Oregon

We here at Wend are pretty darn lucky to live in a place like Portland. Not only are our streets fairly bike friendly, but our city is also devoting some—though there is room for a lot more effort—energy towards eco-friendly ideas.
But one of the greater reasons that we (or… Read the rest

A father-son team is set to begin a 3,629-mile trip from Oregon to New Hampshire by tandem bike on June 20th this summer, pedaling an average of 75 miles a day. But they’re not just embarking on this journey for the fun of it; they’re riding for a serious (and… Read the rest

On June 19, 2010, bicyclists will have the opportunity to experience the landscape of Silverton, Oregon as they pedal along the the quiet route of the Petal Pedal bicycle tour. The event will take cyclists on a tour of the Willamette Valley while supporting Oregon’s premier public garden, The Oregon… Read the rest

Tom Stienstra is an iconic outdoor writer, having written several widely recognized guidebooks about California, Washington and Oregon hiking. However, as of March 25th, Stienstra is also known as the guy who got busted for pot. Police arrested Stienstra and his wife after deputies found “a sophisticated marijuana cultivation operation… Read the rest

A friend and I moseyed on out to the Trapper Creek Wilderness over the weekend for some much needed R&R. Saturday was gorgeous, perfect hiking weather and while watching the moon rise above us during dinner, we decided to forego the rain fly on the tent.
Halfway through the night,… Read the rest

Great photo essay here from photographer Marcus Riga, who recently took a road trip down the west coast with Knolly team riders Curtis Robinson and Alan Crisp. This dispatch comes from the rider-built trails at Black Rock, near Salem, OR, where they camped out for a week getting to know… Read the rest

Since 1976, Charlie Toups (63), otherwise known as “Colorado’s ultimate ski bum,” has skied at various resorts around the country (California, Utah, Oregon, Colorado) in return for shoveling snow and doing other odd tasks. At night, he has always retired to his car, once an old VW Beetle, and more… Read the rest

With the arrival of a new decade, it’s inevitable to recall upon past trends, history and style. While some decades come and go, others remain legendary; like the ’80s. Ah yes, the 1980′s, when butt rock ruled the radio and the youth in revolt ripped around town in cherry-red Camaros… Read the rest

Earlier this week, Transworld Skateboarding posted the above video of four Portland, Ore. skateboarders involved in what looks like a street fight with security guards. This video, which shows a guard striking a skater in the face with board at Pioneer Courthouse in downtown, has initiated an investigation by Portland… Read the rest

Inclement weather and snow conditions has led search and rescue crews to call off rescue efforts for the two climbers still missing on Mt. Hood.
The transition from rescue to recovery of the climbers bodies was announced on Wednesday, and it’s another heartbreaking end for family, friends and the tight-knit… Read the rest

I took a trip out to Smith Rock this weekend to catch some sun and get my climbing fix. To my surprise (and many others as well) Sassy the Sustainable Sasquatch was out there testing his vertical capabilities. Here’s some of the footage I captured, including a big whipper Sassy… Read the rest

If you like bikes and beer, you’ll want to make your way over to Green Dragon in Portland on Thursday night for a special screening on We Just Work Here, a film about the employees, artists and riding culture surrounding Santa Cruz Bicycles.
Where: Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th St.… Read the rest

This Monday marked one of the nicest, warmest, most beautiful days at the Oregon Coast that I have ever witnessed. And as a result, a large number of locals paddled out on their boards and took advantage of the weather and the waves. But somewhere in the mix of surfers… Read the rest

We’re devoting the September Friday Photo contest to featuring your best trekking/hiking shots. Today’s comes from Rick Olson, who took this photo while hiking Three Sisters in the Oregon Cascades. Three Sisters are three volcanic peaks that are all above 10,000 feet, and this picture, taken from the southernmost peak,… Read the rest

From Volume 3, Issue 4… Read the rest
The fourth film from telemark ski film production company Powderwhore, The Pact is devoted to highlighting the pure joy of some of the best tele skiers as they take on slopes around the world. Filmed in Utah, Oregon, British Columbia, Japan and Alaska, The Pact