More than just a ski club, Central Oregon Nordic Club (CONC) invites members to maintain friendships throughout the year with hikes & work parties. While Mount Bachelor clings tenaciously to her snowy cap despite the advance of Spring, the Nordic ski season is winding down for most members of the Central Oregon Nordic Club. After an especially stellar snow year, many are … [Read more...] about Central Oregon Nordic Club Plays Year Round
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Recovery with a Little Help from My Friends
The right mix of companions is especially important when you’re recovering from injury or illness. On a recent nordic ski outing, I found an ideal mix of supportive friends. Setbacks happen. Almost every physical endeavor carries with it some risk of injury. In my case, a hamstring pull had me tottering about … wondering how soon I’d be back on skis. Recovery time sucks. … [Read more...] about Recovery with a Little Help from My Friends
Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Essentials
The #1 ingredient to bring on every outing is Common Sense. What’s in your pack? This winter I’ve been having a grand time nordic skiing and snowshoeing at local Sno Parks in the Cascade Mountains of Central Oregon. I’ve made some new friends and strengthened already-established relationships through the sense of fun and adventure. My glutes and quads also appreciate the … [Read more...] about Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Essentials
Winter Wonderland at Shevlin Park
Close to town, Shevlin Park is a hidden gem, perfect for a quick nordic ski or snowshoe outing. Just three miles outside of Bend, the trails of Shevlin Park are well worth a trip for both snowshoers and nordic ski enthusiasts. You’ll wind through groves of Aspen and Ponderosa Pine alongside scenic Tumalo Creek, soaking in an entirely different kind of beauty than that … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at Shevlin Park
Cross Country Skiing at Virginia Meissner
Well Worth Braving a Blizzard! After a perfectly stunning cross-country ski day on Thursday, my friends and I were pumped to get out the following day for a longer ski. We made plans to meet at the Virginia Meissner Sno Park, on Mt. Bachelor, at 11:30 a.m. … a moderate start time to let the weather warm into the upper teens. While most of us were undeterred by the … [Read more...] about Cross Country Skiing at Virginia Meissner