CLIMBING
Bend Endurance Academy After-School Program: Wednesdays, 1:30 to 4 p.m., through Nov. 14; 10-week program designed for middle schoolers with little to no previous rock climbing experience; focus on proper climbing techniques and safety; transportation provided from area middle schools; contact mike@bendenduranceacademy.org or www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Competition Team: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m., through June 27, 2013; ages 10-18; focuses on bouldering with opportunities to compete in USA Climbing’s Bouldering Series; contact mike@bendenduranceacademy.org or www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Development Team: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m., through Jan. 30, 2013; ages 10-18; for the climber looking to develop a solid foundation of movement and technical climbing skills; contact mike@bendenduranceacademy.org or www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
CYCLING
Bend Endurance Academy After-School Mountain Biking: Wednesdays through Oct. 10; 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. for grades 3-5; 1 to 4:15 p.m. for grades 6-8; program encourages elementary and middle school kids to explore the trails and improve their cycling fitness and skills; contact bill@bendenduranceacademy.org or www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org.
HIKING
Forest Restoration Celebration!: Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m., at Skyliner Lodge, 10 miles up Skyliner Road toward Tumalo Falls; activities include informative hikes and bike rides, a short program about forest restoration, followed by music and refreshments; learn about forest restoration and collaboration; get involved in the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project; contact 541-322-7129; klighthall@bendcable.com; www.deschutescollaborativeforest.org.
Paddling
Kayaking classes: Sundays, 4-6 p.m.; for all ages; weekly classes and open pool; equipment provided to those who preregister, first come, first served otherwise; Cascade Swim Center, Redmond; $3; 541-548-7275; www.raprd.org.
RUNNING
SD’s Down & Dirty Half and Dirty 10K: Sunday, Oct. 21; 9 a.m.; Seventh Mountain Resort, Bend; half marathon and 10K trail runs; field size limited to 500; $20-$40; superfitproductions.com.
Happy Dirty Girls: Saturday, Nov. 3; 8 a.m.; Sisters; half marathon and 5K trail runs; field limited to 250 participants; $35-$75; happygirlsrun.com/dirtygirls.
SNOW SPORTS
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Winter Sports Swap: Saturday, Oct. 13; new location this year, 149 S.E. Ninth St., just south of Bend High School field; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Alpine, Nordic, Freeride Fall Dryland Training: Started in early September; 541-388-0002; mbsef@mbsef.org; mbsef.org.
Bend Endurance Academy Fall Conditioning Program: Wednesdays, 1 to 4:15 p.m., Oct. 10 to Nov. 11; ages 11-14; five-week program aims to improve strength, coordination and flexibility for the upcoming nordic ski season; transportation provided from area middle schools; contact ben@bendenduranceacademy.org, www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org or 541-678-3864.
Bend Endurance Academy Nordic Fall Ladies: Tuesdays, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., through Nov. 6; for women age 18 and older; designed for women who wish to improve their overall ski fitness this winter through organized and professionally coached dryland training sessions; contact ben@bendenduranceacademy.org, www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org or 541-678-3864.
Bend Endurance Academy Competition Program: Tuesdays through Sundays through May 1, 2013, times vary; ages 14-23; athletes are instructed in varying activities to improve their strength, technique, coordination, agility, aerobic and anaerobic capacities with the end goal being to successfully apply these skills to ski racing; transportation provided; contact ben@bendenduranceacademy.org, www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org or 541-678-3864.
