Is there any event more Bend than the Pole Pedal Paddle? Since 1976 the multi-sport race has displayed the outdoor activities that Bend builds its culture around. In the six-leg race participants ski down Mt. Bachelor, Nordic ski, road bike down from the mountain, run through dirt trails, paddle the Deschutes and cross the finish […]
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Outdoor Film Festivals
Outdoor Film Festivals Film aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! Two outdoor film festivals rock ‘n’ roll into the Tower Theatre on back to back nights. Bend Endurance Academy and Mountain Supply will present Reel Rock 16 May 4, while Cog Wild, Oregon Adaptive Sports and Dirty Freehub sponsor the Bicycle Film Festival’s first appearance in […]
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Smith Rock Spring Thing
An annual spring cleanup at Smith Rock Returns
Smith Rock has seen a huge increase in visitors in the past few years. This is evidenced by any weekend trip out to the park where cars are seen to be parked to the pumpkin patch and sometimes beyond. Some estimates claim over 750,000 people visit the park each year. In 2021 all Oregon state […]
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2022 Bend Bike Swap
It should come as no surprise that outdoor enthusiasts of Central Oregon may have a bit of a gear consuming problem. One of the positive aspects of this consumption is that garages fill up quickly, which means used gear is always on the loose around town. There are several robust used outdoor equipment stores in […]
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Salmon Run 2022
The half marathon, 10k & 5k returns to the Athletic Club of Bend
This week, the Salmon Run returns for its 32nd year. The Salmon Run, and many other races, have been challenged during pandemic times. In 2020 the event switched to an online only format, while last year the race moved to Pronghorn Resort due to COVID. Similar to the salmon that make their annual journey, the […]
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The Great Northwest Nationals BMX Race
Since 2008 the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center has played host to the Great Northwest Nationals BMX races. In 2022, it returns again after a two-year hiatus. “We could not be more excited to get back to the Expo Center,” says John David, chief strategy officer of USA BMX. The Great Northwest Nationals race is […]
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Don’t Worry, Ski Happy!
Josh Suran posts positive conditions reports at Mt. Bachelor in hopes of making the community smile
Josh Suran is a local avid skier who posts a regular weather report from Mt. Bachelor on his @josh_reports Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook accounts. His ultimate mission: to spread happiness and remind people to enjoy every day. Source Weekly: How long have you been skiing at Mt. Bachelor? Josh Suran: I’ve been skiing at […]
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Rock N Roll All Night,Trail Build Every Day
With thoughts of spring comes an eagerness to bust the bike out and hit the trails. After a lackluster winter trails have been primed for a while, but trail traffic is going to increase. One organization that maintains Central Oregon’s trails year-round is Central Oregon Trail Alliance. COTA has worked to build a robust mountain […]
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Sky Hunters
Experience nature as it flies right overhead
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Oh, wait, it’s actually some huge birds! From March 19-26 the High Desert Museum will return with a slate of spring programming that includes Sky Hunters, back after a two-year hiatus. The museum will showcase its various raptors on a rotating display. “The team practices with numerous birds and […]
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Lucky Leprechaun Run 2022
Celebrate all things green with a walk/run through beautiful Sisters
According to worldhistory.org, “Leprechauns are figures in Irish folklore who guard hidden treasure. Regarded as small and incredibly agile male fairies or goblins, they most often guard a pot of gold.” In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and these mythical and lucky creatures, bring your family and friends out to run, walk, skip or trot through […]