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Ski You Later

Mt. Bachelor is postponing its opening day for the second time, and this time there’s no set date
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Mt. Bachelor is again postponing its opening day due to a lack of snowfall and consistently warm temperatures. The mountain was set to open on Friday, Nov. 26, before being postponed to Dec. 3. Now there’s no projected opening date. “Like previous winters when we didn’t announce an opening date, we’ll be ready and announce the […]

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Mt. Bachelor Passholders Get Credit for Next Season

Pass holders can expect credits added automatically to next season’s passes
Miina McCown

People who paid for tickets or season passes to Mt. Bachelor can look forward to getting a discount on passes for next season, following the closure of the ski resort last month due to COVID-19. Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday that it is giving out vouchers that people can use for the 2020-21 season—though the vouchers […]

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Beyond the Big Stuff

Central Oregon has lots of well-known outdoor destinations and many other equally stunning spots, too. Here’s where to go to stay away from the pack
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

The beauty and outdoor adventures that await in Central Oregon are probably some of the big reasons you find yourself visiting here. It’s why we live here, too—and very likely why the people in the Airbnb next door to you are here as well. With the region’s reputation comes lots of people, looking to enjoy […]

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Pole Pedal Paddle

A scenic race showcasing Bend’s inclusive outdoor culture, from Mt. Bachelor to the Deschutes River
Avatar photo Keely Damara

Central Oregon is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Runners and athletes need only throw a stone and hit various athletic events, from races for runners and skiers, in the same weekend. But there’s a race that embodies the best that Bend has to offer, all wrapped neatly into one event. From skiing and running to kayaking […]

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Snowpocalypse! 2019 edition

Snowfall shuts down the region and sets a daily record
Chris Miller

Heavy snow hit much of Oregon Sunday night and into Monday, closing schools and causing headaches on the roadways. The 12.5 inches that fell over the last 24-hour period set a new record in Bend. The prior record for February 25 was 4.0 inches, set in 1917, according to information from the National Weather Service. […]

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Mt. Bachelor Opens Friday. Here’s What to Have on Your Radar this Season

Dog policy, hiking the cone and camping see tweaks this year
Chris Miller

With Mt. Bachelor set to open Friday, visitors will find the same chairlifts and runs they’ve enjoyed in past years—but they’ll also find that a few things have changed at Oregon’s biggest ski resort. Here are some things to have on your radar as you dust off your winter gear and hit the mountain.  Dogs […]

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Will Old Man Winter Have Teeth or Dentures?

Snowpack predictions don’t look good—but that doesn’t always mean doom and gloom for the local economy
Chris Miller

This winter is predicted to be an El Niño year, with temperatures slightly higher than normal in December and a dry January. According to the Oregon State Department of Forestry and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Cascades are on track for a lower than usual snowpack this winter. That could all have an […]

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