Avid knot tier cinches book on knots
Not knot an expert
Bend author John Sherry, who wrote the how-to knot-tying book “Knot it!” wants you to know he’s not a knot … Read more
11th Dirksen Derby rally race is set for this weekend at Bachelor
Locals and out-of-towners gather for the annual snowboarding event
In 2007, Bend pro snowboarder Josh Dirksen was simply trying to raise some money for … Read more
7 things to do off-the-slopes this winter in Colorado
In case you didn’t know, there’s way more than ski slopes out in Colorado. Give … Read more
Bend couple part of team that won the Patagonian Expedition Race last month
Jason and Chelsey Magness hiked, biked and kayaked about 340 miles through southern Chile
Jason and Chelsey Magness and their two teammates were post-holing through deep snow in the … Read more
Gifts for the fitness buffs in your life
Maybe you have your shopping finished by now. If you don’t, we’re with you. And … Read more
31 days of fitness?
Never again, says the writer who tried it
It began as an office health initiative. “The 31-Day Wellness Challenge” tasked participants with exercising … Read more
Central Oregonians can chop Christmas tree with permit
Oregonians can cut down their tree and help reduce forest fire risk
Evergreen trees strapped to the tops of Central Oregon vehicles are a harbinger of winter. … Read more
Mt. Bachelor ski area celebrates its 60th anniversary
The resort has grown dramatically since visionary Billy Healy founded it in 1958
A lot of us skiers and snowboarders complain about the traffic while driving up to … Read more
Which kind of tree is the most green?
It’s the centerpiece of the biggest holiday of the year for many American families: the … Read more
Smartwool is a great option when it’s cold out
Do you know the difference between being comfortable or miserable in the cold? A good … Read more
Camping is easy with soft cooler
The Unbound Soft Cooler Pack, sold by Bend’s Hydro Flask, takes the cooler and morphs … Read more
What happened to Colorado’s ghost resorts?
Believe it or not, Colorado has been home to more than 145 ski areas since … Read more
Washington couple climbs 50 high points in the United States
They started their grand climbing adventure in Nebraska, of all places. Panorama Point. At 5,429 … Read more
Holiday gift ideas for outdoors types
They crossed the Blue Mountains, floated the mighty Columbia and portaged around Celilo. They carved … Read more
Fly-tying corner
Haslam’s Pseudo Leech
Purple is a powerful attractant color that can be substituted for blacks, browns, olives and … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) Water level remained relatively high this fall but clarity remained … Read more
New life breathed into wilderness rescue Think Wild
Taking to wing
Since age 4, Payton Johnston has been devoted to wildlife rescue. Her compassion started when … Read more
Fishing season is year-round in Central Oregon, and the Fall River is a reliable winter option
Upper Deschutes, Crooked and Metolius are other popular rivers
Relentless rain pelted the water and an unforgiving wind roared through the trees, but that … Read more
Legendary sea kayaker breaks his silence in new book
For a few months back in 1987, Ed Gillet was a global media sensation. With … Read more
New yurt bears name of man who built Idaho City yurt system
IDAHO CITY, Idaho — Leo Hennessy could have retired a year ago. One project pulled … Read more
Masters cyclist Tad Hodgert keeps it rolling
An unrelenting love of play
Tad Hodgert eased his cyclocross bike through the Deschutes National Forest along Ben’s Trail. Dawn … Read more
Fishing report
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: (rainbow trout) Water level remained relatively high this fall but clarity remained … Read more
MBSEF well on its way to raising enough funds for its first permanent training facility
The new building could open as soon as June 2020
After 90 years, it appears the Skyliners ski club — now much better known as … Read more
6 tips to help you plan your next cross-country skiing trip
Against the majestic backdrop of the Mont Blanc massif, I took a brief break in … Read more
Meet the ‘modern nomads’: 1 million Americans in RVs
When Robert and Jessica Meinhofer told friends they were moving into an RV in 2015, … Read more
Bachelor shoots for Saturday opening
Officials to make final decision Friday
Snow is finally in the forecast for Central Oregon, and Mt. Bachelor ski area announced … Read more
Snowriders brace for El Niño as Bachelor unlikely to open by Thanksgiving weekend
The resort needs an 18- to 24-inch snowpack to open
The short-term forecast does not look promising for a Thanksgiving weekend opener at Mt. Bachelor … Read more
Safety on the trails: A guide to winter recreation
Recommendations for hiking, biking and whatever you do when it’s cold outside
With the weather tilting toward winter, practicing safety on hiking trails is as important as … Read more
The lure and fanaticism of steelhead fishing
TELKWA, British Columbia — Steelhead are a form of oceangoing rainbow trout endemic to some … Read more
Hiking at Whychus Canyon Preserve near Sisters
Whychus Canyon Preserve near Sisters offers a late fall and winter option for Central Oregon hikers
This time of year, skiing and snowboarding are on the minds of many Central Oregonians. … Read more
Converting passion for the outdoors into nonfiction guidebooks
When northwest Oregon native and journalist LeeAnn Kriegh moved to Bend in 2012, she fell … Read more
Deer hunting: Signals from sage grouse
East of the Cascades, when we want to hunt mule deer, we have to apply … Read more
Mt. Bachelor is looking for a few good mountain ambassadors
Calling big hearted — and hearty volunteers
For skier Don Gordon, the best days on Mt. Bachelor are the ones most people … Read more
Cyclocross race series returns to Bend this weekend as it celebrates 25 years
Cross Crusade includes serious racing and silly costumes
More than 25 years ago, Rick Potestio and his friends would be lucky to get … Read more
