He’s a photographer, alpinist and intellectual, and a lover of nature, people and dogs. He’s also one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. As a professional athlete, Graham Zimmerman climbs technical rock and ice routes in the high mountains. He’s a multi-disciplined expert who excels in the wild corners of the world. Although soft […]
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Sharpen Your Saw! It’s Christmas Tree Huntin’ Time
Where to get passes and trees for your holiday cheer
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 […]
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Best Outdoor Clothing Store
REI Co-op
1st Place: REI 380 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend 2nd Place: Mountain Supply 834 NW Colorado Ave, Bend
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High Desert Herstory
What narratives are (under) represented in an outdoor mecca like Bend?
En masse, we suit up and slide off the shore just above the Bend Whitewater Park passageway—five women tricked out in combat kayak gear, lining up to run the terraced lava rock drops of the bypass channel. I’ve never ridden rapids surrounded by so many women— and no men, on a kayak, raft, paddle board […]
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Outside Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together
Family Tent Every outdoorsy family needs a mobile living space and there’s nothing as flexible and easy to transport as a tent. The Marmot Limestone 8 P Tent ($650) is giant but easy and quick to set up. It provides two rooms of livable space and accommodates eight people. This mobile living space comes with […]
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Go Here 5/18-5/25
Kids Learn to Fish The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a day of fishing for kids who want to learn how to angle May 21 at Pine Nursery Pond. ODFW will loan out fishing rods, reels, tackle and some bait on a first-come, first-serve basis between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Kids […]
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The Outdoor Enthusiast
Modern marvels for ambitious adventurers
Osprey Exos Ultralight Multi-day Pack With the thousands of acres of public lands available in Central Oregon, it stands to reason that hiking and backpacking continue to gain popularity. With excellent trailhead access to our wilderness areas, more people than ever are exploring these backcountry treasures. Modern equipment helps, too. Years ago it wasn’t uncommon […]
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The Doom and Gloom Shopping List
A beginners’ guide to preparing for natural disasters and more
Survivalists aren’t only preparing for the end of the world as we know it, but are prepping for the more likely “smaller” disasters of life. From droughts and power outages to making daily adventures easier, this shopping list is designed to plan for the unexpected, or in the case of global warming, the highly expected. […]