Bend has no shortage of places to grab a beer, meet friends for dinner or refuel after a day outside. But Base Camp, the new adventure hub directly behind the Powder House on SW Century Drive, is aiming to put all of those things under one very large roof. And when I say large, I […]
Powder House
Sharpen Your Saw! It’s Christmas Tree Huntin’ Time
For those hearty souls who like to cut their own Christmas tree like Clark W. Griswold, the time to buy your permits has come. The $5 permits are good for one tree and are available for purchase weekdays from 8am to 4:30pm at the Deschutes or Ochoco Supervisor or District Offices, as well as retail […]
Best Ski and Board Shop
Sixty years deep in the Bend winter sports scene, Skjersaaโs offers it all. Their passion and dedication to snowboarding and skiing started with Olaf Skjersaa back in the day and is reflected in the present staff through product knowledge and customer service. Packed all your kiddie stuff but forgot your own gloves? Need a beer […]
A Ski Village at Mt. Bachelor
Anyone who skis or snowboards at Mt. Bachelor Resort sooner or later asks an existential question: Why isn’t there a lodge or village at the mountain? Other big ski resorts around the continent offer such amenities and convenience. From the big ones like Whistler in British Columbia to smaller ones like Snowshoe in West Virginia, […]

