Cali Clement

Jan 16, 2025 | bendmagazine.com | Cali Clement

With a 30-year career constructing homes for others—and recently one for his own family—Dave Hall brings fresh insight from experiencing both sides of the business. This dual perspective has added to his knowledge, ultimately benefiting his clients. He founded DH Builders in 2014. Shortly after, he brought on master carpenter Sean McKinney, who became a key part of the company as part-owner and chief operating officer.

Dec 18, 2024 | bendmagazine.com | Cali Clement

When the snow begins to blanket Central Oregon, there’s no better way to embrace the chill than with a cocktail designed for the season. Whether you’re cozying up indoors or gathered around an outdoor firepit, these winter drinks blend local flavors, bold spirits and a touch of creativity to keep you warm. From spiked hot chocolates to inventive takes on the classic hot toddy, here are the best places to sip your way through the season.

Dec 10, 2024 | bendmagazine.com | Tim Neville |Cali Clement

These Bendites get your sticks in top shape for a slippery season on snow. You know the feeling. There you are, cross-country skiing along the first leg of the Tangent Loop at Meissner, when everything goes south. For me, it often happens after that left at the five-point intersection and the long climb toward Swampy begins. Sure, it’s uphill but it’s not that uphill. Suddenly I’m working 20 times harder. My form crumbles and lungs burst. Snowshoers are faster. What a drag.

Dec 4, 2024 | bendmagazine.com | Cali Clement

Shot on location at the Historic Great Hall at Sunriver ResortWhen it comes to the holiday season in songs, a range of artists have lent their talents to covers—from Lady Gaga and Coldplay to Justin Bieber, Diplo and Tyler, the Creator. (For a real treat, listen to Twisted Sister’s rendition of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful.”) But certain chords and refrains from original classics dance in our heads like sugarplum fairies and sound like home.

Nov 20, 2024 | bendmagazine.com | Tim Neville |Cali Clement

Bachelor is open. The road is slick. Don’t be that driver. When Mount Bachelor opened on November 15, it was the earliest the lifts had spun since 1998. That means I got a jump start on being cranky. That has nothing to do with the mountain or Powdr Corp. or the way the Skyliner lot fills up hours before it used to back in the Old Timey times when two hand pulled pints at Deschutes with a burger and a side Caesar cost you $12. No, no.