About the Author

Annie Fast

Annie Fast is a lifelong snowboarder and traveler. She was the editor of TransWorld Snowboarding Magazine and prior to that worked at the summer snowboard camps on Mt. Hood. Annie writes about outdoor adventures from her home in Bend.

Night Skiing at Oregon Ski Resorts

December 26, 2018
Winter: the days are short and the nights are long — so it makes sense that Oregon ski areas keep the lifts running well after sunset. More
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Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Snow Sports ,

Car-Free Transportation for Bend and Mt. Bachelor

December 5, 2018
Getting to and around Bend doesn’t require a car — with a little planning you can get all around town and even up to Mt. Bachelor. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Skiing , Snowboarding , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Bicycling , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation ,

Oregon Ski Guides Can Expand Your Skiing and Snowboarding Horizons This Winter

November 26, 2018
Oregon Ski Guides offers affordable guided skiing in Central Oregon and Mt. Hood both for groups and for individuals, from first time off-piste adventurers to pros. More
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Get in the Holiday Spirit at Timberline Lodge

October 8, 2018
Few places effortlessly capture the holiday season as Timberline Lodge on the slopes of Mt. Hood. The historic lodge, built in 1937 by local craftspeople, features custom woodworking, masonry, wrought iron and textiles — resulting in a timeless atmosphere ideal for celebrating holiday traditions. At an elevation of 6,000-feet, the ski area surrounds the lodge. The uppermost high-alpine terrain is accessible  by the Magic Mile high-speed quad when conditions allow— this terrain is not unlike what you’d find in the European Alps. The four lower lifts...Cooleyes More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Government Camp , Skiing , Snowboarding , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Snow Sports , Places to Stay ,

Oregon Adaptive Sports Makes Winter Skiing & Snowboarding Accessible

Bend is a winter playground for all, thanks to an incredible roster of adaptive skiing programs offered through Oregon Adaptive Sports. More
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Winter Ski Season Kick-Off Events

September 14, 2018
The crisp fall air has Oregon's winter sports enthusiasts ready to gear up for ski season. Here are the upcoming events building excitement. More
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Gear Up for Adventure at Portland’s Historic Mountain Shop

June 21, 2018
Bike Friendly Business
North America’s Original Ski and Mountaineering Shop The Mountain Shop was founded in 1937 by Everett and Ida Darr as a climbing and ski shop — for historical context, this was the same year that the first ski lift in the world was installed at Sun Valley, Idaho and the same year the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood was completed. The Darrs were elite Wy’east climbers who advanced through the ranks of the local Mazamas mountaineering organization to become leaders in the Northwest climbing...
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Portland Region , Portland , Bicycling , Skiing , Mountain Biking , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Snowboarding , Snowshoeing , Gravel Riding , Fat Biking , Camping , Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing , Climbing , Hiking & Backpacking , Mountaineering , Snow Sports , Outdoor Recreation , Backpacking , Bike Shops ,

Mountain Biking at Oregon Ski Areas

June 8, 2018
Summer visitors to Oregon ski areas are rewarded with high-alpine vistas and world-class mountain biking. More
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Oregon Adaptive Sports Makes Outdoor Recreation Accessible

May 29, 2018
Bend’s reputation as an outdoor paradise is justly deserved, with rivers and lakes to paddle and mountains to ski, hike and bike — and thanks to Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), visitors with disabilities have a great resource to access the bounty of outdoor adventures. The Bend-based nonprofit was founded in 1996 as an adaptive skiing program and has since grown to become a year-round resource creating access to outdoor recreation experiences for individuals with disabilities to get outside along with their friends and families. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Accessible Travel , Trip Ideas ,

Oregon is the Place for Spring Skiing & Snowboarding

May 4, 2018
From early April through Memorial Day weekend, Oregon reigns supreme with the most lift-accessed terrain available anywhere in the country. Three ski areas — Timberline Lodge & Ski Area and Mt. Hood Meadows on Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon — keep the lifts spinning, laying down fresh corduroy runs and grooming freestyle park features throughout the month of May. The truth is this is when you find some of the best and most consistent ski conditions of the year along with great spring events.... More
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