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Ice skating—like nearly everything—looks a little different this winter season

Hockey won’t be available in league form at all this year, but the Adult Curling League remains open
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The “ice sports” season began this week at The Pavilion in Bend—but like most activities during this pandemic year, things will operate differently. Among the biggest changes for this season: Hockey, a popular sport among Bendites young and old, won’t be available in league form at all this year, since it’s considered a contact sport […]

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Learn About Gravel Biking in the Skyline Forest

Ever wanted to bike the Skyline Forest, but don’t know where to go?
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Ever wanted to bike the Skyline Forest, but don’t know where to go? An upcoming webinar gives locals the chance to learn about gravel biking on the privately owned land. The Deschutes Land Trust—which has long worked to help preserve the forest and protect it from development—is partnering with Dirty Freehub for a virtual event […]

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Race on Your Own and Against Other Runners and Riders with 10 Barrel’s Race Series

Each week there’s a new course to tackle
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We know—you wish racing wasn’t so siloed and solo this year… but alas. For those looking to add a healthy dose of competition to their running or mountain biking routines, the 10 Barrel “Riding Solo” and “Running Solo” stage race series continue through the first week of November. Each week there’s a new course to […]

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Teton Gravity Research adds second film screening

Among those featured in the film is Oregon freeskier Sammy Carlson.
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The action sports media company, Teton Gravity Research, is marking its 25th anniversary this year—and with that, it’s putting out a new film. “Make Believe” already screened once during a sold-out show at the Tower Theatre Oct. 3, but those who missed it have another chance Oct. 9. The film celebrates the athletes who have […]

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Buy the Pray for Snow Truck, Help with Fire Relief

A unique fundraiser to help the victims of the Oregon wildfires
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10 Barrel Brewing is conducting a unique fundraiser to help the victims of the Oregon wildfires. The brewery is selling its iconic “Pray for Snow” truck—used for rail jam events at everything from its Pray for Snow parties to Oregon WinterFest—and donating the proceeds to the American Red Cross to help West Coast fire victims. […]

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Many of Oregon’s beloved outdoor spaces are burned out or imperiled right now.

Here are some places to donate to firefighters, evacuees
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The Lionshead Fire on Mt. Jefferson and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation is the largest fire burning in Central Oregon—while at the same time, at least a dozen other fires have destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 10 people. Another 22 are still missing. For those looking to help evacuees and firefighters, the […]

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Watch in the Outdoors: BendFilm’s Drive-In Pop Ups Continue!

Pack some snacks, grab a blanket and head down for a nostalgic night of fun under the stars.
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Update: 9/11/20: BendFilm’s screening of “I am Not Your Negro” has been canceled due to wildfire smoke. Stay tuned for updates on other cancellations. BendFilm’s Drive-In Pop Up movie series will continue through September, as announced Tuesday. The new lineup will feature an encore screening of “The Last Blockbuster” and a local premiere of “The […]

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Go Here: Three Chill Lakes

In the era of social distancing, finding a swim spot with no crowds gets even more crucial
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You’ve got the sunscreen and the towels and the swimsuits. You packed the cooler filled with cold drinks and snacks. Maybe your stand-up paddleboard or kayak is strapped to the rig. But hey—did you remember the mask? With orders around face coverings in place for outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, packing that […]

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Sunriver has gone dark—and that’s a good thing

The newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Association’s Dark Sky Places Program
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Want a place to see the night sky, unsullied by the light pollution of the city? Sunriver may be it. The town was just named the first “dark sky place” in all of Oregon, as the newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Association‘s Dark Sky Places Program. The town earned the title of “Dark Sky […]

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Peterson Ridge has a new trailhead—with parking and bathrooms

New access point for people arriving via motor vehicle
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Sisters’ Peterson Ridge trail system has a new access point for people arriving via motor vehicle. Those who’ve visited the trails probably remember the drill: Get to the trailhead early, or risk wandering the residential streets of Sisters looking for parking. That routine officially goes by the wayside this week, as the Deschutes National Forest […]

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