This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, I sat down with explorer, photographer, and author Sydney Martinez, who has spent nearly two decades traveling every dusty road, alpine trail, and ghost town in the Silver State. Her new book, Finding Nevada Wild, published by Schiffer in 2025, captures that Nevada — the one few people take the time to see.

More Than a Guide — A Love Letter to Nevada

Finding Nevada Wild is more than a travel book. It’s a story of connection — to place, to people, and to self.

“When you go out there,” Sydney told me, “you might find a version of yourself you haven’t met before.”

Her perspective mirrors what so many Sierra Rec readers and listeners already understand: the best adventures aren’t always marked on a map. They’re found on the edges of comfort — in the quiet canyons, under vast skies, and in the moments of wonder that remind us how small we really are.

Read the full article HERE.