John Mowat rappelling after completing a new route on Mount Oubliette in the Ramparts Range in the Canadian Rockies in 1951. Lean and fit, John Mowat scaled the climbing wall with a purpose and vigor ...

Seven climbers from Central Oregon qualified for the Divisional Championships at the USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Regional Championships this past weekend at the Bend Endurance Academy (BEA). Many ...

'The reason EP is in Bend in the U.S. is because of Smith Rock, and that's where sport climbing started in America.' BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A sport invented in Central Oregon roughly 35 years ago, is ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Recent wildfires in Oregon are causing the air to be moderate to even very unhealthy in certain areas. There have been a number of fires, from the Fuzztail Fire south of Bend to ...

Planning a family vacation to Bend, Oregon? You’re in for a treat! Bend is a picturesque destination that offers a wide range of family-friendly activities to enjoy. From outdoor adventures to ...

BEND, Oregon (KTVZ) — Bob is the latest Bend feature taking the spotlight, far and wide. In this case it’s really B.O.B., which stands for Big Obvious Boulder. But this “rock star” was obviously not ...