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Allie Noland

Allie graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in journalism and public relations. She loves writing articles that have anything to do with the outdoors and culture. When she’s not writing, you can find her skiing, playing volleyball, backpacking, gardening or sitting at a local coffee shop.

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Raising Money for Avalanche Safety

The Fresh Tracks Silent Auction and VertFest are two of Central Oregon Avalanche Center’s biggest fundraisers
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Central Oregon Avalanche Center is a community-funded nonprofit that works to provide Central Oregon with daily avalanche forecasts by zone. It was founded as a nonprofit in 2009 and has been providing the region with forecasts and updates ever since. This nonprofit doesn’t receive any government, state or U.S. Forest Service funding. Since there are […]

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Caravan Up to Hoodoo for Thrifty Thursdays

Bunk+Brew and Love & Play Bend invite Central Oregon to caravan, boot up, shred powder and eat some of chef Nick’s chili
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Lift ticket and season pass prices are higher than ever, but Hoodoo Ski Resort is maintaining an affordable option on Thursdays with its $29 all-day lift tickets — $40 cheaper than the regular day pass. Bunk+Brew, an outdoor, adventure-seeking hostel, food cart lot and events basecamp in Bend, partnered with Nickolas Crockett from Love & […]

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Getting the Ball Rolling with Four More Amphitheater Shows

Hayden Homes announces Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band, Whiskey Myers, Sylvan Esso and Rebelution
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced its fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh concerts of the 2023 season, adding some variety to the lineup—Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band, Whiskey Myers, Sylvan Esso and Rebelution. The Beatles’ very own drummer and vocalist Ringo Starr will fill Bend with familiar rock melodies on Saturday, June 3. Ringo Starr & […]

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Cacao as Ceremony

Dr. Michelle Ericksen holds cacao healing ceremonies aimed at bringing renewal, meditation and nurturing to Central Oregon
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Warming the body with mindfulness and a hot cup of cacao can fill people with unconditional love, comfort, gentle energy and health benefits, says the facilitator of a local ceremony. These ceremonies invite individuals to explore and embrace the deepest truths of who they are through the healing powers of cacao. Seeing the cacao ceremonies […]

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Finding Your Life Force with Shadow Yoga

Continuum: A School of Shadow Yoga offers Central Oregon a pathway to unite physical and spiritual health
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Taking the time to feel centered, peel back the layers of the true self and focusing on breath can be hard in an age of over-stimulating media and fast-paced life. Shadow yoga attempts to offer individuals a system of unlocking the strength to look within. As an intermediate yogi, I thought I had tried every […]

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App-solute Guide to Tracking Fitness

Accomplish your goals, find inspiration and track progress with these three fitness apps
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With hundreds of fitness apps out there, I went on a mission to find three worth sharing with Central Oregon readers. After downloading, using and deleting dozens of health apps, these are the three I kept on my phone and plan to use in my fitness routine. Nike Training Club: For finding the perfect gym […]

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Go Here: Noticing, Appreciating and Respecting Wildlife on Snowshoes

Think Wild hosts Wildlife Track ID Snowshoe Hike and Oregon Wild hosts Snowshoe Central Oregon webinar
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All the hype during winter surrounds skiing and snowboarding. Snowshoeing never gets enough love, even though it is one of the most accessible snow sports out there, doesn’t require a ton of gear and is gentle on the body. “There isn’t a huge learning curve. It just takes a second to get used to having […]

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Gung Ho for Shows: Put on Your Puffy and Party

Apres Ski Bashes at The Commons light up and bring community to downtown Bend
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The Commons and Mt. Bachelor are partnering to bring life to the Mirror Pond Plaza during the winter months. The Apres Ski Bash concert series is all about bringing the community together through local live music, dancing, food/drink and bundling up outside. With four concerts lined up, the Apres Ski Bashes resemble the energy of […]

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Go Here: If You’re New Here: Track Your Ski Days with the Mt. Bachelor App

Find friends, earn achievements and medals, check out operating status and more with the multi-use app
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As a skier or snowboarder, have you ever gone up to ski or snowboard and had the toughest time meeting up with your friends and family? Ever catch yourself trying to find which lifts/runs are open? Ever wonder how many days, lifts and runs you fit into a season? The Mt. Bachelor app, released last […]

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Live Music with Hoodoo’s Friday Night Lights

Ablis CBD partnered with Hoodoo to bring live music and more to the mountain
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On Friday night at Hoodoo for just $39, people can ski, listen to live music, meet pro skiers and snowboarders, sit around bonfires and mingle. For those who stay off the slopes, it’s free. Hoodoo partnered with Ablis CBD for its Friday Night Light series, hosting live music with rotating artists every Friday from 6-9pm, […]

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