If you recall last yearโs snow-riding season, you might remember it as a time of icy roads and traffic headaches. During the pandemic, more people began to recreate in the area west of Bend. The pace continued long after the quarantine period ended. Thatโs good for peopleโs well-being, but itโs been not so great for […]
Meissner Nordic
Picks 2/10-2/17
thursday 11 Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn BANJO EXPLOSION—Everyone knows that Bela Fleck is a virtuosic banjo player, but combined with Abigail Washburn’s elegant vocals and incredible banjo skills, the sound is nothing less than phenomenal. This isn’t just bluegrass banjo, this is a style of playing that doesn’t fit into categories. 7 p.m. The […]
Meissner Nordic to Halt Grooming, Citing Lack of Snow
We’re hoping for more of this, but until another storm blows in, Meissner may be a no-go. Though the Nordic skiing at Meissner today is reportedly goodโ15 degrees warmer than town, sunny and a few freshly groomed trailsโtoday is likely the last day to ski the community trails until the next snowfall. Typically, Meissner Nordic, […]
Meissner is Open for Skiing!
Meissner’s Nordic season officially kicked off on Dec. 14 (read about their new grooming machine HERE) and regular grooming has commenced on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Also exciting, and infinitely useful, is the new Grooming Report rubric on Meissner’s website. See what’s been groomed and plan your workout accordingly. Meissner Nordicโwith new the addition […]
Winter Mornings Just Got Better
As recently as five years ago, during the beginning of, oh, say Obama’s presidency, nordic skiing at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park—home to Bend’s community ski trails—was hit or miss. Let’s be honest: Mostly, it was the grooming that was a miss. To tame the 40-plus kilometers of ski trails, the local ski club (formerly known as […]
Snowriding Suggestions
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 […]

