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Smith Rock/Grey Butte

2012-02-29T21:57:00.001-08:00

This is related to my last post about giving Phil's a winter break. I can't say enough good things about the riding out by Smith Rock! It's just a great area with lots of winter sun and good views. Not to mention Smith Rock itself is a fantastic place to hike around even if you're not a sport climber. Go check it out!

Meissner Luminaria Ski

2012-02-05T10:04:00.001-08:00

Last night was the Luminaria Ski at Virginia Meissner snow park. It was the perfect night! It was calm, cold-ish, with a good moon and nice track.
Skiing at the snow park is great! It's close, well cared for, and the terrain is diverse. Check out the new Meissner Nordic website for info. Please make a donation for grooming when you go ski.
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If you come to ride...

2012-01-05T16:21:00.001-08:00

Yes, it's been unusually warm and typically sunny. It's tempting to jump on a bike and roll up to Phil's Trails. However, most of the lower trails continue to be troughs of muddy water from last weeks rain. Take opportunity to enjoy some of the winter riding spots, and spare Phil's the damage. (more info on the COTA website) Horse Ridge was in excellent shape today!
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Loving it!

2011-11-30T16:14:00.001-08:00

Bend is having a stretch of winter high pressure. That means sun and lots of options for things to do! Mt. Bachelor is decently filled in, the Nordic center is in great shape, lower Phil's is excellent for riding at the moment, and I saw a number if roadies out enjoying dry roads. Makes for a busy day! Fortunately, it does get dark by 5!
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Winter is here!

2011-11-19T14:17:00.001-08:00

It's a beautiful day up at Mt. Bachelor! The Nordic center opened with a decent base, and a solid foot of dry snow made for a couple of good laps on the cone.
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The last fine fall day?

2011-11-03T13:01:00.000-07:00

With winter imminently slated to descend upon town, I decided to take a leisurely spin up the river. On such a fine day it's hard to imagine cold rain and snow is on the way!
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Nice places east of town

2011-10-16T22:07:00.000-07:00

As winter gets closer and the weather in the cascades gets a little less reliable, it's good to explore some of the fine places east of town. Today we visited two of them, Dry Canyon and Crooked River Canyon. Dry Canyon is an easy, flat hike. It's very quiet and sunny while the sun is high. I hear there are goats up on the canyon walls but they weren't out today. Crooked River Canyon is a nice drive that has some interesting basalt formations, and a very pretty river. It's also a great road ride as an out-and-back, or as part of a big loop. Looks like good fishing out there, too.
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Trail work

2011-10-08T16:38:00.001-07:00

We spent part of the day at the COTA work party. Looks like there will be at least one sweet new trail to ride by late next season!

Fall in the mountains

2011-10-04T15:28:00.001-07:00

Really starting to feel like fall in the mountains! It was cool morning and a dusting of snow made for a beautiful ride. It's nice to leave the dust behind- the trails are great! Fingers crossed that this window lasts a few weeks.

South Sister in Fall

2011-10-01T15:52:00.001-07:00

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Fall Fest in Bend, Oregon

2011-10-01T15:21:00.000-07:00

Fall Fest Happening This Weekend!

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