Every year around the globe large groups of people gather around extremely cold bodies of water dressed in polar bear costumes, swimsuits or other wacky outfits and dunk their entire body in. The U.S. specifically has been partaking in this yearly event since 1904. Bend’s next frozen celebration is happening on Feb. 5 at Riverbend […]
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Vamonos Climbing, Skiing and More
An interview with the new program coordinator for Vamonos Outside, Wesley Heredia
In late 2021, Vamonos Outside—the local nonprofit with a mission to connect, engage and inspire Latinx families & community into the outdoors—announced it had hired a new program coordinator, Wesley Heredia, to help connect with the community and to further the group’s mission. The Source Weekly connected with Heredia to talk about the new role. […]
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Nature Night: A Low-to-No Snow Future
Both areas of study are important to understanding how future climate scenarios are calculated
Historically, mountain snow-packs have functioned as large, natural water supplies that can also provide entertaining recreational activities for local outdoor sports enthusiasts. As time continues to pass by, the snowpack in the Cascades mountain range has consistently declined—which could be attributed to the many effects of climate change. In an effort to learn more about […]
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A Slam Dunk Interview
An Interview with the Harlem Globetrotters’ go-to dunker
For decades, the Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world and showing off their grade-A basketball skills. Just in time for their game at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, the Source Weekly managed to land an exclusive interview with one of the Globetrotters world renowned basketball stars, Max “Hops” Pearce, who joined the Globetrotters […]
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Great Nordeen Ski Race 2022
Ski and bike races start at Mt. Bachelor
The 2022 ski season in Central Oregon is in full swing. As the snow continues to fall, winter-style events are on the docket, including the 19th Annual Great Nordeen Ski Race happening on Jan. 23. The event will feature both a Nordic ski and fat tire bike race leaving from Mt. Bachelor. The Nordic ski […]
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Ski, Eat and Chill at Elk Lake
A ski session with a three-course meal and heavy duty transportation
A popular winter sport destination located 25 miles southwest of Bend is hosting a moonlight ski and bite event that features a unique and chilly experience for those who seek good food and better night skiing. The event, hosted by Elk Lake Resort, features a ski down Trail 5, boasting a 1,500-foot descent and a 4% […]
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“Snowsplore” Santiam Pass
Nordic ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile trails lead winter enthusiasts out into the Santiam Pass area
Santiam Pass, named for the Kalapuya people who lived along the Santiam River long before emigrants and pioneers entered the region, is a relatively low pass on the Cascade crest which connects the Willamette Valley to Central Oregon. The 4,816-foot-high summit at Santiam Pass may be wanting for elevation, but the area offers a wealth […]
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Ice Rink Open for the Season in Redmond
Operating hours may be adjusted on holidays and/or due to inclement weather
Just in time for Christmas and the winter season, the City of Redmond and the Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District opened the ice-skating rink located on Seventh St. Plaza, in between Deschutes and Evergreen Avenues. “The approximately 4,000-square-foot rink will operate seven days a week until the end of March, weather permitting,” according to […]
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Christmas Day & Family Photo Ops
Holiday outings that also make great backdrops
To celebrate an adventurous Christmas, imagine standing at the top of a winter wonderland waterfall or on a snowy volcano with your loved ones. In this modern, millennial-ruled holiday corner of the calendar, you’d better have an Instagram-worthy family photo to push around on all your channels or you might just fall off the self-importance […]
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New Year’s Eve Snowtacular
Ski in 2022 at Hoodoo
As 2021 slowly turns the corner into 2022, and the heavens finally open up in Central Oregon for a good powder dumping, focus your gaze toward the slopes this holiday season to discover exciting New Year’s Eve plans—including Hoodoo’s all-day party on the mountain. On Dec. 31, ring in a fresh start at this family-friendly […]