Snow Riders’ Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about Central Oregon snow but were afraid to ask
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Local Photographer Captures Stills for Classic Ski Filming

Warren Miller’s No Turning Back plays in Bend mid-November
Kara Tatone

Warren Miller Entertainment has made sliding down a mountain into cinematic passion for 65 years. The latest film is No Turning Back, and photographer Court Leve, who recently relocated to Bend, has lent his vision and camera skills to the film, which spans the mountains of Europe and the U.S.. Greece, Japan, Switzerland, France, Norway, […]

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Up Close and On the Edge

The Bivy takes sports and filmmaking to new heights
Avatar photo Erin Rook

For most people, watching the short, outdoor adventure films produced by The Bivy is the closest they will ever come to flying through the air on a rope swing dangling from a paraglide like a floating trapeze. And, given the incredible detail and perspective of the Bend-based crew’s videos, that may be close enough. Co-founders […]

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Winter is Coming

A snow lovers guide to staying busy this winter
Kara Tatone

Happenings Oregon Trail of Dreams Sled Dog Rides Bundle up, sit back, and let the dogs do the work. Oregon Trail of Dreams offers sled dog rides from the base of Mt. Bachelor to Elk Lake Lodge complimented by views of Broken Top and Three Sisters. Sleds hold four people and trips run about an […]

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The Snowriders Guide

Just one flake and we’re already thinking skiing!
The Source Staff

Ski movies and snowboard photography offer a window into an entire culture. But what about the men and women behind the lenses? The ones who also are schlepping up steep mountain faces and carrying pounds of equipment to score those dream shots? In this week’s Snowriders Guide, we profile a couple local behind-the-scene photographers and […]

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Snowrider’s Guide

Four ways to enjoy winter, as told by local athletes from four different disciplines
Avatar photo James Williams

This winter season the Northwest is in line for an above-average snowfall, at least according to AccuWeather.com‘s “Expert Long-Range Forecaster” Paul Pastelok. That’s good news—if you believe in such things. As for us, well, we don’t trust a forecast that’s more than a couple days down the road, but we will take September’s record-breaking snows […]

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Sarah Max

Nordic Ski Goddess
Avatar photo James Williams

Sarah Max, 38, is a writer, cyclocross racer and mother of two. She's also won the Pole Pedal Paddle an impressive three times and is arguably Bend's fastest female Nordic skier. Athlete: Sarah Max, Nordic skier How long have you been a Nordic skier? How'd you get started? I started Nordic skiing about 10 years […]

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John Millslagle

The High Priest of Ski Patrol
Avatar photo James Williams

John Millslagle has been a ski patroller longer than snowboarding has been an Olympic sport. Now 50 and starting his 20th season at Mt. Bachelor, he's showing no signs of slowing. Athlete: John Millslagle, Ski Patroller at Mt. Bachelor How long have you been a ski patroller? How'd you get started? I'm about to start […]

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Troy Walch

Backcountry badass
Avatar photo James Williams

Troy Walch, a 42-year-old ski tech at Crow's Feet Commons, is the backcountry equivalent of a James Bond-meets-MacGyver mashup: smooth, prepared, and can fix anything. Athlete: Troy Walch, backcountry skier How long have you been a backcountry skier? How'd you get started? I’ve been hiking to ski lines for about 20 years now. I first moved […]

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Ben Ferguson

From snowboarding grom to Olympic hopeful
Avatar photo James Williams

Ben Ferguson, 18, is on the U.S. Snowboarding Team and an Olympic hopeful. He's also a darn nice guy. Athlete: Ben Ferguson, pro snowboarder How long have you been snowboarding? When did you start competing as a pro? My dad strapped a snowboard on my feet when I was 6 years old. I've been competing […]

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Snowriding Suggestions

Where and how to get out there
Avatar photo James Williams

Where to skate and classic ski: Meissner Nordic Community Ski Trails. With 40 kilometers of groomed ski trails, Meissner is a great option for beginners and experts alike. Go on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday and enjoy gliding over freshly groomed corduroy. Skiing is free but the near daily maintenance is not—make an annual […]

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