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Friday, February 25, 2022
WINTER PRIDEFEST LGBTQ+ SKI WEEKEND AND FESTIVITIES RETURN TO OREGON’S MT. BACHELOR, MARCH 3-6
The fourth annual Winter PrideFest, OUT Central Oregon’s annual celebration of winter sports among the LGBTQ+ community, marginalized individuals in the community, and their allies, is returning to one of the country’s top destinations for outdoor recreation. Featuring four days of on- and off-mountain sports and social activities, Winter PrideFest will take place March 3-6, 2022, at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Ore.
“Winter PrideFest was conceived as a way to bring the LGBTQ+ community together over a shared passion for outdoor recreation and winter sports, and to do so in a way that is inclusive, social, educational, and above all, fun,” said Jamie Nesbitt, president of OUT Central Oregon. “What started as a local grassroots effort in year one has quickly evolved into an event with national cache, and we think there’s no better venue to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in the outdoors than Mt. Bachelor and Bend.”
At Mt. Bachelor, Winter PrideFest will feature organized groups for Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. New for 2022 is Bonfire on the Snow with Wanderlust Tours, a snowy nighttime snowshoe trek to an ice-carved amphitheater complete with a bonfire and warm cocktails. In town, attendees can take part in a Welcome Snocial at various businesses in the Box Factory, WIGS night-time ice skating at Seventh Mountain Resort, a panel discussion on Inclusivity in the Outdoors (co-sponsored by OSU-Cascades DEI Lab), a downtown Après Ski Party at Crater Lake Spirits and other locations, and the signature Winter PrideFest Dance Party at 10 Barrel East. More events to come!
“We have seen attendance at Winter PrideFest increase exponentially from 150 attendees in year one, to over 700 attendees in year three, and we estimate that more than 1,000 people will take part in this year’s event,” said Nesbitt. “With two-thirds of those attendees coming from outside of Central Oregon, there’s no question that Winter PrideFest has quickly established itself as a marquee winter event for the LGBTQ+ community, our allies, and everyone to rally around.”
To take advantage of the special 2022 Winter PrideFest lodging discount at Campfire Hotel, valid for stays between March 1 and March 8, use Code: PRIDE22. Most Winter PrideFest events are free to attend, though space is limited for certain events and activities, and advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register for Winter PrideFest, visit www.outcentraloregon.com/
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Winter PrideFest – Celebrating Inclusivity Outdoors
A full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events, Winter PrideFest is not your typical “gay ski weekend”. This event celebrates Pride, Inclusivity, and our combined love of the outdoors in Bend, Oregon and at Mt. Bachelor. Winter PrideFest is made possible thanks to generous support of sponsors – including the Visit Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
Winter PrideFest takes place March 3rd – 6th so register soon. All registered participants receive a FREE BlackStrap Neck Tube! ($20 value).
Prelude at TAVA Waters - Built to Let You Live Life to the Fullest
Friday, January 28, 2022
Winter PrideFest presented by Gear Fix – Celebrating Inclusivity Outdoors at Bend, Oregon + Mt. Bachelor
Winter PrideFest is a full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events. Presented by Gear Fix, the event celebrates Pride, Inclusivity, and love of the outdoors in Bend and at Mt. Bachelor. Winter PrideFest is made possible thanks to generous support of sponsors – including Visit Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
Current listing of events below including registration information. Scroll down for lodging information.
Thursday March 3rd
7-10pm – Welcoming Snocial: Free @Box Factory – Meet with old and new friends, grab a drink/dinner and pick-up your FREE Winter PrideFest Neck Tube. Join us at the Historic Box Factory where several business welcome WinterPridefest guests, including Gearfix, Immersion Brewing, and Crosscut Warming Hut.
Also checkout ‘First Thursdays @Canteen 5-9pm with Come OUT Bend!!
6-9pm Panel Discussion + Mixer – Inclusivity in the Outdoors @OSU Cascades – sponsored by OSU Cascades DEI Lab – hosted by Pattiegonia (Wyn Wiley); panelists include Zavier Borja, Devin Fei-Fan Tau, and others to be announced. Come early for a mixer. Checkout our discussion last year– Tickets $20 – (Proof of COVID Vaccination Required AS REQUIRED BY OSU)
Friday March 4th
- 7-10pm – ‘Wigs//an Icebreaker’ @Seventh Mountain Resort – ice skating with wigs!! A fun and silly way for participants to connect. This event is FREE for participants and all ages – so bring your kiddos!! Limited Skate Rentals available at event for a small fee.
- 7-11pm – Bonfire on the Snow with Wanderlust Tours -Deep snow awaits our exploration on snowshoes under the starry skies! Strap on the snowshoes to a spectacular, hand-carved amphitheater in the snow. Snow chairs will have been hand-carved into the snow and a bonfire will be glowing. Dessert and hot cocoa with a splash of Hazelnut Espresso Vodka will be served before heading back to civilization. Cost: $120 per person (10% off with code: PrideWander22), includes: Transportation, guides, snowshoes, prepared amphitheater and fire, dessert and hot cocoa- please note that this cost does not include a gratuity for the guide. Tickets sold separately @ wanderlusttours.com/bonfire-on-the-snow
Saturday March 5th
- 9am – 4pm – ‘Pride Celebration‘ @Mt. Bachelor – The weekends biggest day at the mountain – celebrate outside with Pride – everyone is welcome to alpine skiing, Drag Tubing, and mix/mingle with Music by DJ Jules Juke in the West Village Lodge!
- 9am -4pm – Group Snowshoe + Cross Country Skiing @ Deschutes National Forest – (details coming soon)
- 7pm Apes Ski Party @ Downtown Bend – Continue to show your Pride in Downtown Bend with this ‘Apres Ski’ cocktail hour! at Crater Lake Spirits, Dogwood Cocktail Cabin, and Campfire Hotel ***NOTE: Space is limited and registration does not guarantee entry. First come, first served**
- 7pm ‘Apres Tea Party’ @Somewhere That’s Green – “For the Cozy Queer” *Live Drag Piano * Metolius Tea + Mugs and Pastries Available!! First Come First Served, Limited Space + Must be Fully Vaccinated
- Dance Party March 5th: $20 @10 Barrel (Proof of COVID Vaccination Required)
- 9pm – 1am Dance Party @10 Barrel the fun of ‘Winter PrideFest’ continues this queer dance party. Enjoy a space for all queer people to come together liberate! celebrate! and dance! Music by DJ LeMix – Checkout last years party – Tickets $20 – (Proof of COVID Vaccination Required or negative PCR Test within 48hrs)
Register for events March 3rd – 6th. All registered participants receive a FREE BlackStrap Neck Tube! ($20 value). Checkout all community events for everyone!!! Details and tickets @ eventbrite.com/e/winter-pridefest-2022-an-lgbtq-ski-weekend-at-mt-bachelor-tickets-230063144057