DEC/JAN 2018
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2018 Winter Sports
Athletes
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end has so many great youth winter sports athletes that there is no way we could fit them all into this preview. For the 2017-
2018 Preview, We decided to gather as many of the top Winter Sports Athletes for a mass photo. Busy Bend schedules kept
others way. The skiers and riders who were able to make it are featured and all contribute to Bend’s high-level competitive-
ness. The fact that there are so many talented athletes is a credit to the legacy of our winter sports founders, families that have
been here for generations and new families that have moved here to be part of this awesome Bend culture. It also shows the dedication
and knowledge of the coaches who shape the youth here and help them improve needed skills to be competitive on the local, national
and international level. Currently we have nine Bend athletes on US Teams, four at the pro level, as well as former and current profes-
sional skiers and snowboarders. Not to be left out, there are the people who pioneered winter sports here in Bend, former Olympic
champions, medalists, and team members..
By Neil Korn