Sierra Mountains Hidden Treasures // Lost & Found

Trails inevitably come and go, but rarely are they lost forever. In California’s Northern Sierra Nevada, between Downieville and Sierra City, the area’s mining history contributed to a network of trails that faded away with the Gold Rush. But now, recreation has begun their resurrection, contributing to the local small-town economies and preserving the area’s rich history. Professional mountain biker Eric Porter and Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship’s trail whisperer Kurt Gensheimer spent a week in the Lost Sierra this past fall, riding forgotten trails and finding a different kind of wealth than the area is known for.

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Lost & Found: Hidden Treasure in the Lost Sierra

Riding by
Eric Porter
Kurt Gensheimer

Produced by
Eric Porter

Directed by
Ross Reid

Cinematography & Editing
Ross Reid

Additional Footage
Colby Elliot

Logistics & Camp Chef
Frank Gulla

Special Thanks
Mark Weir
Marco Osbourne
Ryan Finney
Red Moose Cafe
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

Music
Weinland - “People Like You”
David Mumford - “Night Without Sleep”
Broke for Free - “A Beautiful Life”
Josh Woodward - “Insomnia”
Broke for Free - “Juparo”

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