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Powder days just hit differently when you’re prepared. ❄️ Don’t leave home without these 10 essentials: ✔️ Navigation tools (GPS, map, or trail app) ✔️ Insulated layers (hello, cozy!) ✔️ Snacks for the trail ✔️ First aid kit—because stuff happens ✔️ Avalanche safety gear (if the backcountry is calling) ✔️ Charged phone with offline maps (pro tip!) ✔️ Headlamp for those “oops, we stayed too long” moments ✔️ Firestarter + matches ✔️ An emergency blanket or shelter ✔️ A Sno-Park permit—your key to winter trails From the car to the trail, planning ahead means more time for fun in the snow. 🏔️

Snow-dusted trails and endless smiles are here again—winter is back in Bend, and the fun is just getting started! Whether you’re hiking, running, or playing fetch with your furry friend, there’s no better time to explore. 🐾❄️

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😐➡️😁 This is the face you make when your weekend just went from ‘meh’ to ‘it’s absolutely dumping at Mt. Bachelor’