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Bay Area
‘Best Wave in Surfing Ever?’ Surfer Rides Once-in-a-Lifetime Wave at Mavericks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzNlJCHBU0&feature=emb_logo The waves at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay are known to be some of the best in the world,…
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Shasta Cascade
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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Tahoe
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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Outdoors
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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Video
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Sports
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Sports
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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Tahoe
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Video
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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Bay Area
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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History
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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Stories
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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Tahoe
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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Destinations
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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Video
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Stories
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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Tahoe
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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Sports
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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Sports
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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Sports
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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Sports
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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Uncategorized
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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Tahoe
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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Sports
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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Outdoors
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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News
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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Sports
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Outdoors
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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Sports
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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Outdoors
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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Video
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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Outdoors
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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Video
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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Sports
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Sports
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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Waterfalls
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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Sports
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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News
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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Video
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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Sports
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
VIDEO: Professional Skateboarders Shred Under the Shadow of Mount Shasta
View this post on Instagram ðŸ—»â›ºï¸ MOUNT SHASTA ⛺ï¸ðŸ—» A post shared by THRASHER MAGAZINE (@thrashermag) on Jul 27, 2020…
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Tahoe
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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Video
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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Waterfalls
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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Tahoe
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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Shasta Cascade
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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Sports
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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Sports
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
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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Sports
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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Video
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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Video
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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Sports
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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Sports
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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Butte
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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Sports
‘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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Video
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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News
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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News
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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Sports
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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Outdoors
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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Sports
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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Sports
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Bay Area
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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Outdoors
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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Events
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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News
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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Sports
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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News
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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News
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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Sacramento
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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Sports
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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