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Winter, Before It Gets Away
Local photog Hames Ellerbe shares some winter stoke photos
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Posted inOutside
Winter, Before It Gets Away
Local photographer Hames Ellerbe shows some winter stoke in these scenes from the Cascades range. Check him out on Instagram @hamesellerbe, or on his website, hamesellerbe.com.
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Winter Storm Prompts a State of Emergency
Gov. Brown’s Jan. 11 declaration will assist communities in need; meanwhile, the school year has been extended
You weren’t the only one thinking this recent round of winter storms was a really, really bad one. This afternoon, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on account of the severe winter storm conditions across the state. “As snow continues to accumulate and local authorities respond to provide core services […]
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New Cloudchaser Run Names Revealed
Mt. Bachelor’s new lift has caused quite a bit of stir over the past couple years, as locals predict when it will open, off trail over to where they think it will be and point up from the road at potential lines for new trails. Well the wait is over, as Mt. Bachelor reveals a […]
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Drive like a Local
Yes, Oregonians drive slow. Here’s how to fit in.
Nearly every day, someone writes or walks into the Source office to tell us how they’re fed up with non-locals not learning the ropes. One huge source of complaint: Driving. Like it or not, Oregonians have their own special way of handling themselves behind the wheel…and we tend to think it’s a method that’s safer […]
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The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Lifty
The little things you can do to make their job easier
Ever wondered what it’s like to work as a ski lift operator? Here’s a peek into their world—and how you can make it a little better for everyone. Being a “lifty” makes collecting trash look cushy. They wake up at the crack of dawn to shovel extremely large amounts of snow. They tolerate the harshest […]
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A Mountain of Growth
New Mt. Bachelor lift makes the mountain the 5th-largest ski area in the U.S.A.
It might be because this season is already shaping up to be snowier than last year’s disappointing accumulation. It might be because there’s new equipment that needs to be broken in. It’s not quite winter, but still, many skiers and snowboarders are already itching to hit the runs at Mt. Bachelor. Another thing making snow […]
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Lazy Skiers’ Delight
Skijoring lets someone else do the hard work on the snow
The colorful falling leaves and crisp bite in the night air have us all excited for one thing: Skijoring. Wait, what?! It sounds like someone with a hangover mumbling over their words, but it is an actual sport that even has worldwide competitions. Derived from the Norwegian word meaning “ski driving,” skijoring involves having a […]
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Snow Riders’ Guide
For some, opening day of ski and snowboard season is waaayy better than Christmas morning. Fresh snow, fresh gear…and this year, a lot of new terrain to explore. For an area that continues to experience massive growth, having more space to spread out our ski tips is a very good thing. Still, growth has its […]
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Mt. Bachelor Announces New Lift to Open December 2016
“Mt. Bachelor and Powdr Corp are excited to announce that we have signed a contract with lift manufacturer Doppelmayer to install the new east side chairlift, named Cloudchaser, in time for the 2016 holiday season! The high-speed detachable quad chairlift, which represents a capital investment of approximately $6 million, provides greater protection from the elements […]
