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USA Climbing Raps into Central Oregon

Bouldering National Championships on tap at the Expo Center

Damian FaganJanuary 30, 2019September 1, 2024

Competitors will literally be climbing the walls as the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center hosts the USA Climbing Bouldering National Championship during the first two weekends in February. The event will feature many elite climbing athletes competing for spots on the U.S. National Team and U.S. Youth National Team in the discipline of bouldering. […]

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Stuff for Snow Pups

When it comes to getting outside in winter, not all dogs—or people—are created equal

Damian FaganJanuary 23, 2019January 28, 2024

Humans and dogs aren’t much different in winter. Both love to romp through fresh powder, go out for daily walks, and sniff each…well, two out of three isn’t bad. Humans layer up with hats, gloves and jackets before going outside—though some dogs are better suited to the cold than other dogs. Think husky versus chihuahua. […]

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Run, Bike, Float, Repeat

Easy Float’s first sponsored athlete takes on the Leadman & Leadwoman Leadville Series for his older brother

Isaac BiehlJanuary 16, 2019May 19, 2025

Running is hard. Biking is hard. Work is hard. Almost anything in life can deal you stress – it’s all just a battle in how we choose to manage things. Not all ailments are ones that are visible, either. Bryan Messmer, founder of Easy Float, says insomnia is what pushed him into the floating business. […]

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Winter Sky Watch

Start the new year off with celestial events over Central Oregon—including an upcoming lunar eclipse

Damian FaganJanuary 9, 2019June 27, 2025

In 2017, a total solar eclipse created a cosmic sensation across Central Oregon. The next total solar eclipse, laying a path of totality from Texas to Maine, will be April 8, 2024. So, what’s there to do in between? Answer: star party! Starry, Starry Night The winter night sky is a celestial treat for many […]

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From Rainshadow to River

It’s pretty uncommon to bring farm-to-table organic meals for a 21-day adventure on the Colorado River. Here’s how one local group achieved it

K.M. CollinsJanuary 2, 2019May 18, 2025

Whether on her farm, at market, or on the river, Sarahlee Lawrence, owner/operator/founder of Rainshadow Organics, is perpetually surrounded by an entourage of farm folk, or “farmily” as she coins it. In talking to the interns, apprentices and other Rainshadow contributors, it’s clear they’re committed to the new wave of modern farming—and Lawrence is leading […]

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Shiny New Things

Need something new to do in the outdoors? Let these activity options give you some new inspiration for the New Year

Caitlin RichmondDecember 26, 2018May 4, 2025

Even though there isn’t actually a difference between 2018 and 2019 (or any other year) there’s something about seeing the new start of January 1 that gets people thinking about all the things they need to do differently for the new year. Not that you need to change anything about yourself—but if you want to […]

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Holiday Outings

Looking for something (and maybe free) to do with family in town this week? Go play in the snow and ice!

Keely Damara, Nicole Vulcan, and Chris MillerDecember 19, 2018August 5, 2024

You’ve been cooped up in the house with your relatives for days—a length of time that has you plotting next year’s destination holiday in the tropics, sans familia. But now’s not the time to lose your sh*t, budding Grinch—because you still have to keep those relatives entertained for a few more days. Let these clutch […]

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Pro File: Graham Zimmerman

Nicest local guy slaying big mountain routes worldwide

David SwordDecember 12, 2018June 17, 2025

He’s a photographer, alpinist and intellectual, and a lover of nature, people and dogs. He’s also one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. As a professional athlete, Graham Zimmerman climbs technical rock and ice routes in the high mountains. He’s a multi-disciplined expert who excels in the wild corners of the world. Although soft […]

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Know Before You Go

Knowledge of avalanche conditions and terrain can keep snow lovers alive

David SwordDecember 5, 2018July 4, 2024

I started a particular winter morning like I often do: heading into the mountains for an early-morning session of powder skiing before work. Climbing up through the forested sections of Tumalo Mountain with only the moon and my headlamp illuminating the way, I quickly gained the ridgeline and quickened my pace, the East Face bowl coming […]

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Congress Sends Bill Bolstering Earthquake Program to President

A quake near Anchorage highlights the importance of preparation and monitoring.

Emily Benson, High Country NewsDecember 5, 2018June 9, 2024

At 8:29 a.m. on Nov. 30, part of the rock slab underneath the Pacific Ocean 7 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska, shifted, causing a magnitude 7 earthquake. As Anchorage was preparing for the day, the quake ripped apart roads, shattered windows and ruptured water and gas lines in and around the city. While officials are still assessing the damage, the biggest impacts […]

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