Pole, Pedal, Paddle!

Saturday brought the annual Pole, Pedal, Paddle in Bend and unfortunately there was no Bivwak team this year (although there are rumors of a team in the works for next year, please post comments to apply). It was the first really hot day that we had seen here all year which made it all that much more difficult for some of the competitors.

Kayakers racing down, then back up the Deschutes River.


Bryan Furry sprinting for the finish line.


The finish line at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.


It's at that point in the year where it's just getting really hot outside but you know that all the water in the river is 100% snow and glacier runoff, making it an invigorating 40 degrees. It didn't look like it slowed the kayakers down at all and it was a great way to kick off the summer season here in Bend. Personally, I love the winters here but this year it just went a little long and the amount of snow we had made me really appreciate the summers. Also, this will be the first year I can really go camping with my son, and there is nothing he likes more than being outside and playing in the dirt with his parents.