About the Author

Becky Brun

Becky Brun is a freelance writer and owner of Pitchfork Communications, living in Hood River. She’s an avid trail runner, mountain biker, skier and gardener who loves chasing adventures as much as she loves her downtime.

3 Days Skiing the Three Sisters Wilderness

December 9, 2024
Sunlight filters through snow-covered tree branches as we ski across the snow through the Deschutes National Forest, about 6 miles north of Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. The terrain undulates beneath us, with just one steep climb so far. As I navigate the uphills, I transfer my body weight onto each ski to keep from slipping backward. On the downhills, I keep my body weight centered, occasionally tipping forward or off to the side, dodging tree branches as I go. More
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Central Oregon , Sisters , Cross-Country Skiing , Snow Sports , Outdoor Recreation ,

Oregon’s Top E-Bike Adventures

June 2, 2022
Any time you can get out on two wheels to explore Oregon’s outdoors is a good time, but it’s even easier now. Over the past few years, the popularity of electric biking — with bikes that look traditional but include an electric motor to help boost your pedaling power — has soared. They’re a great way to increase your endurance for longer trips or to help tackle hilly terrain. Oregon now has many e-bike rental companies and bike-share programs, so get out and explore the... More
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Bicycling , Outdoor Recreation ,

4 Ways to Find Wellness in Oregon

October 22, 2019
In my family, a good day of vacation includes a nourishing breakfast (with a strong cup of coffee), a long day of hiking or skiing, and then a well-earned meal at the local craft brewpub. Often, when we pull back into the driveway at the end of a road trip, we feel exuberant but not quite refreshed. More
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Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

A Dog’s Guide to the Gorge and Mt. Hood

January 18, 2017
We love Mt. Hood and the Gorge for its pet-friendly trails and restaurants. (And our dogs do too.) More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Cascade Locks , Pet-Friendly Travel , Trip Ideas , Pet-Friendly Travel ,

Winter Mountain Biking in the Willamette Valley

December 14, 2016
Like most places in the Pacific Northwest, the key to winter mountain biking in the Willamette Valley is knowing where to go. More
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Willamette Valley , Mehama , Guides & Charters , Bicycling , Snow Sports , Sports , Trip Ideas , Events ,

Whitewater SUPing on the Lower Deschutes

May 26, 2016
My legs shook as I used a long, one-bladed paddle to push my stand-up paddleboard (SUP) away from shore. I engaged my core, bent my knees and kept my board at a 45-degree angle to the current. “Remember, look where you want to go,” said Tim Thornton, owner of River Drifters and one of our guides. That’s easier said than done — at least for me. I’m not a “water person.” I prefer high alpine hikes on Mt. Hood, long trail runs in the Columbia... More
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Central Oregon , Maupin , Lakes & Reservoirs , Guides & Charters , Tour Companies , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,