Graham Zimmerman is an alpinist known for establishing dozens of new routes and first ascents up the world’s highest peaks, while also leveraging his platform for good as a climate advocate and author.
There are different types of avalanches and in the Central Cascades, many come from new snow forming either storm slabs or wind slabs. Storm slabs are soft, cohesive layers of snow that break off from the layer of snow beneath. Wind slabs are created when snow accumulated by wind forms a stiff layer prone to breaking off from the layer below.
Throughout winter, Mt. Bachelor buzzes with activity that most of us Bendites never see. Beyond the groomers and the parking lot plows, teams run deliveries through the night to dole […]
It’s not just skiers who have wintertime fun on winter trails. Modern snowshoes are now lightweight, rugged and easy to use, making winter adventure more accessible for all ability levels. […]
Jaclyn Walles, Tayla MacPherson and Abbi Hamlin—local Bend skiers—discover joy and forge deep friendships amidst the slopes of Mt. Bachelor. This video offers a glimpse into Mt. Bachelor’s short documentary series […]
For those anxious to test their ski or snowboard legs and get a jump on the season, early November is the time to head out and earn some turns before the lifts open.
Fair-weather skiers rejoice the return of Oregon’s ideal conditions.
The Meissner Nordic Ski Club was at it again, and the Forest Service roads and paths southwest of Bend were once again magically transformed into glorious ribbons of cold, corduroy […]
Plus, where you can bring your dog.
Every few years, gear, equipment and mountain culture have a way of reinventing themselves. Terrain parks have transformed in only a few decades.
Bend’s backcountry is alive and well, with more people choosing to explore these areas than ever before. Ready to get started?
The Willamette Pass area has it all: sno-parks, snowmobile trails, a ski resort, overnight lodging and restaurants, plus a whole lot of wild places.
For many reasons, exploring what lies beyond the out-of-bounds signs of developed ski resorts by backcountry skiing is a popular way to recreate in Central Oregon.
There is an old adage, “If you can walk, you can snowshoe.” This bodes well for a popular winter activity that, truly, the whole family can share.
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.
Central Oregon is known as a downhill skiing destination, but you don’t need a set of expensive skis or a snowboard to feel the pull of gravity.
In winter, Elk Lake Resort has become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike to cozy up in cabins and roam the Cascade backcountry.