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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

by Allie Noland December 21, 2022January 18, 2024

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

by Allie Noland December 14, 2022August 15, 2024

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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Go Here: Illuminating the Deschutes with Holiday Spirit

Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade takes over the water this weekend

by Allie Noland December 7, 2022February 25, 2025

Uniting the outdoor, active spirit of Bend with holiday cheer, the Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade will brighten the water with battery-powered and solar-powered holiday lights, Christmas music and festive energy. Decked-out canoes, kayaks and paddle boats will parade up the Deschutes this Friday, Dec. 9 and are invited back to Tumalo Creek for […]

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Lemon Gulch Project Aims for Ochoco Bike Trails

Ochoco Trails asks for submitted comments in support of a proposed 52-mile mountain bike trail system

by Allie Noland November 30, 2022July 3, 2024

The Lemon Gulch Trails Project is paving the way for local and visiting mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts with a proposed trail system in the Ochoco National Forest. Mountain biking is a sport that has seen tremendous growth over the last couple decades and the growth isn’t slowing. Currently, there are 156.5 miles of non-motorized […]

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Go Here: Turkey Trotting Around Central Oregon

Celebrate your Thanksgiving day with a healthy jog

by Allie Noland November 23, 2022February 14, 2025

I Like Pie in Bend on Thanksgiving Day, Thu., Nov. 24 Starting the morning off with a slice of pie while supporting a local nonprofit is hard to beat. Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone will host the 16th annual “I Like Pie” Thanksgiving Day run benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Bend. Families and […]

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Go Here: Gliding Into Ice-Skating Season

Seventh Mountain Resort hosts its annual opening skate weekend and food drive, with a winter bazaar

by Allie Noland November 16, 2022October 26, 2024

Seventh Mountain Resort has been the place to ice skate in Bend since the ’70s. This weekend, the resort will host its ice rink opening festivities for the season. The 8th annual food drive benefiting the Bend Food Project and the Giving Plate will run from Friday to Sunday, and attendees are encouraged to bring […]

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Go Here: Get Stoked with Hoodoo’s Wintervention

With over $50,000 in prizes, this giveaway event series is preparing Central Oregon for snow

by Allie Noland November 9, 2022December 8, 2024

Hoodoo Ski Area knows how to get Central Oregon stoked for a powder-packed ski and snowboard season. Over the course of the next three months, Hoodoo Wintervention is dumping over $50,000 in lift tickets, overnight lodging, gear, skis, boards and more. The giveaway series starts at Three Creeks Brewing from 6-8pm on Tuesday, Nov. 15. […]

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Go Here: Smith Rock Trail Party

With many visitors comes trail damage and user-made trails

by Allie Noland November 2, 2022August 16, 2023

Running and hiking the scenic trails of Central Oregon is popular with community members and visitors. With the flowing Deschutes River, magnificent rock formations and ever-changing nature, Smith Rock is a state park in Oregon that sees many recreators over the course of the year. And with many visitors, comes trail damage and user-made trails. […]

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Go Here: Happy Girls Run

Happy Girls Run has been putting on races for over 10 years to provide a supportive and inclusive running environment for women.

by Allie Noland November 2, 2022September 13, 2024

Uniting female athletes and providing a bonding space for women to run together, Happy Girls Run is hosting a half-marathon and a 5K race in Sisters on Saturday, Nov. 5. With two races to choose from, runners of all levels can participate. The half-marathon race will wind through the Peterson Ridge Trail system, beneath the […]

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Bend Witches Paddle the Deschutes

A Bend-style Halloween event in support of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

by Allie Noland October 26, 2022August 2, 2025

The 4th Annual Bend Witches Paddle will take place on Halloween Day, Oct. 31, from 3-5pm at Riverbend Park. The concept is simple. Community members dress up as a witch or warlock, grab a paddleboard and head out to Riverbend Park to paddle down the Deschutes River. This event is in support of the MountainStar […]

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