Special Issues & Guides
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The Money Issue 2020

Want to get your financial house in order in the new decade? Maybe the Money Issue will help.
The Source Staff

THE MONEY ISSUE Tips, tricks and info about handling and making money in 2020.  Wealth inequality Bend is in the top 12% of wealth inequality nationwide. We unpack why. By Laurel Brauns Starting the Savings Habit Little tweaks to add to your piggy bank. By Nicole Vulcan Gig Economy The pros & cons of “gigging” […]

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Shop Local 2019

Shop Local Saturday happens this weekend. Where are you getting the goods?
The Source Staff

Don’t tell the kids, but Santa isn’t the only game in town when it comes to scoring cool holiday gifts. Let these Shop Local suggestions serve as guideposts for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and all the rest of the relatives looking to support the local economy this season. In honor of Shop Local Saturday, Source […]

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Winter Insider 2019

Our special Winter Insider edition is packed with stuff to get you stoked on snow season
The Source Staff

As people living in Oregon’s outdoor sports wonderland, there’s no doubt we’re stoked to bring you this edition of our annual Winter Insider—full of great stories of winter days gone by, and what to look forward to in the coming months.  Studded Tires: Who needs ‘em? Do locals really need those studded tires, driving around […]

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Powder to The People

Winter Insider Adventure: Exploring unchartered territory on a snowy night
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

For the past 26 years, Wanderlust Tours has offered people in Bend, Sunriver and Sisters the opportunity to explore untraversed territory in Central Oregon. While the company offers a slew of tour opportunities, from volcanoes to craft beverage tours, one of the most unique and awe-inspiring experiences is the Snowshoe and Bonfire Tour—a part of […]

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Moondog Goes Pro

A Bendite and former U.S. Ski Team member shares his tale of landing a sponsorship—and a spot on the then-budding pro tour
Dan Mooney

Editor’s note: Several months ago, Bendite Dan Mooney approached me with his extensive tale of making it to the pro ski racing circuit, back in the days when the circuit was just in its infancy. As a tale that starts and ends here in Bend, I knew it was ideal for our Winter Insider issue. […]

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24 Hours in Bend

You’re passing through Bend for a day and it’s the middle of winter—what do you do?
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Those who live in Bend have a pretty good grasp on what to do and when to do it. But when friends or family come to town for a brief stop, locals want to make sure their peeps have the best time possible in their limited stay. The same can be said for the many […]

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Running In Winter

World champ Max King offers cold-season advice on what to remember, what to look for and where to go
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

With an abundance of easily accessible trails, Central Oregon is a haven for trail runners of all levels. For most of the year runners can hit just about anywhere without having to deal with harsh conditions—but as the always unpredictable winter begins to roll in, a shift in running strategy is necessary to continue through […]

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Are Studded Tires Really Necessary?

With winter ahead, we examine whether cutting corners will lead to skidding out
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Les Schwab says, “Winter tires are important for safe driving if you live somewhere that gets snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain and temperatures of 40 degrees or colder.” Bridgestone Tire informs, “The best way to be prepared for unpredictable winter roads is to install winter tires (also known as snow tires) on your vehicle.” […]

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Bachelor for Beginners

Mt. Bachelor invests in new infrastructure to fill in the gaps for first-time skiers and snowboarders
Laurel Brauns

Mt. Bachelor’s Sunrise Lodge and its nearby lifts and trails have historically functioned as a less-populated alternative to the main entry point at West Village. But this winter, the whole area will be transformed into a beginner-friendly zone open seven days a week, with two new carpet lifts, another chair, newly cut trails and an […]

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