• BYB Live On Location at The 10 Barrel Brewing Boulder Brawl

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event , Music , Travel & Adventure

    BackyardBend will be Live On Location from the 10 Barrel Boulder Brawl on Sunday September 26th at 6 pm. This live stream will be broadcast on the BackyardBend website and Mobile App. Watch as Olympian Chris Cosser, two-time World Cup Gold Medalist Alex Johnson, two-time Canadian National Champion Allison Vest and more of the world’s best compete for 20k in climbing cash!

    Witness as each of the 12 world class athletes compete to solve and navigate each route and get as high up the climb as they can. The goal is to get to the top of the climb with the least amount of tries as possible in the 4 minutes of allocated time. The climber that ends up…

  • Join Subaru of Bend Outside Games at the 10 Barrel Brewing Boulder Brawl Sunday 9/26/21

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event , Music

    Be there as Olympians Kyra Condie and Chris Cosser, national champs, and more of the world’s best compete for 20k in climbing cash!

    Witness as each of the 12 world class athletes compete to solve and navigate each route and get as high up the climb as they can. The goal is to get to the top of the climb with the least amount of tries as possible in the 4 min allocated time. The climber that ends up with the most amount of tops, or highest holds in the least amount of tries, takes home the prize! MORE INFO HERE.

    Doors will open at 3pm and we will get the party started with Loose Platoon kicking…

  • 10 Barrel Brewing Boulder Brawl RESCHEDULED to next Sunday 9/26/21

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    The 10 Barrel Brewing Boulder Brawl has been RESCHEDULED to next Sunday 9/26/21

    Be there as Olympians Kyra Condie and Chris Cosser, national champs, and more of the world’s best compete for 20k in climbing cash!

    Witness as each of the 12 world class athletes compete to solve and navigate each route and get as high up the climb as they can. The goal is to get to the top of the climb with the least amount of tries as possible in the 4 min allocated time. The climber that ends up with the most amount of tops, or highest holds in the least amount of tries, takes home the prize! MORE INFO HERE.

    Doors will open at 3pm…

  • Boulder Brawl Saturday Sep 18th at 10 Barrel Eastside

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event

    Be there as Olympians Kyra Condie and Chris Cosser, national champs, and more of the world’s best compete for 20k in climbing cash!

    Witness as each of the 12 world class athletes compete to solve and navigate each route and get as high up the climb as they can. The goal is to get to the top of the climb with the least amount of tries as possible in the 4 min allocated time. The climber that ends up with the most amount of tops, or highest holds in the least amount of tries, takes home the prize! MORE INFO HERE.

    Doors will open at 3pm and we will get the party started with Loose Platoon kicking things off…

  • On The RISE: Nathaniel Coleman

    Posted on in category Climbing

    Tuesday August 3 is the start of the Olympic Sport Climbing events with men’s qualifying rounds in speed, bouldering, and lead events. The women get started on Wednesday with finals for men on Thursday and the women’s finals Friday.

    This is going to be a great addition to the Olympic schedule. If you have been to our local Boulder Brawl over the last several years you know how exciting this sport is to watch. The strength, agility, and athleticism is incredible from these athletes.

    Some of the USA Olympic sport climbing athletes have competed in Bend at our annual Boulder Brawl and Nathaniel Coleman is one of them. This video is a great look at Nathaniel as a person and…

  • Get in Shape: Physical Preparation for Outdoor Adventures

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event , Hiking , Travel & Adventure

    Wednesday May 27, 6pm – 730pm Online Event hosted by JessBFit. MORE INFO HERE.

    It’s spring and you’re itching to get outside and explore. But you feel like your body just might not be so ready yet. Whether you’re hoping to walk up the local hill, scale a big mountain or explore points unknown, you’ll…

    • Understand how to build your speed, endurance and strength at home or close to home.
    • Learn the best ways to start training your body for your next adventure.
    • Be able to put together a training plan for your goals.
    • Learn more about JessBFit’s online training options.

    This is part 1 of a 5-part series.

    Registrants will be…

  • Central Oregon Trail Party - Smith Rock

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event , River

    Saturday March 14th at Smith Rock State Park. More INFO HERE.

    Join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we help maintain trails in one of Oregon’s most spectacular parks. We will be restoring native plants and doing maintenance on the popular River Trail.

    Plan to hike less than a mile to the work area and work using hand digging tools, loppers, and hand saws. We prioritize safety and fun over quantity of work accomplished and encourage people to try different things and work at a comfortable pace. No experience is necessary — you’ll be working with experienced crew leaders who will teach you all you need to know.

  • Women's Beginner-Friendly Climb Night at the Bend Rock Gym

    Posted on in category Climbing

    Sunday March 8th at the Bend Rock Gym.

    Are you curious about trying out rock climbing? Are you looking for a safe and supportive atmosphere for your first time off the ground? Then join JessBFit at the Bend Rock Gym for an evening of top-rope climbing, auto belays and bouldering! We’ll supply the skilled belayers who will manage the ropes as you climb. We’ll coach and cheer you on and encourage you to push yourself to the top of the wall!

    Cost to participate is $18 for a day pass (plus $8 if you need to rent climbing shoes and harness). More INFO HERE.

    Indoor climbing is a great activity to help you get excited about moving your body…

  • USA Climbing Bouldering Nationals - FINALS

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event
    Saturday Feb 1st is the finals competition and you won’t want to miss this. More INFO HERE.  Things will get started early but the competition goes all day into the evening when the elite finalist will go against each other for the US title. 8am – 8pm. Returning to the Deschutes County Expo Center, the USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National Championship competition on January 31 – February 1, 2020; and the USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championship competition on February 7-9, 2020.

    These events will feature the most elite adult and youth athletes in the country competing for a place on the national US Team in the discipline of bouldering.

    For…

  • USA Climbing Bouldering Nationals

    Posted on in categories Climbing , Event

    This is an exciting spectator event and is a chance to see athletes compete for spots on the US Olympic team for the summer 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.  And you can see all the action up close right here in Central Oregon.  More INFO HERE.

    Returning to the Deschutes County Expo Center, the USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National Championship competition on January 31 – February 1, 2020; and the USA Climbing: Bouldering Youth National Championship competition on February 7-9, 2020.

    These events will feature the most elite adult and youth athletes in the country competing for a place on the national US Team in the discipline of bouldering.

    For more…

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