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Dirty Half Turns 22

FootZone’s Trail Half Marathon leads runners down scenic, single-track routes on Phil’s Trail

FootZone started hosting the Dirty Half Marathon in 2001 out at Phil’s Trailhead, and it was an instant hit. When it was created it was the first trail half marathon in the Pacific Northwest, according to Thomas Morgan, buyer at FootZone. After the community showed up in support 22 years ago, FootZone has been making […]

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Queer Joy โ€˜Out In the Wildโ€™

Weekend outdoor festival creates a safe and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Smith Rock State Park

Out In The Wild Festival is a three-day, three-night queer outdoor festival, and the festival’s purpose is to “to create an inclusive environment for folks to be able to take up space and feel more protected from homophobia, transphobia and misogyny,” according to the festival website. The inaugural festival will take place Thursday, May 18 […]

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Lace Up for Race Season

Central Oregon’s running scene is ready to race

It’s racing season! The sun is out, the blue skies are back and the trails are ready to see some steps. Central Oregonians are lacing up for 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and crazy trail distances. Here’s a little roundup of races for May. Saturday 5/6 Bend Beer Chase Run and Drink and Run and Drink […]

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Conscious Commuting with May 2023 Walk + Roll

Participate in a region-wide challenge to encourage sustainable transportation and win prizes

As the sun comes out and the temperatures heat up, the wheels are rolling out for spring. Central and Eastern Oregonians are invited to hop on their bikes and put on their walking shoes for a commuting challenge to kick off the warm weather season. The May 2023 Walk + Roll Challenge begins Monday, May […]

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Get Green with The Environmental Center

Repair Café and Happy Hour in the Garden cultivate community though learning and sustainability practices

The Environmental Center’s Repair Cafรฉ and Happy Hour in the Garden offer the community ways to get their hands dirty, learn something new and show a little love for the Earth. Repair Cafรฉ The Environmental Center‘s 10th annual Repair Cafรฉ is on Wednesday, April 26 at Oregon State University-Cascades. This free public event will show […]

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Calling All Van-Lifers and Mountain Lovers

Mt. Bachelor hosts RendezVan, a weekend of spring shredding, après ski shenanigans and snow yoga

Celebrating Mt. Bachelor’s spring skiing and the van-life culture in the PNW, RendezVan brings mountain lovers together for a weekend of sharing outdoor passion with music and activities. RV-ers, campers and van-lifers from all over will fill the Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area parking lot from April 19 to 23. Overnight camping passes sold […]

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Ladies, Get Your Running Shoes On!

Beginner-centric running programs from Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching offer women a way to find comfort and confidence

Running can be an intimidating sport to get into, because it requires confidence and motivation. Progress is built step by step, and it can be hard to find the “umph” to get out on the trails or streets. Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching offers women in Bend an opportunity to ease into the sport with a […]

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Women Shredding the Parks

Female skiers and snowboarders are invited to the Women’s Progression Sessions at Mt. Bachelor to learn freeride and freestyle

On Saturday and Sunday, people who identify as female are invited to learn some fresh tips, rip some new tricks and soak up the freestyle fun with two snowboard slopestyle athletes, Jade Thurgood and Zoe Kelapos. The Women’s Progression Sessions multi-day programming at Mt. Bachelor will unite female athletes and create a space for women […]

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XC Skiing Like A Pioneer Mailman

John Craig Memorial Ski Race and Tour celebrates winter beauty and the story of a journey across the McKenzie Pass

The Oregon Nordic Club will host the John Craig Memorial Ski Race and Tour this Saturday, March 18. This citizen cross-country ski event takes participants over the McKenzie Highway to the Dee Wright Memorial at McKenzie Pass, on groomed trails. “John Templeton Craig was a pioneer mailman who died during a sudden winter snowstorm on […]

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