Dream the impossible. Where did I come from? Where am I now? Where are we going?” Cornelius Edison has already done what a lot of athletes grow up imagining. He dreamt the impossible and then lived it. His dream was to make it to the NFL, and he made it happen through discipline, determination and […]
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COTA Opens New Mountain Bike Trails At Wanoga Sno-Park
2 out of the planned 5 downhill trails have been completed and are open to the public starting July 9th.
The Wanoga Downhill Trails project, which has been years in the making, broke ground in mid-June and plans to add a total of 5 trails of the Wanoga Sno-Park Complex. Two out of the planned 5 trails will be open to the public starting Wednesday, July 9, which will include an advanced/black downhill flow trail […]
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New Downhill Mountain Bike Trails
Wanoga Downhill is being created by some of the best in the sport
Work is underway for a new mountain biking playground. Wanoga Downhill trails are being crafted by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance with input from some elite athletes including Carson Storch, a world-class freeride and slopestyle mountain biker as well as Dusty Wygle, a high-flying freeride mountain biker known for daring tricks. The trails are near […]
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Bend Dirt Fest
Get dirty, Bend: New event combines competition, camaraderie and dusty trails
Let’s talk dirty. The inaugural Bend Dirt Fest, organized by longtime endurance event director Mike Ripley and his company, Mudslinger Events, rolls into town on Friday, July 12, offering a mix of trail running, gravel grinding, and mountain biking fun—with a distinct local vibe. The Bend Dirt Fest is a spiritual successor to one of […]
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Cancellation of Oregon High Desert Classics Disappoints Locals
Show officials say it’s “just a pause” for a year due to low registrations
If you’ve driven down the northeast section of Hamby Road in late July, you’ve probably noticed the colorful show rings and throngs of horses and riders at J Bar J Boys Ranch. This year, those grounds will be empty for only the second time in decades as the Oregon High Desert Classics horse show, slated […]
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The Hunt for Sustainably Sourced (By You) Food
Morel Foraging in Central Oregon
If you like the idea of eating sustainably harvested, local food, and also love cooking, and maybe even hiking, then keep reading. This article is for you. I want to share some tips on mushroom hunting, specifically for morels, here in central Oregon. Mushroom hunting is a family friendly activity, and due to the variety […]
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Toxic Algae a Growing Concern (with Humans to Blame)
Harmful cyanobacteria blooms are becoming more prevalent in water bodies. How to keep your family and pets safe.
The spread of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) impacting water bodies throughout Central Oregon and surrounding areas creates cause for concern as exposure, ingestion and inhalation can have life threatening affects. It’s true that many types of algae are safe, so the proper identification of toxic algae can be life saving for humans and pets alike. […]
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No Man’s Land Film Festival
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the touring film festival showcases the challenges and triumphs of womanhood in the outdoors
“You’re so amazing!” “No. I’m an average person with a lot of problems.” The exploration of this sentiment is too often stifled in the pursuit — and documentation — of outdoorsy adventure and achievement. Since 2015, however, the No Man’s Land Film Festival, has sought to fix that. The festival visits Volcanic Theatre Pub on […]
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Backcountry Paradise
Two remote skiing destinations offer stunning views
Summer is in the air in Central Oregon and flowers are blossoming! Merino wool layers and puffy jackets are being replaced by shorts and blouses; big insulated boots replaced by sandals and Birkenstocks. Summer sports such as biking and hiking are defrosting and the transition from winter to summer is almost complete. A lot of […]
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The Future is Adaptive at Mt. Bachelor, Thanks to OAS
Monoskier Joanna Adams offers insight and inspiration
It shouldn’t be a secret that Bend’s backyard offers some of the best adaptive skiing on the planet. While the able-bodied enjoy “Mt. Bachelor,” everyone else skis “OAS” — as those in the adaptive sports community call it. Two names for the same mountain, depending on who you ask. Oregon Adaptive Sports has been offering […]
