FALL EDITION 2022 Discover Green Creek Canyon
Ways Mountain Climbing Makes Your Life Better
10
DISCOVER SIERRA NIGHT SKIES
Publisher
Charlie Pankey
Managing Editor
Tom Trelenberg
Contributing Authors
Charlie Pankey
Tom Trellenberg
Bill Finch
Donna Jefferson
Design
Open Look
Photography
Willow Cornelius - Willow Photography
ADVERTISING
We look forward to helping you grow your business.
Call us today at 775-546-3065 Or email charliepankey@sierrarecmagazine
We are a locally-owned media company out of the Carson Valley. We look forward to serving you.
Thank you for joining us for a summer of adventure. Sierra Rec Magazine was inspired by the locations, destinations, people, and events in the Sierra Nevada.
We bring you this quarterly guide as a passion project of ours for helping others discover the beauty and magic of mountain living in the Sierra Nevada.
Please consider supporting local journalism by visiting our advertisers or joining or Patreon membership.
We look forward to bringing you more adventures. Look for our next edition in November 2022.
Go to sierrarecmagazine.com to subscribe for free and never miss a story.
EDITORIAL
COPYRIGHT © 2022
rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. SIERRAREC MAGAZINE 3 FALL EDITION 2022 FALL EDITION 2022 The Cover photo image is by Willow Cornelious at Willow Photography FALL EDITION 2022 Discover Green Creek Canyon 10 Ways Mountain Climbing Makes Your Life Better DISCOVER SIERRA NIGHT SKIES 4 CALIFORNIA VIA FERRETA 8 TEN WAYS MOUNTAIN CLIMBING IMPROVES LIFE By Donna Jefferson 15 FALL TRAVEL GUIDE Events 16 Discover green Creek 20 Falling for color in Eastern Sierra 25 31 SIERRA NIGHT SKY’S By Tom Trellenberg 38 CAPTURING THE VAST EXPANSE OF THE NIGHT SKY by Willow Cornelius 42 RETURN TO HEAVEN By Rocci Twitchell 45 THE GIFTS OF DESOLATION WILDERNESS by Bill Finch 50 13-WEEK SKIING PRE-SEASON STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM By LivingFit
All
CALIFORNIA VIAFERRATA
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 04 FALLEDITION2022
CALIFORNIA VIAFERRATA
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 05 FALLEDITION2022
Challengeyourselfwithaguidedclimbing excursionontheruggedcliffsof California’sSierraNevada.ViaFerrata maybefairlynewtoCalifornia,butits originsareactuallyquiteold!ViaFerrata, Italianfor“ironway,”originatedduringthe firstandsecondWorldWars.Inorderto aidtroopsincrossingthehighpeaksand passesoftheAlps,therockwas retrofittedwithsteelladderrungsand cables.Thesteel“aids”madethe challengingterrainaccessibletosoldiers withnopriorclimbingexperience.After thewars,nobodybotheredtoremovethe leftoverhardwarefromtherockand eventuallyrecreationistsbeganclimbing theoldroutesforfun.Justlikethat,anew sportwasborn!
Amodern-dayviaferratarouteleverages steelcablingandrungs(typicallymadeof anodizedsteelrebar)drilledintotherock wallthatallowonetoclimbverticaland sometimesoverhangingterrainin sneakersandasmile.Inmostcases, climbersclipintoaquarter-inchtohalfinchsteelcableatthewaistorchest,with feetand/orhandsusingsteelrungsto movejustasonewouldnavigatealadder.
Longstoryshort,movingthroughavia ferrataroutefeelslikesomething betweenhikingandrockclimbing,andit’s anincreasinglypopularadventure offeringformountaintownsandsummer mountainresortsallovertheAmerican West.
InCaliforniaRecreationalclimbershave exploredroutesinthegranitefor centuries.PlaceslikeYosemiteNational ParkandtheHighSierrabackcountryare filledwithroutesandclimbingtechnicians thatthriveontheinitialscrambleupa face.Butthereisacertainlevelofskill andabilitythatmustbeobtainedforthe averagetravelertoexperiencethese typesofrecreationalventures.WithVia Ferrettathesechallengesforthemost partareeliminated.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 06 FALLEDITION2022
LAKETAHOEVIAFERRATA
TheTahoeViaFerrataisappropriateforall skilllevelsfromfirst-timeclimbersto experiencedalpinists.Wewelcomefamilies, groups,andindividuals.Althoughthe experiencedoesn’trequirespecialized mountaineeringskills,it’simportanttohave generalphysicalfitnessbeforejoiningusfor aclimb.Youshouldbeabletohike continuouslyforoneormorehours, dependingonthelengthofyourclimbing session.
Routes
THEFLAMINGOBUTTRESS – Thisshort sectionoftheTahoeViaFerrataallowsall climberstoquicklylearnhowtoconnect themselvestotherockandslidethe carabineralongthemetalcableusingthe ContinuousLifelineSystem.
MammothCaViaFerrata
6Routestochallengeall levels
Challengeyourselfwithaguidedclimbing adventureontheruggedcliffsofMammoth Mountain.ViaFerrata,whichmeans“iron path,”isanetworkofclimbingroutesusing steelcables,ironrungsandsuspended bridgesfixedtotherockthatclimbersare attachedtoforsafety.Withsixdifferent routesthatprogressindifficulty,ViaFerrata istheperfectalpineactivityforfamiliesand individuals.
Thereare3easy,2moderate–joinedbya suspensionbridge–and1difficultroute. Followingyourorientation,yourguidewill determinethebestroute(s)foryou.The routesascend180ftandspanover300ft acrossthecliffband.
THELOOPHOLE – TheLoopholesharesthe first100’ofclimbingwiththeSkyline TraverseandSundialAreteclimbingupa deepgrooveintherockthatholdsfun movesbeforelevelingoffinafunscramble.
THESUNDIALARÊTE–theSundialArête sharesthefirst100’ofclimbingwiththe SkylineTraversebeforetakingaright. Climbingthroughsteepeningterrainbelowa technicalskiruncalledSylvestersSlot, climbersbeginslowlygainingexposurefrom below
THESKYLINETRAVERSE -SkylineTraverse breaksleftwhileevokinganexploratoryfeel asitventuresuptowardsaseriesofslabs andledges.Afternavigatingthelowerslabs, climberswillencounteranarrowchimney featureclimbingrightthroughthemountain. Oncethroughthechimneysection,theroute movesthroughanotherledgesystembefore arrivingatabridgecalled“Monkeyinthe Middle”.Climberswillcrossoneatatime whileposingforthoseinstagramphotos.
IsViaFerrettaSafe?
Thereareinherentriskstoanytypeof climbing.HoweverViaFerrettaCourses havebeendesignedtohelpbeginners overcomesomeofthechallengesoffirst learningtorockclimbwhilekeepingsafety attheforefrontoftheoperations.The equipmentusedisverysafeforthe participants.Thebiggestdangersindividuals facearepotentialrockfallswhileclimbing. LocalSierramountaincompanieswork diligentlytoremovepotentialproblemson thecourseforasafefamilyexperience.
StoryfeatureimageCourtesyofPalisades SIERRARECMAGAZINE 07 FALLEDITION2022
TENWAYS MOUNTAIN CLIMBING IMPROVES LIFE
by:DonnaJefferson
To beinthemountainsis tobetrulyfree.Not necessarilyfreefromallof life’schallengesand hardships,butfreeto explorethemandtoexplore yourself.Withoutthe constraintsofday-to-day life,whetherit’syournineto-fiveorthepersistent naggingofnewsandsocial media,theworldopensup andyou’refreetoexploreit.
Mountainclimbingisa multifacetedactivity, combiningtheopportunity toimmerseyourselfinthe greatoutdoorswhile challengingyourself physicallyandmentally.
Whetheryouenjoy mountaineeringforits sport-relatedbenefitsorfor thefactthatitallowsyouto enjoynature,mountain climbinghasthepotentialto improveyourlifeina numberofdifferentways. Thatis,it’saboutthe journeyandtheexperience, notonlysummitingthe
mightypeaks.
“Climbthemountainnotto plantourflag,butto embracethechallenge, enjoytheairandbeholdthe view.Climbitsoyoucan seetheworld,notsothe worldcanseeyou.”–David McCulloghJr.Whether you’reexploringtheworldfamousYosemiteNational ParkortheominoussoundingDeathValley,your mountainclimbing experienceissuretobe beneficial.
Herearetenways inwhichmountain climbingcan improveyourlife.
PhysicalHealthAndFitness
-Mountainclimbingrequires seriousfitnessandphysical strength,anddifferenttrails willrequiredifferenttypes offitness.Someofthemore intenseoneswillrequire consistentlysteepclimbing, whileotherswilltestyour physicalendurance.Never mindaltitude!Ifyou’re takingonapeaklikeMount Whitneyorsomethinga littlehigher,yourlungswill needtoundergoserious training.
Anotheraspectofphysical healthisdiet.Whenyou’re takingonmajortrails, you’regoingtoneedtoeat foodthatfuelsyourbodyin therightway.Thiswill encourageyoutomake gooddietarydecisionsand you’llpickuphealthyeating habitsalongtheway.
AppreciateTheLittleThings
PhotoByRodrigo
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 10 FALLEDITION
InLife -Whetheryou’re tacklinganextended mountaineeringtrailora dayhikeinSequoiaNational
Park,beingoutinthe mountainswillstripthings downtothebasics.Itmay notbewhatyou’reusedto. Butbeingwithoutyour creaturecomfortswillteach youtoappreciatethelittle thingsyoutakeforgranted, aswellastheluxuriesin life.
LearnImportantSurvival Tricks -Livingoutinthe opencertainlyisn’tforthe faint-hearted.Whetheryou figureouthowto understandwinddirection andpredictincoming weatherorhowtomake fire,hunt,andkeepyourself aliveinextremeconditions, you’reboundtolearn importantsurvivalskills. Notonlyaretheseuseful thingstoknow,butthe challengewillalsoallow youtoprovetoyourself whatyou’recapableof.You’ll feelmoreconfidentand yourself-esteemwillgeta boosttoo.
GainAnAppreciationFor
TheImportanceOf
ProtectingTheEnvironment – Beingoutdoorsand experiencingthebeautythe mountainshavetoofferwill remindyouhowimportantit isthatwestrivetoprotect theenvironmentatallcosts. Evenifyoualreadyconsider yourselfafierceecowarrior.
Exploringthemountains andnaturalterrainwill demonstratefirst-hand
whatitiswestandtolose. Embracethisincredible perspectiveanduseitto motivateotherstoprioritize savingtheenvironment.
LearnPatienceAnd Perseverance – Mountain climbingcanbetiring,itcan hurt,andsometimes,the trailsmayseemendless. Whetheryou’renavigating thedepthsofKingsCanyon NationalParkoryou’vehita metaphoricalbumpinthe roadonyourclimbingtrip, patienceandperseverance
arekey.Mountaineeringwill teachyoutoremaincalm andlevel-headedandto faceyourproblemswith patience.Indeed,sometimes themostimportanttoolyou havetocompleteatrailora summitapeakisalittlebit ofperseveranceinyour backpocket.
MeetNewPeopleAndMake IncredibleConnections –
Whetheryou’regoing mountainclimbingwith friendsortakingonan adventurewithlike-minded
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 11 FALLEDITION2022
strangers,you’resuretobe wellacquaintedbytheend ofit.Beingoutinnature, challengingyourself mentallyandphysically, whileenjoyingthebeautiful scenery,isasoulful experiencethatallowsfor thebuildingofincredible connections.
LearnToBePreparedFor AndEmbraceChange –One thingyoucanrelyonisthat mountainclimbingis unpredictable.Thingsare suretochangeasyougo, alteringyourplansand expectations.Whetherit’s theweatherortheroute, there’snotmuchyoucando aboutthat.Whatmattersis yourmindsetandhowyou react.Learningtobe flexibleandembrace changeisanimportantskill that’llcomeinhandyinthe mountainsaswellasin yourday-to-daylife.
AlwaysBeReadyToLearn ANewLesson –Everytrip hassomethingdifferentto teachyou.Youmaybe takingontheYosemiteHalf DomeExperienceand realizethatyoudidn’tbring enoughwater.Orwhen tacklingahardcoretrailin DeathValley,youmay discoverthatyouneedto spendabitmoretime workingoutdifferent musclegroupsasyourbody istakingstrainincertain ways.Whateveryoulearn alongtheway,beingopento learningnewlessonswill surelyenrichyourlife.
GainPerspective& Destress –Beingoutin
natureallowsyouto disconnectfromtheworld andrememberthethings thataretrulyimportantto you.Whetherit’sfamily, friends,oranotherpoignant aspectofyourlife,mountain climbingisagreatwayto gainperspective.Spending timeinnatureisalsoa greatdestresserasyoucan
unplugfromdailylifeand allthepressureitbrings.
ExploreTheWorld –Withso manyincrediblemountains andtrailsallovertheworld, mountainclimbinggivesyou theopportunitytotraveland seesomeofthemost beautifulplacesacrossthe globe.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 12 FALLEDITION2022
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 13 FALLEDITION2022
#goexplore Discover moreof theSierra Nevada Sierrarecmagazine.com
Fall Travel Guide
YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY FUN ADVENTURES
IN THE SIERRA NEVADA THIS FALL.
FallEvents
September
KeithUrban:TheSpeedofNowWorldTour| Thu.,Sep.1|7p.m.|LakeTahoeOutdoor ArenaatHarveys,
LoudasFolkSongwriterShowcase(postponedto2022) |Thu.,Sep.1|7:30p.m.|ValhallaTahoe,1Valhalla Road,SouthLakeTahoe
MeeksRidgeTrailVolunteerDay|Thu.,Sep.1|9 a.m.-1p.m.|MeeksRidgeTrail,TahoeCity|
TahoeStarTours|Thu.,Sep.1|8-10:30 p.m.|NorthstarCaliforniaResort,5001 NorthstarDr,Truckee
BrokenCompassBluegrass&KyleLedson|Fri.,Sep.2 |8p.m.|TahoeBackyard,8428TroutAve.,Kings Beach|
DuelingPianos|Fri.,Sep.2|8:30p.m.|Harveys LakeTahoe,18Highway50,Stateline|Free|
GBrownSound,yummyfoodbyMogrogFoodTruck, wineandbeerpouredbyTahoeWineCollective (benefittingtheTahoeTruckeeSchoolofMusic)anda rotatingcollectionofadozenlocalartistsandartisans. TheGregGoldenBand|Fri.,Sep.2|8p.m.|Crystal BayCasino,14Highway28,CrystalBay
KyleLedson&BrokenCompassBluegrass|Fri.,Sep.2 |8p.m.|TahoeBackyard,8428TroutAve,Kings Beach|
LiveDJ|Fri.,Sep.2|10p.m.|HardRockHoteland Casino,50Hwy.50,Stateline|
LiveMusic|Fri.,Sep.2|10p.m.|Bally'sLakeTahoe, OpalNightclub,Stateline|
MusicinthePark|Fri.,Sep.2|5-7p.m.|Tahoe ParadisePark,Meyers|Free|Fri6/17Mescalito @5-8pmFRI7/1SierraGypsies@5-8pmTUES7/5 TahoeSymphonyOrchestra@6-8pmFRI7/22
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 16 FALLEDITION2022
Preacher’sPickers@5-8pmFRI8/5 TheTriTones@5-8pmFRI8/19 FalseRhythmsReggae
MusicOnTheBeach|Fri.,Sep.2 |6-8:30p.m.|KingsBeachState RecreationArea,8318NLake Blvd,KingsBeach|Free|Start your2022summerweekendsoff rightbylisteninganddancingto FREElivemusicperformances featuringavarietyofgenresonthe beautifulNorthShoreofLake Tahoe.
SunsetKayakTour|Fri.,Sep.2| 5-8p.m.|TahoeVistaRecreation Area,7010NorthLakeBlvd, TahoeVista|Thiskayaktripisa greatwaytoendafullday.Offered everyFridayaswellasotherdays byreservation.
TravisTritt|Fri.,Sep.2|8 p.m.|TJ'sCorral,1627Hwy 395N,Minden,NV89423, Minden
BastardSonsofJohnnyCashLive atTheSwanMusicHall|Sat., Sep.3|7:30p.m.|Nashville SocialClub,1105SCARSONST, CarsonCity|
BrotherDanPalmer|Sat.,Sep.3 |9p.m.|GrandLodgeCasino,111 CountryClubDr,InclineVillage| me.
LakeTahoeHighSierraUltra| Sat.,Sep.3|7a.m.|LakeTahoe HighSierraUltra,17510US-50, Kyburz|
NaturalistTalk|Sat.,Sep.3|11 a.m.|PalisadesTahoe,1960
SquawValleyRd,OlympicValley| Free|
PettyTheft|Sat.,Sep.3|9p.m. |CrystalBayCasino,14Highway 28,CrystalBay
ConcertsatCommons|Sun.,Sep. 4|4-7p.m.|CommonsBeach,400 NLakeBlvd,TahoeCity
ConcertsatCommonsBeach| Sun.,Sep.4|4-7p.m.|
DowntownTahoeCity,TahoeCity
|ConcertsatCommonsBeachisa freeSummerconcertseriesin TahoeCity,California.
JackJohnson-MeetThe Moonlight2022Tour|Sun.,Sep.4 |6:45p.m.|LakeTahoeOutdoor ArenaatHarveys,Highway50and StatelineAve,Stateline|
SummerConcertSeries|Sun.,Sep. 4|7p.m.|Moe'sOriginalBarB Que,700NLakeBlvd,TahoeCity |
SundaySessionsMusicSeries| Sun.,Sep.4|5:30p.m.|Moe's OriginalBarBQue,No.Lake Blvd.,TahoeCity|$50.00|"
+55HikingSeries|Tue.,Sep.6|8 a.m.|areavenues,InclineVillage |$11.00-$14.00|
MeetattheOpenMicNight| Tue.,Sep.6|8-11p.m.|Tahoe TapHaus,475NLakeBlvd,Tahoe City|
SoarwiththeBirdsandWalk amongtheTrees|Tue.,Sep.6|10 a.m.-12p.m.|CarsonPassStation, EldoradoNationalForest,South LakeTahoe|SoarwiththeBirds andWalkamongtheTreesof CarsonPass:
ThunderbirdLodgeKayakTour| Tue.,Sep.6|8a.m.-2:30p.m.| SandHarborNevadaStatePark, Shuttlepickup:RacoonStreet, KingsBeach,CA,KingsBeach| TheUltimateThunderbirdLodge KayakExperience!
LiveMusic|Wed.,Sep.7|Meyers MountainMarket,TahoeParadise Park,Meyers|Free|
Women'sSpecificFallConditioning |Wed.,Sep.7|5-7p.m.|Tahoe
CrossCountrySkiArea,925 CountryClubDr,TahoeCity
Alabama|Fri.,Sep.9|7:30 p.m.|LakeTahoeOutdoor
ArenaatHarveys,Highway50 andStatelineAve,Stateline
FullMoonKayakTour|Fri.,Sep. 9|6-9p.m.|TahoeVista RecreationArea,7010NorthLake Blvd,TahoeVista|Floatina kayakontheclearbluewaterwhile thesunsetstheskyonfire,thefull moonrises,andthestarstwinkle!
AnEveningwithJacksonBrowne |Sat.,Sep.10|8p.m.|Lake TahoeOutdoorArenaatHarveys, Highway50andStatelineAve, Stateline|
EmeraldBayTrailRun|Sat.,Sep. 10|9a.m.-2p.m.|EaglePointat EmeraldBayStatePark,Tahoe City|
MusicinthePark|Sat.,Sep.10| 5p.m.|MarkleevillePark, Markleeville
Trails&Vistas2022|Sat.,Sep.10 |7p.m.|DiamondPeakSki Resort,1210SkiWay,Incline Village|
ConcertsontheGreen|Sun.,Sep. 11|5p.m.|GenoaTownPark, 185NixonSt,Genoa|
Remembrance9/11|Sun.,Sep.11 |4p.m.|CornerstoneChurch, InclineVillage|TOCCATATahoe SymphonyREMEMBRANCE-9/11 MemorialSeries
TourdeTahoe|Sun.,Sep.11 |HeavenlyVillage,Bsecamp Pizza,GunbarrelTavern, SouthLakeTahoe|Tourde Tahoe
Seedcollectionhike|Tue.,Sep.13 |10a.m.-1p.m.|VanSickleBiStatePark,30LakePkwy,South LakeTahoe
DaytonValleyDaysCornhole Tournament|Fri.,Sep.16| CarsonCity
StandUpForLakeTahoe-2022 TahoeLakeCrossing|Fri.,Sep.16 |WatermansLanding,5166North LakeBoulevard,CarnelianBay| DoyouloveLakeTahoeand paddleboarding?
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 17 FALLEDITION2022
TahoePaddleRaceSeries|Fri.,Sep. 16|areavenues,TahoeVista|Tahoe PaddleRaceSeriesJuly23,Aug.27, Sept.16-18|
2022CaliforniaWaterBoardsWater DataScienceSymposium&California WaterDataChallenge|Sat.,Sep.17 |SouthLakeTahoe|
2022StateoftheLakeReport|Sat., Sep.17|CAUnitedStates,South LakeTahoe|$10.00-$15.00
6thAnnualEnvironmentalJustice Summit|Sat.,Sep.17|CAUnited States,SouthLakeTahoe|
AdventureVanExpo|Sat.,Sep.17| 8a.m.-5p.m.|HomewoodMountain Resort,5145WestlakeBlvd, Homewood!
CosumnesHeadwaterMeadowWalk| Sat.,Sep.17|CAUnitedStates,South LakeTahoe|Meanderthrougha beautifulmeadowoftheMiddleFork CosumnesRiver,withlunchadjacent toawaterfallonJuly 13thfrom9am-3pm.
DaytonValleyDaysShow'n'Shine Returns|Sat.,Sep.17|9a.m.| CarsonCity|DaytonValleyDays featuresthereturnoftheShow'n' ShineonSeptember17,2022.
DesolationWildernessBackcountry Camp|Sat.,Sep.17|CAUnited States,SouthLakeTahoe|Join theTRTAaswereconstructthe PCT/TRTdeepinDesolation Wilderness.
EdibleandMedicinalPlantsofthe TahoeSierra|Sat.,Sep.17|Hawley GradeTrail,SouthLakeTahoe|
EndlessSummerNightsConcert SeriesatWakamatsuFarm|Sat.,Sep. 17|CAUnitedStates,SouthLake Tahoe|$10.00|JoinARConJuly 30fortheirEndlessSummerNights ConcertSeriesatWakamatsuFarm."
FullMoonKayakTour|Sat.,Sep.17
|SugarPinePointStatePark,
Hellman-EhrmanMansion,Tahoma|
GraniteChiefWhiskeyCreek/Five Lakes/ShanksCoveTrailOvernight BackpackTrip|Sat.,Sep.17| CAUnitedStates,SouthLakeTahoe|
GreatSierraRiverCleanup|Sat., Sep.17|Areavenues,SouthLake Tahoe|Free
LakeTahoeBirdFestival|Sat.,Sep. 17|TaylorCreekVisitorCenter,35 VisitorCenterRd.,SouthLakeTahoe
Lederhosen5KTrailRun|Sat.,Sep. 17|11a.m.|Lederhosen5KTrail Run,1750VillageEastRd,Olympic Valley
MeeksRidgeTrailVolunteerDay| Sat.,Sep.17|MeeksRidgeTrail, SouthLakeTahoe|
Oktoberfest|Sat.,Sep.17| 12-6p.m.|PalisadesTahoe, 1960SquawValleyRd,Olympic Valley|Thisannualevent transformstheVillageat PalisadesTahoeintothelargest BavarianplaygroundinNorth LakeTahoe,
TahoeAdventureChallenge|Sat., Sep.17|8a.m.-4:30p.m.|Lake, TahoeCity|TheTahoeAdventure Challengeisamulti-sporteventin whichteamsandindividuals participateandcompeteinkayaking orstanduppaddling,mountain biking,trailrunning,andnavigation.
Waši•šiw?itde|Sat.,Sep.17| Meek'sBayResort,7941EmeraldBay Rd,Tahoma|
LukeCombs:TheMiddleof SomewhereTour|Thu.,Sep.22|5 p.m.|LakeTahoeOutdoorArenaat Harveys,Highway50andStateline Ave,Stateline
ChinaCats|Fri.,Sep.23|9p.m.| CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay
HoodslamWrestling-IntheCrystal BayClubCasinoCrownRoom-21+ OnSaleNow!|Sat.,Sep.24|9p.m.
SpartanUltraWorld ChampionshipWeekend|Sat., Sep.24|PalisadesTahoe,1960 SquawValleyRd,Olympic Valley|$20.00-$299.00|
FreeEntranceDaytoNational Parks|Sun.,Sep.25|National Parksinthe,SierraNevada, Tahoma|Free|
MattDonnelly–TheMindNoodler| Wed.,Sep.28|7:30-10p.m.| ValhallaBoathouseTheater, TheWallflowers|Fri.,Sep.30|8 p.m.|Harrah'sLakeTahoe,15 Highway50,Stateline|$40.82$54.58|Paidparkingchargesmay apply.Dooropen@7:00pmAssigned seating/Childrenunder6yrs.not allowed
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 18 FALLEDITION2022
+55HikingSeries|Tue.,Oct.4|8 a.m.|areavenues,InclineVillage| $11.00-$14.00|Meetatthe RecreationCenterat8:15a.m.fora prompt8:30a.m.departure.
WestCoastSwingPubNightOut| Wed.,Oct.5|6:30p.m.|Carson City|HighSierraSwingDanceClub isbringingbackPubNightOut!
MeeksRidgeTrailVolunteerDay| Thu.,Oct.6|9a.m.-1p.m.|Meeks RidgeTrail,TahoeCity|Comehelp usrebuildtheMeeksRidgeTrailon theWestShore.
CorralNightRide|Sat.,Oct.8|5:30 p.m.|CorralLoopparkingLot,South LakeTahoe|Free|TheCorralNight Rideisafabledgatheringofhearty soulsthatstageanightridewith Halloweenrevelryeachyear.thisride isFREEforallcurrentTAMBA membersasawaytosayThankYou!
FullMoonKayakTour|Sat.,Oct.8| 5-8p.m.|TahoeVistaRecreation Area,7010NorthLakeBlvd,Tahoe Vista|Floatinakayakontheclear bluewaterwhilethesunsetsthesky onfire,thefullmoonrises,andthe starstwinkle!
MadeinTahoe|Sat.,Oct.8|11 a.m.-5p.m.|PalisadesTahoe,1960 SquawValleyRd,OlympicValley| Free|.
SilversunPickups|Sat.,Oct.8|8 p.m.|Harrah'sLakeTahoe,15 Highway50,Stateline|$32.65$41.82|GeneralAdmissionmustbe 21yrsandolderwithvalidID.
DaggettRockworkWorkday|Tue., Oct.11|9a.m.-4p.m.|Kingsbury South/StagecoachTrailhead, TrailheadTahoeRimTrailEastPeak MonumentPeak,Stateline| TheMovement&Cydeways&The Elovaters|Thu.,Oct.13|8p.m.|
CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay
JackieGreene|Fri.,Oct.14|8p.m. |CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay|$35.00|21andover only
RobSchneider:IHaveIssuesTour| Sat.,Oct.15|8p.m.|Harrah'sLake Tahoe,15Highway50,Stateline| $36.23-$50.00|
ATMOSPHERE-PARTYOVER HERETOUR|Thu.,Oct.20|8p.m. |Bally'sLakeTahoe,55US-50, Stateline|Thiseventis21andover.
"AnywhereFromHere"film|Tue., Oct.25|6:30p.m.|OlympicVillage Lodge,1901ChamonixPl,Olympic Valley|$15.00-$30.00| ANYWHEREFROMHERE(2022)
ATouchofClassCraftShow|Thu., Oct.27|10a.m.-6p.m.|Carson ValleyInn,1627Hwy.395,Minden| Free|ATouchofClassCraftShowis setuplikeaboutique.
MotherhoodOutLoud!|Thu.,Oct.27 |7:30-10p.m.|ValhallaBoathouse Theater,1ValhallaRoad,SouthLake Tahoe|$25.00|Whenentrustingthe subjectofmotherhoodtocelebrated Americanwriters,whatresultsisa joyous,moving,hilarious,and altogetherthrillingtheatricalplay.
Spafford|Thu.,Oct.27|9p.m.| CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay
TribalSeedsw/AriseRoots-Inthe CrystalBayClubCasinoCrown Room-21+OnSale|Thu.,Oct.27| 8p.m.|
Genoa'sAnnualHalloweenParty& Hayride|Mon.,Oct.31|Genoa TownHall,2287MainSt,Genoa| JoinusforGenoa'sAnnualHalloween Party&HayrideonOctober31st startingat5:00pm.
November
Women'sSpecificFallConditioning|
Tue.,Nov.1|7:30-9:30a.m.|Tahoe
CrossCountrySkiArea,925Country ClubDr,TahoeCity|$500.00|Tahoe
Cross-CountrySkiEducation Association(TCCSEA)andCoach QuinnLehmkuhlwouldliketo introduceanewfallconditioning programspecificallyforwomenwho sharealovefortheoutdoorsand
Zumba|Tue.,Nov.1|9-10a.m.| KCC,TallacRoom,Stateline|Areyou readytodanceyourselfintoshape withthenation'shottestfitness workout?
MarcBroussard|Sat.,Nov.5|8p.m. |CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay|$25.00|21andover only
BoomBox|Wed.,Nov.9|8p.m.| CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay|$27.50|21andover only
BoomBoxfeat.BackBeatBrass// SpecialGuest:MARKFARINA|
Thu.,Nov.10|7p.m.|CrystalBay Casino,14Highway28,CrystalBay
BoomBoxft.theBackbeatBrassw/ MarkFarina|Thu.,Nov.10|9p.m. |CrystalBayCasino,14Highway28, CrystalBay
JoseFeliciano|Sat.,Nov.19|8p.m. |MontBleuResort,55Highway50, Stateline|JoseFelicianoSaturday, November19,20228:00pm ShowroomMinorsmustbe accompaniedbyanadult21+×
NativeAmericanHeritageDay|Fri., Nov.25|SouthLakeTahoe| ObservanceTohideobservances,goto GoogleCalendarSettings>Holidays inUnitedStates
October
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 19 FALLEDITION2022
DISCOVER
DISCOVER GREEN CREEK
HikewithBeau�ful LakeDes�na�ons
GreenCreekCanyonisnotthe mostpopularofthedes�na�ons thatyouhearaboutwhen touristssearchoutthebest placeforfallcolors.S�ll,locals knowthatGreencreekholdsa specialplaceforfallfoliagehikes andbreathtakingmountain landscapes.
Wemadeourfirstvisitin2020 a�erafewrecommenda�onsfor afallhikeadandwereblown awayatthebeautyinthis Canyon.Tobehonest,thistrail hadbeenonmylistforyearsas apoten�albackpacking des�na�onandbackcountry accessportforYosemite Na�onalpark.Sogiventhe chancethisfall,Igrabbedmy hikingbuddyandheadedoutfor someexplora�onuptheCanyon withplannedstopsatGreen LakeandEastlakeforadaytrip.
TheGreenCreekTrailis approximately5milesoff highway395justsouthof Bridgeport,Ca.TheForest serviceroadisawell-maintained dirtroadthatclimbsupandover thefoothillsbeforetheCanyon. Aswecameoffthehillintothe Canyon,thescenerymademe pullthecaroverforourfirst picture.
GreenCreekisapopularplace fordispersedcamping,dirtbike, andhorsebackriding.Thetrailis opentoDogsandhorses.
TheGreenCreektrailisaneasy hikeforapproxamilefromthe trailheadtotheHoover Wildernessboundary.It
EasternSierraColor
providesseveralstunningareastoenjoyfall colorsinthefall.
SupposeyouareintheBridgeportregionseeking outaccessiblecolorspots.Inthatcase,thefirst greatstandoffallcolorcanbefoundlessthana halfmileupthetrailheadfromtheparkingarea.
Thenext1.5milesuptoGreenLakeisaslightly moderatehikeofswitchbacksthatclimbupto thelakethroughseveralaspengrovesandlush forestthatcon�nuestobringyounexttoGreen Creek.Thishikesec�onisintheHoover Wilderness.Itprovidesspectacularpeakviews andstunningcontrastsofrockandgranite forma�onscarvedbyglaciersandwind.Andin thefall,youcanfeellikeyouarebathinginfall colorsastheAspenshugthetrailandcreatean incredibleexperienceduringpeakleaf-peeping season.
Ofcourse,thedes�na�onformostistheLakesin theCanyon.GreenLakeispopularfishingand backpackingdes�na�onandthefirstlakeonthe trailintheCanyon.
HikershaveachoicetoclimbuptoWestlakeor toEastLakefromhere.Backpackerscantrek beyondEastLaketoGillman,Hoover,and SummitLakeswhilecrossingoverintoeither YosemiteNa�onalParkorbackdowntheVirginia LakesCanyontrail.Wechosethe1-milehikeup toEastLakeonourtripbeforeturningaroundfor theday.
MostBackpacker�pssuggeststar�nginVirginia LakesCanyonandcrossingovertoGreenLakes Canyonifyoudothisasathru-hike.Backpacking fromVirginiaLakesCanyonlookslikeitmight saveyousomever�calclimbasthegreencreek canyonstartsatalowereleva�on.
"Oneincrediblycoolsec�on ofthistrailthatisunrelated tofallcolorbutworth checkingoutisBeaverDam that,whichisrightoffthe trail."
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 23 FALLEDITION2022
GreenCreekCanyon GreenLake SIERRARECMAGAZINE 24 FALLEDITION2022
FallingFor Colorinthe Eastern Sierra
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 25 FALLEDITION2022
AstheseasonschangeintheSierra, themostbeau�fulscenerybursts intosight.Bothtravelersbycarorby footcanfindastunningblanketof yellow,orange,andred.However,fall ColorscanfadequicklyintheSierra seasonsasWinterpushesitswayinto ourlives,sowerecommendnot holdingoutonthesefallhikesifgiven achance.
TheEasternSierraandLakeTahoe regionarepopulartraveldes�na�ons eachfallforleaf-pepping.With variousloca�ons,somewithaspen grovesthatarehundredsofyearsin themaking,Monocounty,Alpine County,andtheLakeTahoebasinare geographichotsspotsforfalltravel.
AlpineCounty California
TravelersinAlpineCounty,Ca. Experiencefallcolorsina combina�onofplacesalongthree Sierratreasuredscenicroutes: MonitorPass,Ebbe�'sPass,Scenic Route88,ortheCarsonPass highway.
MonitorPasstakestravelersfrom Highway395upandover8300'and pastahillsideofaspensrightnear thetopthatallowsvisitorstotakea pleasantdirtroadstrollthroughthe fallcolorsandevenhasplacesfor dispersedcampingforthosewholike acoldeveninginthemountain.
OnHighway4(Ebbe�'sPass), travelerswillheadwestandclimbto aneleva�onof8730'.Afewmiles beforethesummit,driverswillbe slowedbydrama�ccolorchanges thatlinethehighwaymixedwithfirs andpinesinthissec�onbetween UpperCascadeFallsandKinney reservoirisalovelyweekendtrip. Tripnote:Stopforlunchin Marklevillewhileyouareclose.
Cu�hroatBreweryandStoneflyare wellworthyourvisit.
OnscenicRoute88inHopeValley standsprobablyoneofthemost photographedaspengrovesinthe Sierra.Stretchingalongthehighway fromWylderresort(Formally Sorensons)westapproximately11 milestoCarsonPass,thegrovesare intermingledwithHopeValleyand thesurroundingpinesofthesierra rangeSouthofLakeTahoe.
AtWylderresort,guestsfeellikethey havebeenbathedincolorasthe en�reresortisbuiltinagroveand providesspectacularfallstrolling. Andifyouarewise,youwillstopat theHopeValleycafe&bakerynextto thebridgeforagreatpieceofthe locallymadepie.Afewmilesupthe road,thehighwaysplitsanddoes provideaccesstoLutherPasswitha setofaspensandmeadows,but mostvisitorstravel10milesfurther uptheroadjustbelowCarsonPass foroneofthemostphotographed loca�onsintheSierra.Anold homesteadlocatedjustRedlake creekprovidesabeau�fulbackdrop ofaspen,oldbuildings,and mountaintoppeaks.
Travelerscantravelanother10miles overCarsonPassandfindlovely aspengrovesnearCaplesandSilver Lake.
LakeTahoe
TravelingtoLakeTahoeinthefall seasonisaperfectvisit.First,the crowdsofsummerare,forthemost part,dispersed.Secondly,thefall colorsandthecrispmorningairarea greatwaytospendthedayhiking, travelingaroundthelake,or a�endingafes�valorevent.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 26 FALLEDITION2022
AllfalltripstoLakeTahoeshould includeadrivetoTaylorCreekand theFallenLeafLakeareaonthewest side.
CampRichardsonBikeTrailand
TaylorCreek-Forashortstretch alongHwy89,thepineforestsgive waytoaroadsidetreatoffallcolors. Localsalsoknowthatroadsbackto thetrailheadofMtTallacarefilled withfallcolorsandagreata�ernoon hike.AbikerentalfromAnderson Bikeshopon89iswellworthyour �me.
OntheeastsideoflakeTahoeonthe Nevadaside,apopularplacetovisit isSpoonerLakeStatePark.Aspens linetheSoutheastsideofSpooner lake,andforhikersandmountain bikers,thetrailtoMarle�elakeis oneoftheregion'smostcolorfulfall hikes.Marle�eLake'sthickaspen groveswrapthehigh-al�tudelake aboveTahoe'sEastShoreinorange splendoreachfall.Star�ngat
SpoonerLake,afive-milehiketakes youthroughintermi�entfallfoliage toMarle�eLake,wherehikerspass throughlargeclumpsofaspento reachtheshoresofMarle�eLake. Thelakeshoreisringedinyellows, oranges,andredseachfall,making foraspectacularse�ngforlunch beforehikingbackdownhillto
SpoonerLake.
JustsouthwestofTahoeCity,the plateauofPageMeadowsisdo�ed withaspensandcrisscrossedby trails.Theareaputsonperhapsthe bestfallcolordisplayinTahoe,and thewealthofdirtpathsallowshikers tochooseahikeofnearlyany length.Convenientaccessfromthe bussta�onparkinglot(knownas64 acres)justsouthofTahoeCityoroff ofWardCreekBoulevardmakesfor aneasydayhikeinamajes�cfall se�ng.Bringthecameraandwind throughmeadows,aspengroves, pine,andfirforests.
LutherPasssouthofLakeTahoe providesnotonlyarouteintoHope Valleybut,alongtheway,several largemeadowslinedwithaspen colorsinthefall.Inaddi�on,two trailsoutofthepass,theRoundLake /Sco�sLake/TahoeRimtrailand theChristmasvalleytrailto Dardanellelake,arebothgreatfall hikeswithlotsofcoloralongthe route.
Bridgeport/Lee Vining
HeadingsouthonHighway395out ofNevadaandintoCaliforniaisan
incredibledrive.Itfollowsthewalker riverupfromTopazlakealongthe way,catchingseveralloca�ons whereco�onwoodslinetheroad andaspenslinetheriverfora pleasantdriveexperience.
Adventurousdriversmightheadup SonoraPassonscenicroute108to findseveralcolorspotsalongthe climbtothepeak.
Forthehikersinthegroup,atripto oneofthreeincrediblefallcanyons mightbeinstore.GreenCreek Canyon,VirginiaCanyon,andLundy Canyonprovidevisitorsaccessto world-classfallhikingexperiences.
Fromourperspec�ve,theCanyon hikesintheBridgeportareaheading intotheHooverwildernessarecan't missmust-dofalladventures.Never mindthatinyourtravelsfrom BridgeportdowntoLeeVining,you passConwaysummit,oneofthe mostextensivegrovesrightalong highway395.
BothLundyCanyon,near5miles NorthofLeeVining,andGreen Creek,Approximately5milessouth ofBridgeport,allowdriverstosee significantcolorwithina5-10 minutewalkoftheparkingarea withoutmuchphysicalasser�on.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 27 FALLEDITION2022
Fallleafpeepingnear Mammoth, California,andthe JuneLakeLoop
TheiconicimageoftheSierra Nevadamountainsismorethanjust snow-cappedpeaks.It'salsoa kaleidoscopeofcolor,astheleaves ontreeschangefromgreentored, orange,andyellowinthefall.The best�metoseethisisSeptember throughOctober.Ifyouaredown southandlookingforafall adventure,considertakingan autumnroadtripthrough MammothLakesandJuneLake.
Bothareasofferplentyof opportuni�estoenjoythechanging leaveswhileenjoyingother ac�vi�es.TraveltoConvictLake,
RockCreek,MammothLakes,the JuneLakeLoop,Yosemite(Tioga Pass),andfurtheruptoLundy Canyonandbeyond.Travelersknow thisareaasoneOFAMERICA'SBEST FALLFOLIAGEFORESTS.
MonoCountyhasagreatfalltravel resourceandadownloadablefall foliagemap.
Hereisashortlistofloca�onsand eleva�onsprovidedbyMono county.
LEEVINING
TiogaPass(9,943')-
LeeViningCanyon(6,781')-
LundyLake&Canyon(7,858')-
BENTON&120EAST
SagehenSummit(8,139')JUNELAKELOOP
JuneLakeLoop/Hwy158(7,654')MAMMOTHLAKES
MammothLakesBasin(8,996')-
CROWLEYLAKE/McGEE CREEK/CONVICTLAKE
McGeeCreekCanyon(8,600')-
AroundCrowleycommunity(6,781') -
ConvictLake(7850')-
ROCKCREEKCANYON
RockCreekRoad(9,600')-
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 28 FALLEDITION2022
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 29 FALLEDITION2022
Remember the last time your family visited the forest? It’s a place of wonder and imagination for the whole family—where stories come to life. And it’s closer than you think. Sounds like it’s time to plan your next visit. Make the forest part of your story today at a local park near you or find one at DiscoverTheForest.org.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 30 FALLEDITION2022
Discovering SierraNight Skies
ByTomTrellenberg
Seeing the Milky Way in all its glory may not be difficult...if you live in Delta, Utah. One of my vivid memories of my younger years was seeing one such spectacular view. Being twenty-two, a recently minted Naval Aviator, and feeling the invincibility of youth, the idea of flying over U.S. 50, coast-tocoast, in your new Corvette procured with the Navy’s ‘Career-starter loan’ (commonly known as the ‘car loan’), with only a few hours sleep is a no-brainer. Somewhere between the Nevada border and Delta, it hit me that it was really, really dark. Other than the small patch of road illuminated by my headlights and the starts, there was nothing to be seen. No moon, no horizon, no electrical lighting— not even way off in the distance. At three in the morning, I was the only vehicle on the road. I pulled off the road, shut down the car, and closed my eyes as I opened the door as not to loose any of my night vision. The sight I saw was absolutely breathtaking. I felt I could see every star in the sky. From the light of the stars only, I could actually read the larger text inside my US road atlas—yes, that big, ~11”x 15”, usually red, 70ish page book we all had since GPS, Google Maps, and cell phones were still a decade away. In memory, I can see this as clearly as I did that night.
Just for fun: Our sun lies in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. In northern-hemishere winter the band of stars we see is looking through the Sagittarius Arm toward the galactic core (coreward) and in northern-hemishere summer, we look rimward through the Perseus Arm, out toward intergalactic space. For pictures and verbiage, see: Which spiral arm of the Milky Way holds our sun?
The uniqueness of my youthful experience was highlighted by a recent backpack camping trip into Yosemite National Park over the 4th of July. Don’t get me wrong, the stars were incredible. Nevertheless, one could not ignore the glow above the horizon in all directions. Few are those who can easily make it into Yosemite-type isolation from the lights of civilization, let alone a moonless night in western Utah.
Even if you are willing to put in the effort to get to such a place, where do you go? I was fortunate after watching 4th of July fireworks in Bridgeport, CA to have some great impromptu stargazing with my kids by spontaneously leaving NV338 to travel eastward for a ways down FR028 (a well defined dirt road leading to Hawthorne, NV). We spent a good 45 minutes just looking at the Milky Way,
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 32 FALLEDITION2022
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 33 FALLEDITION2022
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 34 FALLEDITION2022
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 35 FALLEDITION2022
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 37 FALLEDITION2022
PhotobyWillowPhotography
CapturingThe VastExpanseof TheNightSky
AbeginnerGuidetoNight Photography
Stargazingisoneofthemostancientand deeplyinspiringpracticesthatwedoas humans.Itconnectsustotheheavens. Photographershavetakenstargazingto anotherlevel,capturingthevastexpanseof thenightskyandtransformingitintoart.
Somuchofphotographyispursuing, observingandcapturinglightandnight photographyisnodifferent.Asa photographer,capturingstarscanseem intimidatingbut,ifdoneproperly,canresult instunningimagesoftheMilkyWayand beyond.
Therearesomeprettysimplethingsthatwill helpthebuddingphotographerintheir journeyintothenightsky.
TheRightPhotography Equipment
First,you’vegottohavetherightequipment. Thefirstofthethreeessentialsisadigital camerawithgoodISOcapabilities(fullframe ifpossiblebutnotrequired).Ideallyget yourselfafast,wideanglelens,typically somethingthatcanshootwideopenatf2.8or moreandaround14-24mm.Aprimewide angle
lensorazoomlensinthisrangewouldbeperfect. Thelastandmostessentialthingisasolidtripod.You willbeshootinglongexposuressoasteadytripod withaslittlecamerashakeaspossibleiscrucial.A flashlightisnotessentialbutisusefulforbothseeing whatyou’redoingandusingitforlightpaintingto illuminateyourforeground.Thereisplentyofother equipmentthatwouldhelpoutinthefield,butforthe beginnerthisisallyouneedtogetstarted.
PickingaLocation
Thenextstepispickingalocationwithadarksky withnomoonandaslittlelightpollutionaspossible.
Doyourresearchandfindoutwhenthereisanew moon,whentheMilkyWayisvisibleinyourarea(it isseasonal)andfindaremotelocationwithlittletono lightfromcities.
IuseanAppcalledPhotoPillstotracktheriseand setofthemoonandtheMilkyWayanduseDarkSky Findertocheckthelight
pollutioninareasIamcontemplatingshooting.There areawidevarietyofoptionsouttherethough.
Onceyouhavegatheredyourgearandhaveyour locationandtimingfiguredout,it’stimetoget shooting!Firsttip,alwaysalwaysalwaysshootin Raw.Justdoit!Whenonlocationinthedark,itis besttouseliveviewandmanualfocussoyouhave themostcontroloveryourfocalpoint.Onceyouhave
ByWillowCornelius-WillowPhotography
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 39 FALLEDITION2022
chosenyourfocallengthandcomposedyourshot, youwanttochooseabrightstaroralightfarinthe distancetofocuson.
ISOSettings
YouwillneedtozeroinonthebestISOsetting, shutterspeedandaperture,whichwilltakesome tinkering.Ifyoudon’thaveagoodunderstanding ofhowthesethreesettingworktogetheritwouldbe wisetodosomeresearchontheexposuretriangle. AnISOof3200isagoodplacetostartandadjust it
asnecessarytoreducenoiseandaccommodatethe othersettings.
LongexposuretimesarekeyforshootingtheMilky Way,butnottoolongoryouwillstarttoseestar trailsfromtheearthrotating.
Withoutgettingintothe500or600rules,asthey canbeconfusing,thebestbetistoshootbetween 15and20secondsandadjustitbackifyoustartto seestartrails.Shootingwideopenatf1.4orf2.8is besttoletthemostlightinaspossible.Ifthefocus issoftyouwillwanttoadjustdownabit.Ifyou wantto
lightuptheforegroundruntheflashlightoverthe areaquickly.Therewillsurelybesomepost processingthatwillneedtobedonetogetthefull effectofnightshooting,butifyoutakeyourtimeto getitrightincamerayouwillhavetherawimages
youneedtocreatesomepixilatedmagic.
Whilethemechanicsofshootingthenightskycanseem overwhelmingatfirst,gettingthebasicsdownwillhelpyou tointegrateitassecondnatureinyourphotography,which willultimatelyallowyoutobepresentinthemomentandlet yourevelinthebeautyofthenightskywhileshooting.
BePresent
OnelastpieceofadviceIwouldgiveasanartistandasa devoteetothenaturalworldistobepresent.Photographyis abeautifulmodalitybutcantakeyououtofthemomentabit whentryingtogeteverythingrightonatechnicallevel.If youcandoanythinginthosesecondsofstillnessandquiet asyou
waitforthelighttorevealitselfincamera,takeitin,letthe universeunfoldandshowyouhermagic.Itisnotjustyour eyesthatadjusttoseethedepthofthelightofthestars,itis yourheartandsoulaswell.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 40 FALLEDITION2022
PhotobyWillowPhotography
PhotobyWillowPhotography
RETURNINGTO HEAVEN
MYADVENTUREBACKTO THESIERRAFORALITTLE HORSEBACKRIDINGWITH GOLDLAKESTABLES
Igrewuptriangledbetween3 smalltownsinthenorthern Sierra,Portola,Clio,and Graeagle,California.Ifyouwere passingthroughinyourcar&if youblinked,youwouldmiss seeingthesmallscenictown amongstthetallpinesandfir trees!Infact,ourtownisso small,myPortolaHighSchool graduationceremonyin1986 consistedofonly50students. Theceremonytooklessthanan hourtoannounceandhonor thosegraduating!!
The7yearsbeforemy graduationinvolvedlotsof Football,Track&Field,and Skiing!Myhomewaslocatedat theIronHorseSubDivisionnear theShroederEstate,andmy familyhadhorses.Myhorsewas namedRowdy.Rowdywasapure blackQuarterHorse.Rowdyand Ispentmanyofthoseyears ridingaroundTheNorthForkof theFeatherRiver.Ifished,
Camped,andhuntedwithRowdy foralmostall7,ofthose beautifulyears.
MystepfatherworkedaDude RanchinCliowiththeMadalena family;that’swhereIalsohung outandlearnedwhatmountain oysterswereandhadsteakand eggsforbreakfast!
ThedayIgraduated,Ifeltfree andwantedoutofthatsmall town;itwastimetobreakfree!I wantedtoadventureandlivein thebigcity!SoIactuallyleftthe dayIgraduatedin1986.After alltheseyearsinthebigcity,I oftenwonderwhyIleft&Ican’t waittogetback!Givemea horse,apacksaddlefulloffood, atent…afishingpole,afirepit …andaRootBeer!!I’vehad enoughofthebigcity!
RidingAgainwithGoldLake Stables
Whocouldpossiblyanswermy calltoreturntomyoldlife ridingmyhorseamongstthetall pinesandfirs?
ByRocciTwitchell
GoldLakeStables!
GoldLakeStablesgivesmethat “returntoheaven“feel!Trulya remarkableplacetorideahorse safely,andevencampwiththe horsesifyouwant.
GoldLakeStablesoffersmany packagedealsforridinghorses… WhydidIeverwanttoleave suchabeautifulcountry..??
AllIknowisuntilIfindasmall pieceofland,buildmycabin, withmyfirepitandfindanother horse…I’mridingwithGold LakeStables!!
Sincegraduatingfromhigh school,I’vetraveledaroundthe county,meetingfabulouspeople, rockstars,moviestars,famous martialartists,andafew cowboys…..
Everyyearthatpassesby,Ifeela void..theconstantyearningto returntothemountains,fishing, hiking,camping,andridingmy horseRowdy….
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 43 FALLEDITION2022
ThevoidisneverfilledasIdriveamotorized vehicletoandfromwork,placemycowboy bootsonconcreteratherthandirt,andseetall brickbuildingsthatshouldbetallpinesorfirs.I nowhave4beautifulchildrenwhoalsofeelthe voidIdo…
IdiscoveredGoldLakeStableshelpsfillthevoid ofbeingunabletorideandseethosetallpines andfirtrees.
GettingEmotional
RecentlyIbookedatrailridefor7..2ofmy kidsandsomeclosefriendsatGoldlakeStables.
Theweatherwasperfect..slightlycloudyskies.. warmsun…idealtemperatureforalightcoator longsleeveshirt…ontopofabeautifulhorse.
Thehorseswerewaitingatthehitchingpostnear thestables,saddled,fed,calm,andreadyfora shorttrip.
Nothingbeatsthesmelloffreshmountainair, pinetrees,aleathersaddle,andaslightlysweaty horse.
ThetrailridewithGoldLakestableswas amazing.Youwilldiscover4magicalthings happenwhenyourideahorseonamountain trail:
1)VisualStimulating
2)Smellsincredible
3)Clarityofhearing
4)Emotionalrelease
ThesceneryoftheLakesbasinnearGraeagleis visualheaven.Butalongwiththevisualcomes thesensoryaspectsofhearingandscent.The scentofpinetrees,thefreshmountainair,the occasionalsnortofthehorses,theleathersaddle squeakingunderyourlegs,andthecalm,gentle ridecanbeveryemotional.
AsIwatchedmykidsandfriendsenjoyingthe mountainride,themoment’semotionswere intoxicating.Agreatsenseofpeace,happiness, andsafetythathadbeenmissingsincemytime ontheranchthosemanyyearsago.
Mykidsabsolutelylovedtheride….asdidmy friends.
Wewillbereturningassoonaswecan!!
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 44 FALLEDITION2022
TheGiftsofaDesolation WildernessExperience
ByBillFinch
Oneofthemostpopularadventures peoplelookforwardtowhenvisi�ng theLakeTahoeregionishavinga mountainhikingexperienceinthe awesomeDesola�onWilderness, which,Ihastentoadd,istheir wilderness!Andyourstoo! Yourpersonalwildernessexperience canberealizedbyday-hikingalong thewildernesstrailsorovernight campinginthewildernessback country.It’syourchoice.I recommendanovernightstaysoyou
canfullyrealizeandbenefitfrom seeingtheaddi�onalfeaturesofa wildernessexperience;notablya sunset,thenigh�mestars,anda morningsunrise.
IpersonallyloveDesola�on Wilderness.Itisaremarkableplace; itisclosetowhereIlive,easytoget to,andonlymoderatelydifficultto hikeupintothehighcountry.AsI hike,withagoodexpenseofeffort (asyouwilltoo),thewilderness seemstobeckonandgive
encouragementtocon�nueupward. Highinthewildernessthehikingis onlyasstrenuousasyouwantitto be.Trailsmeandereasilyalong streamsandbylakesoryoucanhike upchallengingslopestotakein broadvistasofthemountains aroundyouandthelakesand streamsbelowyou.
Desola�onWildernessshinesinits remarkablecombina�onofgranite andwater.Ever-presentlakesare foundinicecarvedgranitebasins,
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 45 FALLEDITION2022
PhotobyBillFinch
calledcirques,whosesidesare massivegranitewallsrisingto heightsoffivehundredtoa thousandfeetormoreabovethese sapphirebluelakesthatdotthe landscape.Mostofthesepris�ne gemsarelinkedtooneanotherby crystalclearstreams.Thestreams— thosemarvelousstreamswiththeir roughandtumblecascadesfalling intoquieterpoolsandponds—are par�cularlyexci�ngtoseeinthe Springastheymaketheirwayfrom laketolakecon�nuingdownandout oftheWilderness.Desola�on Wildernessboastsmorethan130 streamsandlakes—alljoysto behold.
Lushconiferousforestsfillthelower eleva�onsofDesola�on;however, higherupwhereglaciersexposed andpolishedbroadexpansesof granitethousandsofyearsago, forestse�ngsaresparse.Single treesandmodestgroupingsoftrees growinsmallareasamonggranite slabsandboulderswherejust enoughsoilhascomeintoexistence toprovidesustenancetothefew thatgrowtherealongwithother flora.
Widevarie�esoffloweringplants typicallygrowaroundtheedgesof lakes,streams,andnearother sourcesofmoisture.Surprisingto some,istheabundantplantlifethat alsoexistsinthehigherbarrenrocky landscape.Toseethem,allyouhave todoistolookdownbesideyour feet.Unlessstandingonsolid granite,youimmediatelyseesmall floweringplantseverywhere.The spectacularwildernessflowershow beginssoona�erthesnowmelts andcon�nuesthroughoutmostof thehikingseason.
Eveninlatesummerandearlyfall,it ispossibletostepbackinto
spring�meifyouclimbuphigh enough.
Withoutthediscussionofgranite, youwouldnothaveacomplete portraitofDesola�onWilderness. Graniteiseverywherefrom rela�velyflatsmoothpolished bedrockterrainuponwhichyoucan easilywalk—crea�velylabeled “SierraSidewalk”--tothepeaks,and cliffs,andmassesofroughjagged rocksandwell-roundedcar-sized boulders,callederra�cs,having beenchao�callystrewnaroundthe landscapebyretrea�ngglaciers.Itis anopenspaceinwhichyoumay hikeandclimbtoyourheart’s content.Itistrulyaplaygroundfor adultsaswellaschildren.
Addingtotheinspiringsightsarethe soundsofthismountainwonderland thatfulfillthewildernessexperience asyouhike.Thesoundsofnature surroundyou—justlisten.In addi�on,youcanlistenforthequiet. Forifitisquietsolitudeyouseek, youcandiscoversecludedout-ofthe-wayplaces,yourownpersonal spacejustawayfromthebeaten paths,asanctuary,whereyoucan feelpeaceandcomfort.Herewhere humancontactiseffec�velynil, quietprevails,youarebathedin solitude,andyoumayfindthatyou canactuallyhearyourown thoughts.
Itisawonderfulplacetorelieve yourselfofstressesandother personalburdensyoucarrybecause ofthechaosweconfrontonalmost adailybasisinourworldthesedays. Thisreliefyouseek,andwillrealize, istheexperienceofsolitudewithits inclusivenaturalhealingquali�es. Thehealthbenefitsofsolitudehave alwaysbeenapartofthemountain experiencetherereadytobe impartedtothevisitorseeking
solace.
InJohnthers,wildernesssolitude bestowshealingbysoothingthesoul andrefreshingthespirit.Thegi�of solitudeaddedtoawellengaged hikingadventureintensifiestheawe andwondermentofyourwilderness experiencenowandintothefuture.
Inaddi�ontotheremarkably enjoyablequali�esoftheDesola�on Wildernessexperiencejust presented,Iwanttointroduceyou totheexperienceofengaging solitudewhileonyourDesola�on Wildernesshikingadventure.
Tohavesuccessfulengagement,you needtobemoreawareofthe wildernesssurroundingsorse�ngin whichsolitudemaybejoined.In ordertoimmerseyourselffullyin experiencingsolitude,youmust inten�onallyinvolveallofyour sensessoastoenableyour thoroughandcompleteimmersion inthewildernessenvironmentor se�ng.Thewildernessa�ributes previouslypresentedarecollec�vely these�nginwhichyouhavethe opportunitytoachievethefull measureofsolitude.Forthis experiencetobefulfilling,you essen�allyneedtobebyyourself awayfrompeopleinaquietplace surroundedbyallthatisnature. Muirencouragesustoleavethetrail and“Walkawayquietlyinany direc�onandtastethefreedomof themountaineer.”Whenyousee whatlookslikeanopportuneplace toleavethetrail,dososafely.
However,sincewealwaysadvocate hikingwithabuddy,Irecommend thatyousharetheexperiencewith someonewhowillconcentrateon havinghisorherownsolitude experiencewithoutintrudingon yours.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 46 FALLEDITION2022
Experiencingyourwildernessisakin tocelebra�ngbeingalive.To
beginthiscelebra�on,turnonallof yoursenses.Mentallyandphysically engagewithyourwilderness environment.Givea�en�onand focustoalltheincomings�muli.
Begintobecomeonewithyour presentenvironmentandyour wildernessexperienceinthisse�ng ofsolitude.
UseyoursighttoLookaroundyou, notjustglancebutseeeverything, takeitallin,thesightsoflongvistas, lonelyvulturesfloa�ngonair currentshighabove,andtheshort viewsofthingsclosebylikethe agelessrock,bloomingflowers,and insectsfeas�ngongi�sfromthe flowers.Takepicturesnotjustquick snapshotsbutthough�ully composedpictures.Becrea�ve.Be ar�s�c.Makeasmanydigital memoriesasyoucantos�mulate therecallofspecial�mes.Taking
pausetodothiswillslowyourpace, whichisagoodthing.(Awordof cau�onthough,pleasedon’tletyour cameratakeyoura�en�onfromthe wildernessexperienceinwhichyou areimmersingyourself.)
UseyourearstoListencarefullyto allthatisgoingonaroundyou. Listenforthesoundsofthe wildernessanimalsastheygoabout thebusinessoftheirday.Thechirps andcallsofthebirds,theshrieking warningwhistleofthemarmotto hiskinasyouapproachtheirhabitat. Listontothemovementofthewater inthestreamsasittumblesalongin babblingbrooksorfallsswi�lywith roaringforcedownsteepcascades. Listentotheso�soundsofgentle breezeswa�ingthroughthepine boughsandtheloudergus�ngwinds whistlingthroughthehighrocksand peaks.
Moreover,rejoiceinthesilenceof thewildernessasitallowsyouto
fullyexperiencethesolitudeofthe placeyouarein.
UseyoursenseoftouchtoFeelthe gentlebreezecoolononecheekand contrastthatwiththewarmthofthe sunontheothercheek.Touchthe roughnessofthegranite,the differentkindofroughfromtree bark,theshockingcoldoftheswi�ly movingwaterinthestreamand contrastthatwiththewarmsurface waterinthes�llnessofapond.Feel thesunshinebatheyourbodywith relaxingwarmth.
UseyoursenseofsmellandBreathe deeplythefreshairofthe wilderness(Muircalledthisthe breathofwildness)containingallthe wildernessfragrancesofnature:the flora,thefauna(toacertainextent) andtheairjustbeforeanda�eran a�ernoonmountainthunderstorm. Evenwetgranitehasauniquescent.
UseyoursenseofTastetosavorthe
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 47 FALLEDITION2022
PhotobyBillFinch
coldmountainwater(filteredwater ofcourse)thattasteslikenootheras youquenchyourthirst.Foodwithout argumenttastesbe�erinthe wilderness.Thatiscertainlytrueof hotchocolateandbroth.Haveyou evertastedwetgranite?
Useyourphysicalabili�estoEngage thewilderness.Fromthebeginning ofyourhike,senseyourbody adjus�ngtothehikingchallengesof steepirregularterrainandjumping frombouldertorockwhenmaking yourwaythroughadeepchasmor crossingastream.Feelyourbody appreciatetherestyougiveit.You stopforasnackorrestwhilesoaking yourfeetinacoldsnowmeltpool. Sensethefeelingofrefreshmentas youreadyyourselftocon�nue. Whenthehikeisover,acknowledge havinghadaveryworthwhile experienceasyourecognizeyour
feelingsofsa�sfac�onand achievement.Evenfeeling�reda�er alongdayispartofawilderness experience.Allofwhichcontribute toaheightenedsenseof accomplishmentattheendofthe day.Ajobwelldone!Happines achieved!Stressreducedifnot totallyremoved!Allhavingbeen accomplishedwhilebuildingaclose rela�onshipwiththeworldaround you,aclosenessthatsomepeople wouldcallaspiritualconnec�on.All achievedwithinthesoothing embraceofsolitude.
Itisnotuncommonforwilderness visitorstoexperiencespiritual feelings.Authorsdescribean awarenessthattheyareinthe presenceofsomethinggreaterthan themselvesandareovercomebythe s�mula�ngawesomenessandthe sheervastnessofourDesola�on
Wilderness.
Numerouswritershavesharedtheir thoughtsandfeelingsaboutthiskind ofconnec�onwiththeland.In par�cular,JohnMuirexpressed himselfo�enashetalkedaboutthe immersivequali�esofthewilderness asyou“becomeone”withthe wholenessofthemountains,the day,andtheexperience.Heand othersencouragebeingabsorbedin yourexperienceandflowingwith theplayoftheday.Inotherwords, “becomingone”withyour wilderness.RememberJohnMuir’s invita�on,
“Climbthemountainsandgettheir good�dings.Nature’speacewill flowintoyouassunshineflowsinto trees.Thewindswillblowtheirown freshnessintoyou,andthestorms theirenergy,whilecareswilldropoff
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 48 FALLEDITION2022
PhotobyBillFinch
likeautumnleaves....”
nowwithsomuchmoremeaning,I trust,inlightoftheprevious discussion.
Muircon�nuesthisepistlewitha messageforourolderhikers.
“...Asagecomeson,onesourceof enjoymenta�eranotherisclosed, butnature’ssourcesneverfail.”
ToowhichIcana�estbeinganolder hiker.Myabilityto“becomeone” withthewildernesscon�nuesto welcomeandembracemeevennow onmyshortenedlessadventurous treks.Letmesayoneortwomore thingsaboutgoingonadayhike.Ifit isonlyadayyoucansparefromyour busyschedule,thenplantomakethe verymostofthatdaybyarrivingearly tothetrailheadandstayonyour wildernessadventureun�lthe sunlightdimsandduskse�lesin. (Don’tforgettobringyourheadlamp) Moreover,whenyouhike,don’tbe rushed.
Allowyourselftheluxuryofmoving lessquicklyasyouhikethroughthe landscapesoyoucantakeitallinand
missnothing.Inordertotakeinmore ofthewondersDesola�on Wildernesshastooffer,please considertakingseveraldayhikes fromseveraldifferentwilderness trailheadsifyour�mewillallow.
Remember,itisthejourney,the minutetominuteexperiencingof whatishappeningaroundyouandto youthatcounts-notjusta des�na�on.
Thedes�na�onisonlyincidentalto thejourney.Andsomewouldsaythe journeyexperienceinandofitselfis thedes�na�on.
AsImen�onedbefore,togetaneven greaterandmoreenduringsenseof thewilderness,Iencouragevisitorsto backpackinandspendatleastone nightinthewildernesstoexperience awildernesssunset,anightskyfullof stars,andaglorioussunrise welcomingyoutoanewday.If possible,Istronglyencouragetwo nightsminimumtoallowyouto expanduponyourwilderness experience.
Comeandhikeourtrails.Thegi�sof theWildernessawait.Thegi�sof
Solitudeawait.Youwillberichly rewarded.Youwillbehappyyou came.
A�erwards—Ipredictyouwillwant toreturntoDesola�onWildernessto re-experienceJohnMuir’s“Goingto themountainsis[likea]goinghome” senseofpeaceagain.
Wri�enbyDesola�onVolunteerBill Finch.WilliamJ.“Bill”Finchisa LecturerofLeisureStudiesEmeritus facultywhore�redfromthe DepartmentofRecrea�onand LeisureStudies,SacramentoState University(CSUS)in2004.Hetaught classesinOutdoorRecrea�on Educa�on,AdventureRecrea�on Programming,Commercial Recrea�on,andLifestyle Development.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 49 FALLEDITION2022
PhotobyBillFinch
The13Week Workout YouShould BeDoing NowIf You're HittingThe SlopesThis Season
PrepareForGreatSierraSkiing!
Whatdifferen�atespre-season skitrainingfromgeneralphysical preparednessprograms?
Strengthand Condi�oning Program
Onceyou�ghtenyourboots,andstraptwoplankstothe bo�omofyourfeet,thewayyourbodyexperiences gravityandexternalforcesbecomedrama�callydifferent thannormalupright,bipedhumaninterac�ons.Askier musthaveenoughaerobiccapacitytoenjoytheirdayon theslopes,withenoughstrength,speed,agility,and quicknesstostart,stop,turn,andblastthroughtheir downhillpowdery(orgroomed)playground.
Toreducethechanceforaccidentsandinjuries,eachskier mustmastertheirlegs,hips,torso,andarmsenoughtocreate �ghtturnsthroughmogulsorlayedoutpowderycarves,all whilebeingabletoforeseetheupcomingterrain,inorderto manipulatetheirbodiesphysicalprowesstoenhancetheir
13WeekSkiing Pre-Season
ByLivingFit
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 52 FALLEDITION2022
joy-filledchairli�conversa�onsabout theirepicdescents.Thisisdone throughac�velycontrollingagreater rangeofmo�onintheirknees,hips, spine,andshoulders,aswellasaerobic development,strengthdevelopment, andSAQ(speed,agility,andquickness). Strong,mobile,anddurablelegs,hips, torsos(core),andshouldersarecrucial componentsofanypre-seasonskiing regimen.Thisprogramisdesignedin threephasestopropertacklethe demandsoftheupcomingski-season, andeachphasewillu�lizetheSAID (SpecificAdapta�onstoImposed Demands)principleaswellasthe ProgressiveOverloadprincipleinall threephasesoftheprogram,this ensuresthatyouactuallyimproveyour aerobiccapacity,strength,andSAQ, andyoualsoimproveinyour movementquality,intensity,and efficiencywitheachmovementpa�ern/ exercise.
Let’sjumpintothefirstphase.
ProgrammingMethodology:
Thisprogramwillincorporate3Phases ofPre-SeasonDevelopmentforSkiers:
1.AerobicCapacityandAc�ve RangeofMo�onDevelopment
2.StrengthDevelopmentand Ac�veRangeofMo�onDevelopment
3.Speed,Agility,andQuickness Development
Weeks1-5–Aerobic CapacityandAc�ve RangeofMo�on Development
Condi�oningtheaerobiccapacityand durabilityofthelegs,core,andupper bodyisanessen�alstar�ngpoint,as thiswillallowforgreaterlengthsof �medevotedtostrengthdevelopment, aswellasimprovedendurancecomeski season.With
Eachworkoutbeginswithawarm-up andmobilitysessionthatwillremain thesamethroughoutthepre-season training.Thegoalwillbetocomplete threeoftheseworkoutsinoneweek, andthentherewillbeanincreasein theamountofworkyouwilldo.
Towarm-upyouren�rebody, andprepthelegs,glutes,hips, torso,andshouldersforaerobic condi�oning,strength,and SAQ,youshouldbetraining yourfeet,ankles,knees,hips, spine,andshouldersinasmuch movementvariabilityaspossible.
Thebestwarm-upforthis engagementistheLunge MatrixwithArmDrivers: h�ps://youtu.be/BIoE0QDf4yo
AEROBICCONDITIONING
WARM-UP
Toimproveyourac�verangeof mo�on,youmustac�vely engageattheendsofyour rangeofmo�on.Thisisdone bestwithopenchainmobility.
●OpenChainobilityNeck - h�ps:// youtu.be/l8Zx2ZApBGE
●OpenChainMobilityScapulah�ps://youtu.be/5iUTiCU8pLM
●OpenChainMobilityShouldersh�ps://youtu.be/iACpRXyMgco
●OpenChainMobilityT-Spineh�ps://youtu.be/8Dd4rTGXRt0
●OpenChainMobilityElbowshttps://youtu.be/c3cd9GQhZqw
●OpenChainMobilityHips - h�ps:// youtu.be/OXPUx5i26k8
●OpenChainMobilityFootAnkle Knee - https://youtu.be/ WQUAAiy97H4
Forthecondi�oning,we willprogressivelyoverloadafull bodycircuitwithasmuch movementvariabilityas possible.Movementvariability willimprovecoordina�onand balancebyimproving propriocep�on(knowingwhere yourbodyisinspaceand�me). Performingthesebodyweight exerciseswillimproveboth enduranceandpropriocep�on atthesame�me.Ifyoucan performthisworkoutthree �mesperweekandthendo someac�verecoveryonthe otherdays(likewalking,hiking, jogging,cycling,orswimming), itwilldras�callyimproveyouroutcome. Youwillperformoneexercise withasmuchqualityand intensityaspossibleforthe requisitework�me,andthen taketherequisiterest�me beforemovingtothenext exercise.Onceyouhave completedalltheexercisesin thehighintensityinterval trainingcircuit,youwillbegin thenextroundwiththefirst exercise,un�lyouhave completedtherequisite numberofrounds.(Scroll belowforthetableofeach
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 53 FALLEDITION2022
weekwithprogressiveoverload bywork�me,androunds).
●JumpingJacks- h�ps://youtu.be/ 3Gged5CFdY8
●Bu�Kickers- h�ps://youtu.be/ giqgguJSGVQ
●KneeDrivers- h�ps://youtu.be/ n2hb3XvzWAk
●LateralShuffleLe�Right- h�ps:// youtu.be/-HAJJmmyyV4
●LateralCaraocaLe�Right- h�ps:// youtu.be/8K4w697DcNM
●HingeHops- h�ps://youtu.be/ wHtqLuY1Jy0
●LineRota�ons- h�ps://youtu.be/ vTIqtHjMWBw
●SquatJumps- h�ps://youtu.be/ jKUcUulamW0
●SideElbowPlankLe�- h�ps:// youtu.be/Np5FR3qN3Gg
●SideElbowPlankRight- h�ps:// youtu.be/Np5FR3qN3Gg
youtu.be/mSTBodsD2-w
●StraddleStretch- https://youtu.be/ o55mIOjAK-0
●SeatedKneelingLatStretchhttps://youtu.be/e9IX7w-T-iM
●LyingGluteStretch- https:// youtu.be/YEjE3PN6f2E
●LyingSupineBreathing- https:// youtu.be/mSoPgMypQ_o
ProgressiveOverloadForWeek 1throughWeek5
● EquipmentNeededBodyweight
● TimeToComplete -30minutes to60minutes
● PerformHowManyTimesPer Week -ThreeTimesPerWeek,with Ac�veRestDaysInBetweenEach WorkoutDay
Weeks6-10–Strength Developmentand
Ac�veRangeofMo�on Development
eachweekandarestrongenoughto moveintothelastphase,whilealso preservingaerobiccapacityfromthe firstphase.
Eachworkoutbeginswithawarm-up andmobilitysessionthatwillremainthe samethroughoutthepre-season training.Thegoalwillbetocomplete threeoftheseworkoutsinoneweek (SAIDprinciple),andthentherewillbe anincreaseintheamountofworkyou willdo(progressiveoverload).
WARM-UP
Toimproveyourac�verangeof mo�on,youmustac�vely engageattheendsofyour rangeofmo�on.Thisisdone bestwithopenchainmobility.
●OpenChainMobilityNeck
●OpenChainMobilityScapula
●OpenChainMobilityShoulders
●OpenChainMobilityT-Spine
●OpenChainMobilityElbows
●OpenChainMobilityHips
●OpenChainMobilityFootAnkle Knee
COOLDOWN
Apropercooldownwills�mulate therecoveryprocess,speedingup yourrecovery�me.Acooldownwill alsohelpwithstretchingthemuscle andso��ssuesinvolvedinthe exercises.Herearethecooldown stretchesandexercisesforthis workout:
●World’sGreatestStretch - https:// youtu.be/vy2V8j4HgOE
●SpinalRolls- https://youtu.be/ pUxqwbGVR9k
●StandingQuadStretch- https://
Developingstrengthisanothercrucial componentforanyskierge�ngreadyto hittheslopesbe�erthanlastwinter. Onceyouhaveestablishedagoodbase ofaerobicendurance,youarereadyto layeronstrengthforallofthehardwork yourmuscleswillperform,hi�ng moguls,launchingoffofthenextkicker, orcarvingsteepanddeepintoafresh powderrun.Foryourpre-season strengthsessions,wewillfocusonlower body,core,andsomeupperbody strength3daysperweek.Becausewe areonlyfocusingonstrengthfor5 weeks,wewillperformthesame workouttoensureprogressand progressiveoverload.Thewayour bodiesadaptisthespecificadapta�ons toimposeddemands(SAIDprinciple), andalthoughtheworkoutswillbe similar,wewillu�lizeaweekly progressiveoverloadmuchlikeaerobic condi�oningtoensureyougetstronger
Towarm-upyouren�rebody, andprepthelegs,glutes,hips, torso,andshouldersforaerobic condi�oning,strength,andSAQ, youshouldbetrainingyourfeet, ankles,knees,hips,spine,and shouldersinasmuchmovement variabilityaspossible.
Thebestwarm-upforthis engagementistheLungeMatrix withArmDrivers:
h�ps://youtu.be/BIoE0QDf4yo
STRENGTHDEVELOPMENT
Forstrengthdevelopment,we willu�lizetheSAIDprincipleand progressiveoverloadprinciple withanotherfullbodystrength circuit,u�lizingasmuch movementvariabilityas possible.Movementvariability instrengthtrainingwillcon�nue
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 54 FALLEDITION2022
toimprovecoordina�onand balancefromthefirstphaseby improvingpropriocep�on (knowingwhereyourbodyisin spaceand�me).Performing theseke�lebellordumbbell exerciseswillimproveboth strengthandpropriocep�onat thesame�me.Ifyoucan performthisworkoutthree �mesperweekandthendo someac�verecoveryonthe otherdays(likewalking,hiking, jogging,cycling,orswimming), itwilldras�callyimproveyour outcome,astheac�verecovery willhelpmaintainyouraerobic capacityands�mulateand improvetherecoveryprocess.
Youwillperformoneexercise withasmuchqualityand intensityaspossibleforthe requisitework�me,andthen taketherequisiterest�me beforemovingtothenext exercise.Onceyouhave completedalltheexercisesin thisstrengthtrainingcircuit, youwillbeginthenextround withthefirstexercise,un�lyou havecompletedtherequisite numberofrounds.(Scroll belowforthetableofeach weekwithprogressiveoverload bywork�me,androunds).
●FrontSquatswithKe�lebellor Dumbbell- h�ps://youtu.be/ gGtD7Gg1ONM or h�ps://youtu.be/ 7FZlnD6Larw
●Deadli�withKe�lebellor Dumbbell- h�ps://youtu.be/ slJSC_9mxyw or h�ps://youtu.be/Lp8G9VqTsM
●OverheadPresswithKe�lebell orDumbbell- h�ps://youtu.be/ kKo1Nqey5M8 or h�ps://youtu.be/tbzlNDzIUg
●BentOverRowswithKe�lebell orDumbbell- h�ps://youtu.be/ ygmnssaDYPo or h�ps://youtu.be/ bYgJZxZb0MM
●CoreTwistswithKe�lebellor Dumbbell- h�ps://youtu.be/esTu-
H8u6l4 or h�ps://youtu.be/ zZuzdOj6ueE
●Alterna�ngLateralLungeswith Ke�lebellorDumbbell- h�ps:// youtu.be/r4wn1rg5_C8 or h�ps:// youtu.be/Dy5eTn5BIvw
●Alterna�ngForwardLunges withKe�lebellorDumbbell- h�ps:// youtu.be/syZb5WA5UYA or h�ps:// youtu.be/YtCXLh4uLbQ
●FloorPresseswithKe�lebellor Dumbbell- h�ps://youtu.be/ EwVBELapJyU or h�ps://youtu.be/ UvaTpME7tbM
●See-sawUprightRowwith Ke�lebellorDumbbell- h�ps:// youtu.be/vDpYgc62LRY or h�ps:// youtu.be/1qkOk-6ky5A
●RollingPress-upwithDouble Ke�lebellorDumbbell- h�ps:// youtu.be/sJRrynHBTqM or h�ps:// youtu.be/Oy73hfRgxDQ
COOLDOWN
Apropercooldownwills�mulatethe recoveryprocess,speedingupyour recovery�me.Acooldownwillalso helpwithstretchingthemuscleandso� �ssuesinvolvedintheexercises.Here arethecooldownstretchesand exercisesforthisworkout:
●World’sGreatestStretchhttps://youtu.be/vy2V8j4HgOE
●SpinalRolls- https:// youtu.be/pUxqwbGVR9k
●StandingQuadStretchhttps://youtu.be/mSTBodsD2-w
●StraddleStretch- https:// youtu.be/o55mIOjAK-0
●SeatedKneelingLatStretch - https://youtu.be/e9IX7w-T-iM
●LyingGluteStretch- https:// youtu.be/YEjE3PN6f2E
●LyingSupineBreathinghttps://youtu.be/mSoPgMypQ_o
StrengthDevelopment ProgressiveOverloadFor Week6throughWeek10
● EquipmentNeeded -Two Ke�lebellsorTwoDumbbells (Op�mally,youwouldhavelight weightsforoverheadpressing,core twists,uprightrows,androll-uppresses;
moderateweightsforrowing,floor presses,andlunges;andheavyweights forsquatsanddeadli�s.)
● TimeToComplete -30minutes to60minutes
● PerformHowManyTimesPer Week -ThreeTimesPerWeek,with Ac�veRestDaysInBetweenEach WorkoutDay
Weeks11-13–Speed, Agility,Quicknessand Ac�veRangeofMo�on Development
Onceyouhaveestablishedand maintainedyouraerobiccapacity,and thendevelopedyourstrengthbase,itis �metoputitintoac�onwithspeed, agility,andquicknessdevelopment.This iswhereskierswillbeabletodisplayall ofthecoordina�on,balance,and prowessthroughexplosivemovements andpoweroutputforbe�erpowder outputormogul-handling.Inorderto beabletoproperlytaperintotheskiseason,eachskiermusthave enduranceandstrength,butwithout speed,agilityandquickness,youwill feelonestepbehind.
Eachworkoutbeginswithawarm-up andmobilitysessionthatwillremain thesamethroughoutthepre-season training.Thegoalwillbetocomplete threeoftheseworkoutsinoneweek, andthentherewillbeanincreasein theamountofworkyouwilldo
WARM-UP
Toimproveyourac�verangeof mo�on,youmustac�vely engageattheendsofyour rangeofmo�on.Thisisdone bestwithopenchainmobility.
Shoulders ●OpenChainMobilityT-Spine SIERRARECMAGAZINE 55 FALLEDITION2022
●OpenChainMobilityNeck - h ●OpenChainMobilityScapula ●OpenChainMobility
●OpenChainMobilityElbows
●OpenChainMobilityHips
●OpenChainMobilityFoot AnkleKnee
Towarm-upyouren�rebody, andprepthelegs,glutes,hips, torso,andshouldersforaerobic condi�oning,strength,andSAQ, youshouldbetrainingyourfeet, ankles,knees,hips,spine,and shouldersinasmuchmovement variabilityaspossible.
Thebestwarm-upforthis engagementistheLungeMatrix withArmDrivers:
SPEED,AGILITY,& QUICKNESSDEVELOPMENT
FortheSAQdevelopment,we willprogressivelyoverload anotherfullbodycircuitwithas muchmovementvariabilityas possible,onlythiswillbedone withspeedandintensityasthe maincomponent.SAQ movementvariabilitywill improvecoordina�onand balancebyimproving propriocep�onandtheabilityto getintoposi�onsormi�gate injuryfaster.Performingthese slamballandba�lerope exerciseswillhelpmaintain endurance,strengthand propriocep�onwhileimproving onyourspeed,agility,and quickness.Ifyoucanperform thisworkoutthree�mesper weekandthendosomeac�ve recoveryontheotherdays(like walking,hiking,jogging,cycling, orswimming),itwilldras�cally improveyouroutcome.
Youwillperformoneexercise withasmuchqualityand intensityaspossibleforthe requisitework�me,andthen taketherequisiterest�me beforemovingtothenext
exercise.Onceyouhave completedalltheexercisesin thehighintensityinterval trainingcircuit,youwillbegin thenextroundwiththefirst exercise,un�lyouhave completedtherequisitenumber ofrounds.(Scrollbelowforthe tableofeachweekwith progressiveoverloadbywork �me,androunds).Thebiggest differencebetweenendurance andstrengthdevelopmentwill betheshort(butexplosivework �me),andtheprolongedrest. Feelingsoreandfa�guedisnot agoodmetricforperformance, thinkfasterandmore repe��onsduringtherequisite work�measthebestwayto knowifyouareprogressingwith theSAQtraining.
●DoubleVer�calWaveswith Jump- h�ps://youtu.be/Jqf0VhnmYYY
●HingingOutsideCircles- h�ps:// youtu.be/rs9GJAjwMlU
●LateralWaveswithWalkh�ps://youtu.be/0oAw_TwUs8A
●RainbowSkater(Skier)Hopsh�ps://youtu.be/frsthNgSick
●SplitSquatSwitchwithVer�cal Waves- h�ps://youtu.be/dXQPOqf1CKo
●Ver�calSlams- h�ps:// youtu.be/Fjbss88WoOo
●UnderhandedVer�calTossh�ps://youtu.be/WPXxVxjdhhI
●SplitSquatSwitchRota�onh�ps://youtu.be/HKFjdrruRbg
●LateralRotators- h�ps:// youtu.be/hl-x8Q8NciY
●OverheadRota�onalSlamsh�ps://youtu.be/AeWzxUsMXh8
COOLDOWN
Apropercooldownwills�mulatethe recoveryprocess,speedingupyour recovery�me.Acooldownwillalso helpwithstretchingthemuscleandso� �ssuesinvolvedintheexercises.Here arethecooldownstretchesand exercisesforthisworkout:
●World’sGreatestStretch
●SpinalRolls
Thehamstringsareanessentialgroup ofmusclesthatsupporttheknees' stabilityduringskiing.You'llneeda partnertosupportyourfeetforthis workoutoranimmovableblockto lockyourheelsundersecurely.Laya small,plushpillowontheground. Kneelonthebolster.Lockyourfeet undersomethingimmovable,orask yourpartnertokeepyourfeetin place.Leangentlyforwardtillthe countoffive.Thenstandupstraight again.Tentimesintotal.Alex Constantinou-MDatTheFitness Circle
Thelower-bodymuscleinyourcalves isstretchedduringthisworkout. Keepyourhandsagainstthewall whilestanding,thenmovewithyour rightfoot.Maintainastraightleft kneeandholdyourleftlegback.The leftcalfofyourlegstretchesinthis position.Maintaincontactwiththe floorwithyourleftheelwhileangling yourhipsforward.For45seconds, maintaintheposition.Inorderto stretchtherightcalf,switchlegs next.-AlexConstantinou-MDat TheFitnessCircle
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 56 FALLEDITION2022
●StandingQuadStretch ●StraddleStretch
● EquipmentNeeded -Ba�leRopesand SlamBall
● TimeToComplete -30minutesto60 minutes
● PerformHowManyTimesPerWeekThreeTimesPerWeek,withAc�veRestDays InBetweenEachWorkoutDay
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 57 FALLEDITION2022
●SeatedKneelingLatStretch●LyingGluteStretch ●LyingSupineBreathing ProgressiveOverloadForWeek11 throughWeek13(PerformThis Workout3TimesPerWeek)
Let’sGoSkiing!
https://www.patreon.com/sierrarecmagazine SubscribeToday
Forcompleteworkoutschedulesandgrids findrestofthear�cleon sierrarecmagazine.com
FAMILYFEATURES
InthewakeoftheCOVID-19pandemic, manyAmericansaremoreawareoftheir healthandwellness.Now,associal restrictionsease,youmayfindyourself steppingupyourworkouts,whetheryou’re trainingforaneventorworkingtoimprove yourgameinarecreationalleague.
Sprains,strainsandinjuriescanhappento eventhemostseasonedathletes.Whenyou’re testingyourlimits,evenaminorinjurycan alteryourperformance.Considerproductsand supportslikethesefromtheCURAD PerformanceSeriesproductline,availableat WalmartandAmazon,tohelpyougetbackin thegamequicklyandsafely.
Findmoreresourcestosupportyourfitness
KeepDirtand GermsAway
Themoreactiveyouare,the harderitcanbetofindabandage thatstayswithyoualldayorall gamelong.Youcanfindserious stayingpowerwithCURAD PerformanceSeriesBandages, whichcomeinavarietyof shapesandsizestoconformto thebodyandaremadetostand uptomud,sweat,frictionand heat.Therugged,heavy-duty fabricoffersflexible,breathable protectiontohelpsealoutdirt andgerms,andthehighly absorbent,coloredwoundpads areantibacterialtohelpprevent
PutPaininthePast
Whenrecoverybecomesthenameof thegameandpainreliefisneeded afterdailyworkoutsorbodilyinjuries, homeremedieslikeCURAD
PerformanceSeriessmallreusablehot orcoldpacksprovidelong-lasting chillingorheatingreliefforrecovery fromaches,painsandswelling.Cold packsworktohealbruises,reduce swellingandrelieveheadachesand generalpainpointswhile microwavableheatpacksprovide satisfyingheattherapytoaddresssore andstiffjoints,musclecrampsand
ManagePainand RelievePressure
Ifyouparticipateinenduranceand strengthexercisesorcertainsports,you mayaskalotofyourjoints.Kinesiology tapecanbeconfiguredamultitudeof waystohelpreducepainandimprove bloodcirculation,aswellasrelieve tensionandpressure.Providingsupport andreliefwhileactive,CURAD PerformanceSeriesFarInfrared KinesiologyTapefeaturesinfrared technology,designedtoabsorband redirectenergy,andmaybeexperienced asagentleradiantheat.Thetapeislatex free,hypo-allergenicandcanbeworn formultipledays,evenwhenswimming orparticipatinginwatersports.
ReduceImpactof KneeStrain
Weak,injuredorarthritickneescan comefrommanysources,including tendonitisandawiderangeofconditions thatresultinstrainoroveruse.An adjustablebandcanprovidesupportfor on-fieldsportsandduringworkoutsor everydayactivities.Anoptionlikethe CURADPerformanceSeriesKnee Supporthasauniversal,adjustable designthatfitseitherkneeformostmen andwomen.Itsadjustablepatella supportpadfitsavarietyofkneeshapes andsizes,andaspecialantimicrobial layerhelpspreventstainsandodorcausingbacteria.
SprayAwaySoreSpots
Controllingmildpaincanhelpkeepyouat thetopofyourgame,andatopical analgesicworksfasttohealcommonpain broughtonbyfitnessandexercise,suchas paininknees,feet,shouldersandbacks. Foradvancednumbingsupport,ActivICE gel,roll-onandsprayrelievesorenessfast withultra-strength8%mentholthathas anti-inflammatorypropertiestonumb musclespre-workoutandrelievepostworkoutsoreness.Thegelalsoincludes pharmaceutical-gradeconditionersthat moisturizeforlastingprotectionand comforttohealandrelieveprolonged inflammatorypain.
ControlBackStrain
Whenyourbackisstrained,your bodyandperformancecansuffer.A mildormoderatespraincanbenefit fromstrongsupportand compression,suchastheCURAD PerformanceSeriesBackSupport. Thedual-pulleysystemprovides quick,uniform,customcompression withaneasy,one-handpullandmetal staysforaddedsupportacrossthe lowerbackandabdomen.Thesoft, breathablematerialisdiscreetunder clothingsoyoucanwearitallday longandhardlynoticeit,andthe adjustabledesigncomfortablyfitsa widevarietyofbodytypes.
PhotocourtesyofGettyImages
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 58 FALLEDITION2022
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
FAMILY FEATURES
It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke.
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and 1 in 5 women will have a stroke. However, a large majority of strokes can be prevented. Caring for yourself by understanding your risk factors can help reduce your risk for stroke and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your stroke risk with these tips from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association:
Monitor Your Blood Pressure
The first step you can take in reducing your risk for stroke is knowing your blood pressure and keeping it in a healthy range. High blood pressure is the No. 1 preventable cause of stroke, according to the American Heart Association. The best way to know your blood pressure is to have it measured at least once per year by a health care professional and regularly monitor it at home then discuss the numbers with a doctor. For most people, a normal blood pressure should be 120/80 mm HG or less.
In addition to properly monitoring blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eating healthfully and reducing or eliminating alcohol and tobacco usage can help control blood pressure. If you do develop high blood pressure, work with a health care professional on a plan to help manage it.
Plan for Pregnancy
In the United States, high blood pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC, and medical conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and blood clots during pregnancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following a pregnancy.
Managing conditions like high blood pressure before getting pregnant helps keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy and beyond. In addition, your health during and immediately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and your child. If you’re planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure.
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high blood pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for stroke.
Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and blood pressure can improve your overall health and wellbeing. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do something for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk.
Learn the Warning Signs
A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treatment may help minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T:
n Face drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?
n Arm weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
n Speech difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like “The sky is blue.”
n Time to call 911 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared. Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your wellbeing and help prevent stroke. Find more wellness tips at stroke.org.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 59 FALLEDITION2022 JoinUsWeeklyfor anewWomens Healthand HealthyLiving seriesat sierrarecmagazine,com.healthy-wellness
Featured Photogaphers NayiriHovsepian Lovetheseshots ontrialtoBoxLake withherdog. Checkouther otheradventures @nayirifimin Instagram SIERRARECMAGAZINE 60 FALLEDITION2022 Eachquarterin2022wehavebeenfocusedasateamon iden�fyingregionalphotographerswhoarecapturingthe spiritfotheSierra. Wehopeoyuenjoytheirworkandgivethemafollowon SocialMediaorvisittheirstores. #suppor�hesierralocal
Photoby:NayiriHovsepian
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 61 FALLEDITION2022
by:NayiriHovsepian
by:NayiriHovsepian
DiscoverMoreofCaliforniaGoldCountrywiththis Mul�dayRoadTripI�nerary
You’veheardaboutCalifornia’sGoldCountry,buthave youeverbeenthere?Ifyou’relookingforafunand scenictrip,werecommendheadingtosomeofthe state’smosthistoricsites.OneofourfavoritesisSu�er’s FortStateHistoricParkinSacramento,CA—andit’sfullof family-friendlyac�vi�es!Fromlearningmoreabouthow thisfamousfortplayedanimportantroleinCalifornia historytoexploringitsmuseumexhibitsandevenfinding outhowmuchgoldwasdiscoveredhere(itwasalot!), thisisonestopthat’llkeepyouentertainedfrom
RoadTripinCalifornia
beginningtoend.StartinSacramentoOrheadtoFolsom intheMorning.You’llwanttostartyourdrivein SacramentoorIfyouareontheeastsidetravelover Highway50fromSouthLakeTahoe.HeadovertoFolsom tostartyourscenictour.
FOLSOM
ThecharmingcityofFolsomisjust30minutesawayfrom Sacramentoandfeaturesaremarkablehistoryasoneof theoldestcommuni�esinNorthernCalifornia.Located alongtheAmericanRiver,thislandbecameabooming goldminingtownaswellasthesiteofarailroadto
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 62 FALLEDITION2022
GoldCountry
RoadTripinCalifornia GoldCountry
transportearlytravelersintheWesternUnitedStates.
Asyouexplorethiswonderfularea,youcanvisitavariety ofmuseums,stopinatshops,andevenenjoyafuntrain rideinthepark!It’salsoanexcellentplacetotakeastroll orgoforabikeridewithseveralcharming neighborhoodsandpathways.
HangtownFryforlunchinPlacerville
HangtownFryisatradi�onalbreakfastdishthatwas inventedinPlacerville.Itconsistsoffriedoysters,eggs, bacon,andpotatoes.Itcanbefoundattherestaurantsof
Placervilleandisagreatwaytostartyourdaybeforeyou hittheroadagain.
Onceyou’vehadagoodbreakfast,it’s�metogetback ontheroad.Butbeforeyoudo,don’tforgettograbsome snacksforlater!
AppleHillforDesert
Grandpa’sCellarisworthavisit
FormanyresidentsinCaliforniaandNevada,thetripto theSierraFoothillsisatreasure-filledautumntradi�on.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 63 FALLEDITION2022
AppleHilleventskeepfamilies comingbackyeara�eryear.Apple HillisjustoutsideofElDorado Countyabout1hrfromSacramento and2hourswestofSanJose.
Delicious,sweetapplesarejustthe beginning.Represen�ngover50 local,familyfarms,theAppleHill Growersarededicatedtosuppor�ng agricultureinourcommunity. Foundedin1964withjust16apple ranches,we’venowgrownto includeuniquefruit&vegetable farms,bakeshops,wineries,aBed& BreakfastInn,flowergardens,and Christmastreefarms.Ourwinding roadsandscenicbeautyhavebeena populardes�na�onforover50 years.Comeenjoythefruitsofour AppleHillGrowersany�meofyear!
CheckoutGrandpascellaronyour visit.Grandpa’sCellarisahidden gemamongstthedozensoffarmsin AppleHill.youcanpick12different kindsofapplesintheorchardor choosefromthemostextensive arrayoffreshapplepastries.
MokelumneRiverfor ahike
TheMokelumneRiverisatributary oftheTuolumneRiverandforms partoftheHetchHetchywater system.Itoriginatesatthenorth endofLakeDonPedroinTuolumne County,California,USA,whereitis fedbyseveralsmallerlakes.The river’sdrainagebasinisabout1,800 squaremiles(4,700km2)and includesmostofPinecrestLake (formerlycalledStuartLake).The flowfromthisglacier-fedlakecan varydrama�callyinjustafewdays duetoCalifornia’sfickleweather pa�erns.
TheMokelumneWildernesshas
hikingtrailsaroundStMary’sFalls whichareaccessibleviaForest ServiceRoad311N02outof Copperopolisorbydrivingdown gravelroadsoffStateRoute4(Hwy 88).Therearealsonumerousfishing spotsalongthisroadincluding PinecrestLakewhichoffersgreatfly fishingopportuni�esyearroundas wellasaccesstosomefantas�c swimmingholesinsummermonths!
Mokelumneisagreatplacefora hike,apicnicortospendtheday fishing.Itcanbeaccessedbydriving downgravelroadsoffofHighway88 (ortakingForestServiceRoad 311N02outofCopperopolis).There arealsonumerousfishingspots alongthisrouteincludingPinecrest Lakewhichoffersgreatflyfishing opportuni�esyearroundaswellas accesstosomefantas�cswimming holesinsummermonths!
SierraNevada FoothillsWine Country
Ifyou’veeverfantasizedabout ge�ngawayfromitallona weekendtrip,ormaybeevena longervaca�onwithyourloved ones,thenwinecountryisthe perfectplaceforyournextgetaway. TheSierraNevadaFoothillsWine Countryofferssomethingfor everyone:it’squietandpeaceful, butalsofullofculture,historyand naturalbeauty.Andifyou’refeeling adventurousandwanttotry somethingnewonyournexttrip— orevenmakeaspecialoccasionout ofit—thengoahead:therearetons ofwineriesherewhereyoucan learnhowtheymaketheirwine whileenjoyingsometas�ngsintheir tas�ngrooms!
You’llbeabletodrivethrough rollinghillsandvineyardson windingroadsthatleadintosmall towns.TheSierraNevadaFoothills WineCountryissopeacefulthatit’ll makeyouforgetallaboutthehustle bustlebackhome,evenwhenyou’re juststoppingatoneofitsmany tas�ngrooms!Therearealsoplenty ofplacestocampoutovernightif thisisn’tenough�meforyour dreamtrip:there’ssomethingin hereeverytravelerneeds.
VolcanovilleGhost town:Historicgold miningvillage
Thetownwasfoundedin1848and nameda�erthenearbyVolcanoville Mine.Thenamewaschangedto Volcanowhenthetown incorporatedin1864dueto confusionwithothernearbytowns calledVolcanoville.Theoriginalsite ofVolcanovilleisnowsubmerged beneathLakeCamanche,areservoir builtbytheUnitedStatesArmy CorpsofEngineersattherequestof anSP(nowUnionPacific)railroad execu�vewhowantedalargerlake sothathecoulduseitasa recrea�onareaforhisemployees.
VolcanovilleGhostTown
Manybuildingsfromitsheyday remainalongHighway49eastof ValleySprings,includingtwo-story brickHoteldeParis(builtin1852), whichs�llhasseveralguestrooms availableforrent($80pernight).
Youcantoursomeabandoned mineshereaswellorsimplyenjoy whatremainsofthishistoricmining townonfootorbicycle($10).
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 64 FALLEDITION2022
GoldBugMine
AmadorCounty, California
GoldBugMineisagoldmineinthe SierraNevadafoothills,locatedin AmadorCountyatGoldBugPark.It isnameda�ertheGoldBugmine inFolsom,California.Thetownwas aminingtownbetween1852and 1856,whenitwasabandoneddue toalackofwaterforhydraulic miningopera�ons.Duringitspeak years,GoldBughadabout500 residentswhowereengaged primarilyinplacermining; however,somequartzminingalso tookplacethereduringthisperiod.
GoldBugwasoneofmanytowns establishedduringtheCalifornia GoldRusherawhichreliedon carefulplanningfortheirsurvival. Thiscanbeseenthroughits loca�onneartworiversthatwere usedassourcesforwater (HydraulicMining),aswellas efficientroadwaysconnec�ngit othernearbyci�es(Placer).
Todayyoucanvisitthishistoricsite whereyou’llseeremnants includingadobebuildingsusedby minersandshopsthatsoldsupplies suchasfoodandclothing—butbe warned:noactualgoldhasbeen discoveredheresincetheyle�!
CarsonHillGoldmineColumbia StatePark,California
Ifyou’relookingforaquickand easygoldminetovisit,CarsonHill GoldMineistheplacetogo.The hikeisonly1milelong,soit’sa greatop�onifyoudon’thavemuch �meorenergy.Youcanhikeupthe mountainandseewheretheydug outthegold.Ifyouwanttopanfor gold,tryyourluckatoneofthetwo streamsthatrunthroughthepark (oneofwhichhaswaterfalls).
Ifyou’drathertakeanorganized tourofaworkingmine,thereare toursavailablethatwilltakeyou deepintotheearthwhereminers onceworkedatthisverymine. You’lllearnaboutwhatlifewaslike duringtheirerabeforeheading
StaythenightinhistoricSonoraCa. Knownasthe“Queenofthe SouthernMines”,Sonoras�llholds ontoitshistoricdowntowncharm whilethrivingasthecommercial, governmentandculturalcenterfor theregion.
Itsagreat5daydrivetogetoutof thecityandintomothernature
TheGoldCountryisaperfectplace tovisitifyouwanttogetoutofthe cityandintonature.It’sgreatfor families,couples,solotravelers, studentsandeducatorsalike.
Wehopethatwehavegivenyoua senseofwhatit’sliketotravelin GoldCountryandthesurrounding areas.There’ssomuchtoseeand do,bothindoorsandout;wecould spendyearsexploringthisarea alone!Ifyou’relookingforan adventure,comeexplorethe CaliforniaGoldCountrywithus. Youwon’tbedisappointed
backuptopagain.
SIERRARECMAGAZINE 65 FALLEDITION2022
L R