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Ski for All with OAS

Oregon Adaptive Sports hosts a fundraiser to spread outdoor accessibility awareness
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Riders of all abilities will join together to take on the Summit Games at the sixth annual Ski for All on Saturday, March 18. This event is hosted by Oregon Adaptive Sports as one of its major fundraisers. OAS is an adaptive sports organization that provides access to life-changing outdoor experiences for people with disabilities. […]

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Showing Women What They’re Capable of, with Mountain Biking

Ladies AllRide offers an inclusive environment to gain confidence and get out on the mountain biking trails
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Central Oregon is big into mountain biking, and it’s never too late to get into it. Ladies AllRide camps make it an accessible sport for people identifying as women to get out on the trails. Inviting people of all skill levels, all skin colors, all LGBTQ+, non-binary, all ages 18+, all body types and all […]

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Mountainfilm on Tour is Making Moves

The Environmental Center’s annual fundraising event brings inspiring adventure films to the Tower Theatre
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Mountainfilm on Tour is back in Bend. The short film series highlights individuals from around the world, featuring stories of everything from adventure to culture to climate change to resilience. The Environmental Center will host Mountainfilm on Tour at the Tower Theatre as its annual fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25. “It’s […]

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Black Excellence Talent Show and Art Gallery

Celebrating creative and talented Black youth and young adults with a multi-faceted showcase
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The two-part Black Excellence Showcase came from one of the Central Oregon Community College Afrocentric Studies Club meetings. While brainstorming ideas and collaborating with programs to celebrate Black History Month and Black culture, the students discovered they wanted to focus on uplifting creative youth and young adults in the Black community, according to Marcus LeGrand, […]

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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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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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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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If You’re New Here: Four Central Oregon Outdoor Activities to Check Out in the New Year

New to Bend or just need something new to do? We got you with this list.
by Becca Murphy

New to Bend or just need something new to do? Wintertime in Central Oregon is beautiful, but it can be hard to break out of the house, or even out of old patterns. Here are four outdoor activities that newbies and those-who-need-new-activities can check off in the new year. Night Skiing at Hoodoo Want to […]

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Go Here: Don’t Wing It When It Comes to Waxing

The Gear Fix offers free wax sessions for Central Oregon to learn and care for skis and boards
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Attention all skiers and snowboarders! For every three to five full days of shredding on the mountain, a wax session is recommended, according to Katie Marvasti, ski and bike shop manager at The Gear Fix. You can never wax your board or skis too many times. It makes gliding over the snow smoother and easier. […]

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It’s a Snowboarder’s Weekend

Back for the 15th year, the Dirksen Derby Snowboard & Sit-Ski Rally Race takes over Bend
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Since its first race in 2007, the Dirksen Derby has brought snowboarders from all over to Mt. Bachelor for weekends full of shredding, community and uplifting support. Josh Dirksen, professional snowboarder of 35 years, was inspired to organize this race to raise money for Tyler Eklund, who was severely injured in the USASA Snowboard Nationals […]

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