Favorites from the ‘Snow Sports’ Category
Deep Snow Destination: Edison Snow Park (Central Oregon)
Once the snow is deep enough to cover the ski-gouging lava rocks (we’re talking 3-4 feet) take the detour off Century to Edison Snow Park for a little dog-friendly Nordic skiing or snowshoeing. The trails roll through ponderosa forest with lots of twists and turns but few steep inclines. You won’t find pristine grooming here, [...]
Ski under the stars (Mt Hood)
Night skiing throws a whole new angle on the downhill scene. Take a run you’ve skied dozens of times in daylight, and put it under the glare of stadium style spotlights punctuated with deep shadow, and it’s a different run. And who doesn’t love the chance to extend the ski day, to ski right through [...]
Slip sliding away at Wanoga sledding hill (Bend)
Sledding wins the gold medal for easiest winter fun: low-tech gear and minimal skills but a high fun quotient. Not to mention the uphill hiking component, sure to keep you warmed up between runs. To find the best sledding in Central Oregon, head out of Bend on Century Drive for fifteen miles to Wanoga Snow [...]


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