National Geographic (Adventure version!), a publication which has a pretty good handle on these things, recently named Bend as one of the “World’s 25 Best Ski Towns.” Yep, right up there with Chamonix, France and Zermatt, Switzerland.
Skiing
Mt. B: Patagonia Pursuit Rescheduled and Summit Lift Open
If you were stressing your fitness and which wax to use for Sunday’s Patagonia Pursuit nordic race, you can relax. It’s been rescheduled for Sunday, February 12.
Winter Rules
This is your weekend perspective writer, Mr. Pumped McPositive.
Avalanches reported in CO backcountry
Oh, how the backcountry beckons after such a storm at this. But beware: these are perfect avalanche conditions and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office strongly recommends avoiding all backcountry trails.
Heck Yes, Winter!
It’s snowing, which is awesome. Mt.
Still Smokin’ : Controlled Burns Planned for Area
Officials at the Bureau of Land Management and U.S.
Kick and Glide Into Winter: Our nordic trails have snow
It looks like it’s going to be awhile before the next storm cycle pushes through Central Oregon. While we wait for more snow to fall in the mountains, know that there’s plenty of nordic skiing opportunities just outside of town, begging for your tracks.
The Bend Endurance Academy crew during a recent training session—charging uphill at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park.

