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Publisher’s Note #140 // 25 Years of ASJ

Reflecting on 25 years of Adventure Sports Journal and the community that will shape its future Reaching this twenty-five-year mark has made me think differently about seasons — not just the…

Editor's Note

03/10/2026

byCathy Claesson

Amargosa River Valley riparian corridor showing lush desert grasses and shrubs winding through arid canyon terrain under dramatic skies, illustrating rare wetland habitat sustained by underground water in the Amargosa Basin.

Amargosa River Valley riparian corridor showing lush desert grasses and shrubs winding through arid canyon terrain under dramatic skies, illustrating rare wetland habitat sustained by underground water in the Amargosa Basin.

It’s the Water | Exploring the Amargosa River Basin

02/27/2026

Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center exterior with traditional dome structures, native landscaping, and a flowing creek in Santa Ynez Valley, California, showcasing living Chumash culture and architecture.

Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center exterior with traditional dome structures, native landscaping, and a flowing creek in Santa Ynez Valley, California, showcasing living Chumash culture and architecture.

The Gift of the Ancestors

Miscellaneous

01/22/2026

Mountain bikers crossing a narrow wooden bridge on a forest trail near Redding, California, highlighting spring riding, singletrack adventure, and outdoor recreation in Northern California.

Mountain bikers crossing a narrow wooden bridge on a forest trail near Redding, California, highlighting spring riding, singletrack adventure, and outdoor recreation in Northern California.

Earn Your Beer #139: Redding as a Winter Base camp

01/20/2026

Snowboarder in an orange jacket carving through deep powder on a steep alpine slope, spraying fresh snow with pine trees and blue sky at a mountain ski resort

Snowboarder in an orange jacket carving through deep powder on a steep alpine slope, spraying fresh snow with pine trees and blue sky at a mountain ski resort

Resort Roundup

01/15/2026

byMarissa Neely

Photo of Adventure Sports Journal #139 Winter Issue on a table top next to a cup of coffee.

Photo of Adventure Sports Journal #139 Winter Issue on a table top next to a cup of coffee.

Editor’s Note #139 // Falling Into Winter

12/10/2025

Gift Guide

A family of three skiing on a blue bird day, with the youngest out front. Everyone is smiling.

A family of three skiing on a blue bird day, with the youngest out front. Everyone is smiling.

Eastern Sierra Ski Day at June Mountain

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Couple enjoying wine by a roaring fireplace and lit holiday trees in the cozy Bear Valley Lodge lounge — warm mountain lodge scene for a midweek ski getaway.

Couple enjoying wine by a roaring fireplace and lit holiday trees in the cozy Bear Valley Lodge lounge — warm mountain lodge scene for a midweek ski getaway.

Bear Valley Stay & Ski Special

Moved By Bikes Surf and SUP Bike Racks

Photo framed by rocks of a hiker on boulders in the distance.

Photo framed by rocks of a hiker on boulders in the distance.

Visit Bishop

Close up photo of someone riding a bike with a Moved By Bikes SUP and Kayak Trailer

Close up photo of someone riding a bike with a Moved By Bikes SUP and Kayak Trailer

Moved by Bikes Paddleboard and Kayak Trailer

Two cyclists planning a route near an RV with red e-bikes secured on a Küat Piston ION hitch rack.

Two cyclists planning a route near an RV with red e-bikes secured on a Küat Piston ION hitch rack.

Piston® ION™ Light Kit

Person walking outdoors on a forested path while pulling a Gregory Alpaca Wheeled Duffel 40L behind them.

Person walking outdoors on a forested path while pulling a Gregory Alpaca Wheeled Duffel 40L behind them.

Alpaca Wheeled Duffel 40L

Photo of Evergreen Lodge in the evening with lights on.

Photo of Evergreen Lodge in the evening with lights on.

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Man wearing a Mammut thermal jacket, sitting on a rocky surface, with a cloudy sky in the background. He is adjusting his cuffs, wearing hiking gear.

Man wearing a Mammut thermal jacket, sitting on a rocky surface, with a cloudy sky in the background. He is adjusting his cuffs, wearing hiking gear.

Mammut Sender in Hooded Jacket

close up of three patterns of the QEJA ski socks

close up of three patterns of the QEJA ski socks

QEJA Ski Socks: A Winter Gift They’ll Use All Season

Danner N45 Low hiking shoe on a muddy forest trail, featuring a breathable tan upper, lace-up closure, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole designed for traction and durability during long-distance hiking.

Danner N45 Low hiking shoe on a muddy forest trail, featuring a breathable tan upper, lace-up closure, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole designed for traction and durability during long-distance hiking.

Danner N45 Hiker

Photo of pool at Firefall Ranch

Photo of pool at Firefall Ranch

Firefall Ranch: The Perfect Getaway and Gift Idea

Skier making a sharp turn with snow flying and a lot of smiles at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resrt in Tahoe.

Skier making a sharp turn with snow flying and a lot of smiles at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resrt in Tahoe.

Dodge Ridge 4 Day Pass

Image of person sitting in a Tentsile Tree Ten

Image of person sitting in a Tentsile Tree Ten

Tentsile Tree Tent

White Buzz Centris folding e-bike with fat tires, step-through frame, front basket, and rear rack parked on a grassy field.

White Buzz Centris folding e-bike with fat tires, step-through frame, front basket, and rear rack parked on a grassy field.

Buzz Centris Folding E-Bike

Kayak Connection Gift Certificate

Industry News and Notes

Panom, u których zdiagnozowano zaburzenia erekcji prącia, często zaleca się Viagra bez recepty dla mężczyzn. Można jednak dodać do swojej apteczki każdy inny lek z tym samym składnikiem aktywnym. Czym jest Sildenafil (generyczny Viagra)? Bardzo często lekarze polecają jedynie oryginalny Viagra, jednak inne leki o innym symbolu handlowym i producencie również z powodzeniem rozwiążą problemy z erekcją przy jednoczesnym podrażnieniu seksualnym.

Avian Influenza Detected in Northern Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park

Industry News

03/10/2026

The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series Welcomes Big Mountain Skier John Collinson

02/09/2026

Photo of man standing to a lot of cannabis plants

Photo of man standing to a lot of cannabis plants

California Illegal Cannabis Seizures Up 18× Since 2022

Industry News

02/03/2026

photo so beautiful wildflower bloom, including California poppies

photo so beautiful wildflower bloom, including California poppies

Colorful Wildflower Displays Expected This Spring

Industry News

02/03/2026

American black bear standing in sagebrush and shrubs, facing left in a natural meadow habitat.

American black bear standing in sagebrush and shrubs, facing left in a natural meadow habitat.

Keeping Tahoe’s Black Bears Wild

Industry News

02/03/2026

CDFW helicopter capturing mule deer with net and sling during wildlife research operation in Northern California mountains for GPS collaring and migration tracking.

CDFW helicopter capturing mule deer with net and sling during wildlife research operation in Northern California mountains for GPS collaring and migration tracking.

CDFW to Conduct Helicopter Capture and Collaring Efforts for Deer, Elk and Gray Wolves in Northern California

Industry News

01/06/2026

Night skier in an illuminated reflective suit carving deep powder on a color-lit mountain slope, with an "Atomic" ski visible.

Night skier in an illuminated reflective suit carving deep powder on a color-lit mountain slope, with an "Atomic" ski visible.

Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series #2: “Illuminating the Threads of Connection” with Chris Benchetler

Industry News

12/31/2025

Emily Harrington climbs the sheer granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, ascending the Golden Gate route with ropes and gear high above the valley floor.

Emily Harrington climbs the sheer granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, ascending the Golden Gate route with ropes and gear high above the valley floor.

Emily Harrington Kicks Off the 20th Annual Winter Speaker Series with “Yosemite and Beyond”

Industry News

11/06/2025

byPress Release

Two cyclists wearing camouflage and orange safety vests pause on a forest trail, looking toward a waterfall cascading down a mountain covered in dense evergreen trees.

Two cyclists wearing camouflage and orange safety vests pause on a forest trail, looking toward a waterfall cascading down a mountain covered in dense evergreen trees.

TRCP Applauds Senate Committee Markup of the Fix Our Forests Act

Industry News

10/22/2025

Scenic photo of Picacho State Recreation Area in California

Scenic photo of Picacho State Recreation Area in California

California State Parks To Visit During Fall

Industry News

10/08/2025

Two tents set up on a grassy bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a camper relaxing and enjoying California’s coastal view.

Two tents set up on a grassy bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a camper relaxing and enjoying California’s coastal view.

California Passes AB 518, Expanding Camping Access and Supporting Rural Communities

Industry News

10/02/2025

Photo of members of California State Parks and Save the Redwoods League staff on the repaired pedestrian bridge of the recently reopened Pfeiffer Falls Trail.

Photo of members of California State Parks and Save the Redwoods League staff on the repaired pedestrian bridge of the recently reopened Pfeiffer Falls Trail.

Pfeiffer Falls Trail reopens in Big Sur after bridge reconstruction

Industry News

09/18/2025

Gear

Photo of women's Arc’teryx Cerium Hybrid Hoody in black

Photo of women's Arc’teryx Cerium Hybrid Hoody in black

Arc’Teryx Cerium Hybrid Hoody

09/06/2024

Close-up of hands operating a pump on a green sleeping pad.

Close-up of hands operating a pump on a green sleeping pad.

Exped Widget Pump

09/06/2024

Photo of Leki Ultratrail FX.ONE pole

Photo of Leki Ultratrail FX.ONE pole

Leki Ultratrail FX.ONE

08/20/2024

Photos of Helinox Chair Zero High Back chair

Photos of Helinox Chair Zero High Back chair

Helinox Chair Zero High Back

08/06/2024

Blond surfer holding Sierra Stick on a beach.

Blond surfer holding Sierra Stick on a beach.

Sierra Stick Gear Review

04/09/2024

Author in Yulex wetsuit.

Author in Yulex wetsuit.

The Yulex Wetsuit by Patagonia

03/07/2024

jetboil minimo cooking system

jetboil minimo cooking system

Jetboil MiniMo Cooking System

10/15/2023

rendezvous™ sun shield 120 wing

rendezvous™ sun shield 120 wing

Rendezvous™ Sun Shield 120 Wing

10/11/2023

Bike and Running

Photo of two hikers with backpacks looking off trail into a beautiful cove on Catalina Island.

Photo of two hikers with backpacks looking off trail into a beautiful cove on Catalina Island.

Earn Your Beer #138: Santa Catalina by Land and Sea

11/20/2025

Bike to the Future Ride 2025

09/10/2025

Photo of Chris McNamara overlooking the Slinkard Valley.

Photo of Chris McNamara overlooking the Slinkard Valley.

Chris McNamara: Trail Scout

Biking

08/08/2025

byKurt Gensheimer

Group of cyclists riding uphill on a mountain road, smiling and waving at the camera ! 44th Annual Death Ride

Group of cyclists riding uphill on a mountain road, smiling and waving at the camera ! 44th Annual Death Ride

The 44th Annual Death Ride is Fast Approaching

06/13/2025

byPress Release

Santa Cruz Firecracker Race Celebrates 40 Years

05/30/2025

Photo of the author Krista Houghton on her Mountain Bike in the desert

Photo of the author Krista Houghton on her Mountain Bike in the desert

Age Is Just a Number

Biking

04/15/2025

byKrista Houghton

Close up of a bike with a Joshua tree in the background

Close up of a bike with a Joshua tree in the background

Biking Through Joshua Tree National Park: A Desert Adventure

Biking

04/10/2025

Photo of Alenka in back of an old, rusty, abandoned car with her bike and gear next to it.

Photo of Alenka in back of an old, rusty, abandoned car with her bike and gear next to it.

She Rides: Alenka Vrecek’s 2,500-Mile Journey Between Two Homes

Biking

04/09/2025

Photo of Matt and Bob during a stop during their bike tour through Joshua Tree National Park with iconic Joshua trees in the background.

Photo of Matt and Bob during a stop during their bike tour through Joshua Tree National Park with iconic Joshua trees in the background.

Cycling Through Joshua Tree National Park: A Desert Adventure

Biking

04/08/2025

Hiking & Backpacking

Image of Yosemite Valley in the river with snow covered peaks and rocks along the river.

Image of Yosemite Valley in the river with snow covered peaks and rocks along the river.

National Parks in Winter

Winter in National Parks offer serene beauty and solitude beyond summer crowds Before Lassen Peak gave me a great day on my skis, it gave me a rude awakening in my sleeping bag. Heavy snow…

01/21/2025

byMatt Johanson

photo of Kula Cloth on backpacks

photo of Kula Cloth on backpacks

Kula Cloth

12/12/2024

lava beds national monument

lava beds national monument

Exploring Lava Beds National Monument

Backpacking & Hiking

07/15/2024

byMatt Johanson

Surfing and Paddling

Six paddlers in a blue outrigger canoe race on the ocean, showcasing Polynesian heritage and teamwork in competitive water sports.

Six paddlers in a blue outrigger canoe race on the ocean, showcasing Polynesian heritage and teamwork in competitive water sports.

California Outrigger Canoeing: Tradition, Competition, and Community

12/04/2025

byAnthea Raymond

A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a large blue wave, carving sharply as water sprays around them near a rocky coastline.

A surfer in a black wetsuit rides a large blue wave, carving sharply as water sprays around them near a rocky coastline.

Saving Our Surf

11/22/2025

byKrista Houghton

Four people in a raft navigate whitewater rapids, with a guide steering from the back. Perfect for adventure travel and outdoor sports articles.

Four people in a raft navigate whitewater rapids, with a guide steering from the back. Perfect for adventure travel and outdoor sports articles.

Dory Boats

11/03/2025

byAnthea Raymond

Photo of a 20-foot drop into the Devil’s Washbowl

Photo of a 20-foot drop into the Devil’s Washbowl

The Middle Fork of the Kings River: California’s Ultimate Kayaking Challenge

05/14/2025

Thrilling whitewater rafting scene with a group navigating heavy rapids in a green inflatable raft.

Thrilling whitewater rafting scene with a group navigating heavy rapids in a green inflatable raft.

Rafting the American River: The Ultimate Adventure with Tributary Whitewater Tours

05/10/2025

underwater shot of a shark

underwater shot of a shark

Sharks and Us

Surfing

12/05/2024

Paddle Tribal Waters

10/17/2024

How Sustainable Surf is Revolutionizing Ocean Conservation

09/06/2024