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Local Athletes Shred at X Games

A recap of the big air and high finishes for local athletes

David SwordFebruary 13, 2019October 25, 2024

The brainchild of ESPN alchemists, the X Games has been a focal point for athletes in many disciplines including skateboarding, rock climbing, snowboarding and snowmobile racing since its inception in 1995. The games attract millions of viewers and the biggest names in their respective sports. From Tony Hawk and Travis Pastrana, to Kelly Clark and […]

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Dreams of Sochi

A handful of elite Bendites are hoping to throw down at the upcoming Winter Olympics

James WilliamsNovember 14, 2013June 15, 2025

If all goes according to plan, at least three Bend athletes will make the trip to Sochi, Russia in early February to compete in the 22nd Olympic Winter Games. Dakota Blackhorse-von jess, Nordic skiing Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess is well known for racing in a backward-facing trucker hat, perhaps the better for his competitors to read […]

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Snowrider’s Guide

Four ways to enjoy winter, as told by local athletes from four different disciplines

James WilliamsOctober 17, 2013January 27, 2024

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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Ben Ferguson

From snowboarding grom to Olympic hopeful

James WilliamsOctober 17, 2013April 25, 2024

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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