Young Climber Survives 80 ft. Fall in Yosemite National Forest, CA Climbing With Friends 21-year-old Anna Parsons is an outdoor enthusiast and was enjoying what she loves to do most on August 1, 2022. She had no idea what would happen that fateful day. She just arrived in the U.S. two days earlier with her friend and classmate, Jack Evans. They were marine science students from New Zealand on their way […] Industry News Ryan Kime | August 23, 2022 0 Comments
Top 5 National Parks for Backcountry Skiing Looking to earn some turns as well as check some National Parks off your bucket list this year? As tourist season at many National Parks has ended, it’s the perfect time to visit. There’s no better way to explore the West’s National Parks than skiing them. Here are five National Parks with some of the best backcountry skiing. National Parks […] Backcountry Aunika Skogen | December 7, 2021 0 Comments
Experience Yosemite National Park, CA Like Never Before Yosemite National Park, CA and the encompassing valley is a national treasure. No matter the season, there always seems to be a sense of magic surrounding the area. From the towering granite monolith of El Capitan to the ever-iconic Half Dome, Yosemite is a must-see experience. This fall, you can experience Yosemite with something you rarely see: no crowds. That’s […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
Alex Honnold Standup Paddleboards Solo Across Lake Tahoe, CA To celebrate his birthday, Alex Honnold decided to just SUP the length Lake Tahoe, CA from South Lake to Kings Beach. The ~21-mile journey took five and a half hours, and he did it solo, without any support boats. Not enjoying his birthdays and not a lover of receiving presents, he asks people to instead donate to the Honnold Foundation, […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2020 0 Comments
Trip Report: 36 Hours in Sequoia National Forest, CA Early in the morning on Friday 8/7/2020, I set out from Costa Mesa, CA, and headed up Interstate 405 on a mission to Sequoia National Forest. To be honest, I usually spend my free hiking and backpacking time in the Eastern Sierra but decided to change it up and give the southwestern Sierra a look. From Southern California, I took […] Trip Report Taylor Stephan | August 14, 2020 2 Comments
Top 10 National Parks Ranked by Yearly Visits The United States is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in the US. We are lucky enough to have lots of this land protected in the form of wilderness areas, state parks, and national parks. Here are the top 10 US national parks ranked by popularity. All data was taken from Far and Wide. #10 – […] Clay Malott | July 8, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Yosemite Boss Out of Work After Driving Golf Balls into Protected Meadow Michael Grisar, who was vice president of operations at Yosemite National Park, is currently out of work after a video of him driving golf balls into the protected Ahwahnee Meadow appeared online. Related: VIDEO: Hiker Dubbed ‘Calm Queen’ In Very Close Encounter With Black Bear The video, uploaded to Instagram by his wife and since removed, shows Grisar hitting the […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2020 4 Comments
Tioga Pass, CA Opened for the Season Yesterday | Reservations Required Following the recent reopening of Yosemite National Park, 9,945′ Tioga Road opened for the season to vehicles yesterday. A reservation is required to enter the park and use Tioga Road. Last year the pass didn’t open until July 1st. Based on local, state, and federal public health guidelines, the number of vehicles entering Yosemite must be reduced from normal visitation levels […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2020 0 Comments