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SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures

Charlie Pankey

Booking Overview

This is a regional outdoor-adventure interview show focused on the Sierra Nevada, featuring writers, explorers, backpackers, creators, and lifelong mountain locals. Agencies could credibly pitch outdoor authors, guides, conservationists, gear and skills experts, destination specialists, and knowledgeable local historians with relevant Sierra or mountain experience; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 164

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.3k subscribers

Instagram: 3.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

charliepankey@sierrarecmagazine.com

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Host

Charlie Pankey - Outdoor journalist, Sierra Nevada explorer, and publisher of Sierra Rec Magazine. He has spent nearly two decades exploring the Sierra and has published the magazine for 14 years.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand expertise in Sierra Nevada recreation, travel, conservation, local history, outdoor skills, or mountain communities; authorship, guiding experience, or a distinctive personal outdoor background is valuable.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Outdoor writing or storytelling, Specialized backcountry experience, Creation of outdoor programs or experiences, Longstanding ties to Sierra communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Michelle - Returning To Backpacking After Foot Surgery, Backcountry Fishing, Sierra Destinations, Outdoor Skills, And Helping Women Experience Their First Backcountry Adventures.

Juan Veruete - Backpacking Rae Lakes Via Kearsarge Pass, Acclimation, Trip Preparation, Pack Systems, Backcountry Trout Fishing, And The Realities Of High Sierra Travel.

Rocci Twitchell - Growing Up In The Sierra Nevada, Returning To Mountain Communities, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Family Traditions, Native American Perspectives On Land, And Preserving Local Communities.

Recent Topics

Sierra Nevada, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, Conservation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures
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What Happens When Kids Experience Yosemite for the First Time | NatureBridge

October 06, 2026

What happens when a kid who has never camped, backpacked or visited Yosemite National Park steps off a bus and sees Yosemite Valley for the first time?NatureBridge Yosemite Campus Director Corinne Dedini and Operations Manager Andrés Escalante join Sierra Rec Now host Charlie Pankey for a conversation about outdoor education, environmental science and the power of introducing young people to the outdoors.NatureBridge brings thousands of students to Yosemite each year for immersive outdoor sci...

Getting Kids Outside: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship & Building GO Deck

September 29, 2026

Getting kids outside doesn't require a national park, expensive outdoor gear or a big family vacation. Sometimes the best outdoor adventures for kids are hiding right in your own neighborhood.For Deanna Ratnikova, founder of GO Deck, that realization started during the pandemic. As a single mom living in downtown San Diego, Deanna suddenly found herself balancing work, motherhood and life with a three-year-old while many of the playgrounds, group activities and community spaces around the...

Camping With Kids: Family Adventures, National Parks & Raising Outdoor Kids with Natalie Vereen-Davis

September 22, 2026

Camping with kids doesn't require the perfect RV, expensive outdoor gear or a perfectly planned family adventure. Sometimes it starts with a borrowed tent, a pair of hand-me-down boots and simply deciding to get outside.Natalie Vereen-Davis is the creator of CampingKiddos, a family camping and outdoor travel resource helping parents explore campgrounds, state parks, national parks and road trips with their kids. She joins Sierra Rec Now host Charlie Pankey as part of the Built Outside ser...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures?

SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures is hosted by Charlie Pankey. Its publicly listed email is charliepankey@sierrarecmagazine.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures?

The publicly listed email for SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures: charliepankey@sierrarecmagazine.com.

How many listeners does SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures have?

Podseeker estimates SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures?

SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand expertise in Sierra Nevada recreation, travel, conservation, local history, outdoor skills, or mountain communities; authorship, guiding experience, or a distinctive personal outdoor background is valuable. Common among recent guests: Published books; Outdoor writing or storytelling; Specialized backcountry experience. Recent guests include Lisa Michelle, Juan Veruete, and Rocci Twitchell.

How hard is it to get booked on SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures cover?

Recent episodes cover Sierra Nevada, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, and Conservation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

charliepankey@sierrarecmagazine.com

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