http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com Tue, 20 May 2008 03:47:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wow, when it melts it melts. One week ago there was still a 100 meter patch of snow at the top of dry canyon, now there is now snow to be seen. You can ride all the way to road 300 on Phil's trail toward the heli pad. ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/37 While the salmon fly hatch has not quite reached the Warm Springs to Trout creek section, the fishing is good non-the-less. The weekend was busy with fisherman. Those trying the dry fly found it slow, but for myself on nymphs it was spectacular. The fishing started really ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/36 The fishing is outstanding, or whatever you want to call it.  The salmon and stone fly hatch has started (stone flies now and salmon flies over the next two weeks) and the trout on the Middle Deschutes are really keyed in on them.  We are talking 30+ fish days.  Nymph ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/35 Activity: Trail Run Weather: 50 Partly Sunny Trail conditions: Excellent Nasty weather in Bend sent me out to Horse Ridge for the first time in a couple weeks. Recent rains have kept the dust down and the trail isn't getting much use. Excellent conditions. http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/34 Are you needing some punishment? Here are three race-pace group road rides that happen every week: Noon rides - leave from the east-side Hutch's at noon 5 days a week. Tues, Wed, Thurs are fast, Mon, Fri supposed to be more of a spin. Duration: hourish. Tuesday Night Sunnyside Ride - leaves ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/33 The folks at Webcyclery are putting on another installment of the Cascade Chainbreaker on May 13. The course is on Cascade Timberlands Tree Farm on trails that are closed much of the year so this is your chance to get some unique riding in! More information at Webcyclery: 2007 Cascade ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/32 The little bit of rain that we recieved earlier this week really hasn't ruined the riding. The trails are tacky but not muddy. The small patch of snow on the back side of the Heli-Pad is completely off of the trail now and should be the last of ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/31 Activity: Mountain Bike Weather: 38 Sunny Trail conditions: Excellent Mrazek trail is in perfect condition and has very little snow. We were able to ride to the four way intersection where the trail climbs the steep old road for a bit (many miles past the canal if you are having trouble visualizing the ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/29 Activity: Trail Run Weather: 67 Sunny Trail conditions: Excellent Ran to the summit today. The trail is in excellent condition and has not yet started to get sandy. I didn't see anyone out there. Don't miss the best early Spring riding in Central Oregon! Probably just a few weeks left before it starts ... http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/28 Activity: Mountain Bike Ride Weather: 60 partly cloudy Trail conditions: Excellent Rode helipad to the top of whoops (Frazzle) and back to the parking lot. Only one large patch of snow remains and trail conditions are excellent all around. Great time to hit Phils. http://www.bendoutdoorreport.com/archives/27