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This issue of ASJ celebrates 25 years of outdoor storytelling.⁠
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We’re proud to be rooted in California, shaped by community, and continuing to tell the stories that connect us to the outdoors.⁠
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Swipe through for a peek at some of this issue’s stories:⁠
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📖 The evolution of ASJ over 25 years⁠
🚵 The race that launched mountain biking (Repack)⁠
🌊 The Eel River’s next chapter⁠
🏔️ California’s most accessible 14ers⁠
🌿 Why you don’t have to go far to find adventure⁠
🍺 Earn your beer in South Lake Tahoe⁠
📅 Races, rides, and events across the state⁠
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Cover art by @robot_panda 🔥⁠
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Do you have your copy yet? Tag us when you find it and tell us where you picked it up. 👇⁠
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Find membership and distribution info at the link in our bio.⁠
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#adventuresportsjournal #californiaoriginal #outdoors #getoutside #printisnotdead taken in Santa Cruz California by @adventuresportsjournal

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Twenty-five years ago, a climbing trip in Yosemite sparked an idea that would become Adventure Sports Journal.⁠
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There was no business plan—just a belief that California's human-powered outdoor community deserved a magazine dedicated to its stories, adventures and wild places.⁠
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Twenty-five years later, we're incredibly grateful to the writers, photographers, advertisers, distributors and readers who have made this journey possible.⁠
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We recently shared the story behind ASJ—from our humble beginnings to where we are today. We hope you'll take a few minutes to read it via the link in our bio. ⁠
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If ASJ has been part of your adventures over the years, we'd love to hear your favorite memory in the comments. Thank you for being part of our community! ❤️ by @adventuresportsjournal

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Big Basin shuttle season starts THIS weekend 🌲✨⁠
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The free shuttle returns for weekends + holidays through Labor Day, helping visitors access Big Basin Redwoods State Park as recovery and rebuilding continue after the CZU Fire.⁠
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🚌 Shuttle runs between Saddle Mountain overflow parking and the park’s main day-use area.⁠
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🔗 Read more at the link in bio.⁠ taken in Big Basin Redwoods State Park by @adventuresportsjournal

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5 months ago

A free day on the river—for those who give a lot.⁠
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OARS is offering complimentary rafting trips for teachers, first responders, and military members on the American and Tuolumne rivers.⁠
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Book with a paying guest with @oars_rafting, and your seat is free.⁠
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👉 Tag a teacher or first responder who deserves a day off⁠
👉 Details + how it works (link in bio)⁠
⁠ by @adventuresportsjournal

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6 months ago

Have you grabbed a copy of our 25th anniversary edition yet!? Get it while it’s hot! This issue takes you to the tops of California 14ers, along the eel river and back in time to the birth of mountain biking… and the birth of ASJ!

These 25 years were made possible because of YOU. Our readers, supporters, advertisers, and adventure hub distributors. Thank you all for the love, and cheers to another 25 years 😎 taken in Lakeshore Resort by @adventuresportsjournal

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From standing on Mt. Rainier at age 4 to summiting Everest and skiing massive faces — @johncollinson’s story is one you don’t want to miss. 🌍🏔️⁠
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Join @alpenglowsports this Friday (2/13) for inspiring mountain tales and community vibes. Free for all ages. ❄️✨⁠
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👉 Support @headwatersscience & snag raffle prizes!⁠
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See our link in bio for more info. ⬆️⁠
⁠ by @adventuresportsjournal

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8 months ago

Gray wolves are back in California — and scientists are working to better understand how they move across the landscape.⁠
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CDFW recently collared five wolves from the Whaleback and Harvey packs in Northern California, gathering critical data on health, habitat use, and migration patterns. These images offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at how wildlife monitoring actually happens.⁠
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Photos courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife and California Wolf Project

Link in bio to read the full story. ⁠
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🐺🌲⁠ by @adventuresportsjournal

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8 months ago

Just an hour north of LA, Oxnard moves at a slower, saltier pace — and for freedivers and spearfishers, it’s the gateway to one of California’s wildest marine playgrounds. 🌊⁠
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From Channel Islands Harbor, it’s a straight shot to Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park and often called the “Galápagos of North America.” Think crystal-clear water, thriving kelp forests, dramatic drop-offs, and an old-school ocean experience that feels worlds away from the mainland.⁠
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Whether you’re chasing your first legal fish, drifting through kelp with sea lions, or paddling sea caves post-dive, Oxnard is the ideal launch point for Channel Islands adventure — with easy access via Island Packers, plus relaxed beaches, great food, and gear-friendly stays back on shore.⁠
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🤿 From spear to shore, this is California diving at its finest.⁠
👉 Visit our website to read more 🔗 link in bio taken in Visit Oxnard, California by @adventuresportsjournal

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8 months ago

In issue #139 of Adventure Sports Journal, we have our annual Resort Roundup where we highlight the resorts in our region like @bearvalleyresort 🐻 ⁠
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Bear Valley Mountain Resort—1,900’ of vertical, 1,680 acres to roam, iconic laps through Grizzly Bowl, and some of the best views in the Sierra from the top of Monte Wolfe and National. Add in improved shuttles, refreshed lodges, upgraded terrain parks… and yes, California’s only Bear Cat (one of just two in the entire country), serving slope side tacos every weekend. 🌮⛷️⁠
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📖 Find Issue #139 at a distributor near you or subscribe digitally and never miss a story.⁠ taken in Bear Valley Resort by @adventuresportsjournal

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9 months ago

Redding might just be Northern California’s most underrated winter base camp. While storms stack up in the high country, the town stays rideable—offering stacked single track, river trails, foothill runs, and easy access to snow when you want it 🏔️⁠
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And when your legs are cooked? The local beer scene is ready to reward the effort. Because here, the formula is simple: earn your adventure, earn your beer 🍻⁠
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Read more about Earn Your Beer #139 on our website 🔗 link in bio! by @adventuresportsjournal

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9 months ago

With such a moderate winter we are missing chest deep powder days but are grateful to have the opportunity to get out and do some warmer-weather sports like trail running, biking, and of course climbing!

In Issue #138 Chris Van Leuven shared Justin Olsen’s story: He came to Yosemite valley in 2016 without having ever ascended a rope, had never shot from a hanging belay, and never envisioned himself in the middle of Yosemite’s climbing scene.

Four years later, Olsen had photographed some of the most accomplished climbers of his generation — Kevin Jorgeson on a new El Capitan-scale free route on Higher Cathedral Spire, Sasha DiGiulian on an unrepeated El Cap free climb, Molly Mitchell dancing across a delicate granite face — and had carved out a reputation for capturing the Valley’s vertical life from the inside.

Read more and browse his images over on our website 🔗 Link in bio! by @adventuresportsjournal

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9 months ago

Known to North Lake Tahoe locals as “Tahoe’s hidden gem,” Diamond Peak is the antidote to Tahoe mega-crowds — but most visitors still overlook it.

Think: lake views, great value, and a laid-back vibe.

Here are 5 reasons Diamond Peak Ski Resort should be on your radar. See the link in our bio 🔗

Have you skied Diamond Peak yet?

#LakeTahoe #TahoeSkiing #InclineVillage #VisitCalifornia taken in Diamond Peak Ski Resort by @adventuresportsjournal

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