Ladies AllRide is a movement dedicated to growing the community of female mountain bikers across the globe. Professional mountain biker and skills instructor Lindsey Richter traverses North America in a sprinter van inspiring women to face fears, believe in themselves and get RAD on their mountain bikes! Together with her business … Continue reading
Grit Clinics together with sister company Ladies AllRide have spent years traversing the country teaching mountain bike skills clinics in an effort to share our passion for bikes with as many people as possible. From this passion has grown a team of dedicated coaches who have joined us in our efforts … Continue reading
It’s in our nature to share the things we love. Especially those memories we make while on family vacation. Every summer, families get together for a long holiday weekend or a week-long adventure to bond, experience new things, and create lasting memories together. In Bend, Oregon, summer is full of … Continue reading
Located just over five miles west of Bend, this popular day use area sits along the the Deschutes River. This site offers hiking access to the Deschutes River Trail and several areas for picnicking next to the river. There are toilets and picnic tables at this site. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads … Continue reading
The Fall River in La Pine State Park is a year-round, well-stocked spring fed stream with gin clear water. The stream is fly fishing only with barbless hooks. Abundant hatches of small (#18 & less) Blue Winged Olive and Pale Morning Dun make these small mayflies the going choice. When … Continue reading
Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between Sunriver and Bend, Oregon, United States. With a pitch of 22.5°, they are rated Class 5 for watercraft, and are the largest falls on the upper Deschutes. The falls were created by the eruption of nearby Lava Butte approximately 6,000 … Continue reading
Dillon Falls are rapids in the U.S. state of Oregon near Bend in the Deschutes National Forest. With a pitch of 76.5°, the falls are a significant obstacle to whitewater running and are rated Class 5. Unlike nearby Benham Falls, Dillon Falls are not widely documented because they are hard … Continue reading
Lava Island Falls are rapids on the Deschutes River. Rated a Class 5, they are difficult to navigate because of an island of lava from Lava Butte that blocked part of the river. The Lava Island Trailhead is located in the Lava Island day use area, which is accessed by … Continue reading
This very popular site offers beautiful views of Tumalo Falls just a few minutes from the trailhead. There are areas for picnicking and access to hiking and mountain biking trails. The North Fork Trail is UPHILL ONLY for mountain bikes. Tumalo Falls is a 97-foot (30 m) waterfall on Tumalo Creek, in the Cascade Range … Continue reading
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