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Meet Local Olympic Athletes Heading to Milano Cortina
For Bend athletes, the path to the Winter Olympics is more like a steady current of training than a surging pipeline. For some, it’s a childhood dream, and for each […]
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Inside Bend’s Annual VertFest Uphill Race
You’ve probably seen them, those early-morning dots inching their way up Mt. Bachelor while you’re still in the parking lot, buckling boots. They’re the “earn your turns” crowd. The folks […]
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Central Oregon Nordic Skiing: Top 5 Cross-Country Trails
The combination of long winters, abundant snow, and access from numerous sno-parks provide ideal opportunities for cross-country (XC) skiers to skate or glide through forested trails in the region’s winter wonderlands. Here are five spots to explore this season.
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Your Guide to Ski Season at Mt. Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor rises out of the Central Oregon landscape as both a landmark and a playground. Known for its vast terrain, it’s a favorite for skiers and snowboarders in the […]
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Ice Season: Central Oregon Glides Into The Future
Roughly 71 hours and 58 minutes before most adult hockey pickup games in Bend, a ritual ensues. Phone alarms go off, cars pull to the side of the road, ski […]
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Bend, Oregon: The Launchpad for Young Skiing and Snowboarding Talents
The mountains aren’t just a playground; they’re launchpads for world-class athletes. For Bendites, much of that credit goes to our local resort, Mt. Bachelor. It boasts an insanely long season, […]
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Mt. Bachelor – Over 60 Years in the Making
Bill Healy brought Central Oregon ski dreams to life. Healy’s vision was realized as a Bachelor Butte, renamed Mt. Bachelor, opened December 19, 1958, with one Poma lift and two rope tows for weekends and holidays only.
