Rafting the Grand Canyon: Things to Know Beforehand
By Parker Moessner I cannot believe it has already been a couple of months since my amazing trip rafting down through the Grand Canyon. It feels like I was just there! Even though we previously rounded up the trip on the blog, I’ve been itching to share some of the information you’ll need to plan…
Hemp-Derived CBD Won’t Get You High, Here’s Why
CBD is still fairly new to the mainstream, so it’s only normal that many aren’t quite sure what CBD is just yet. No worries. I am happy to clarify! Of all the information available about CBD, one question seems to consistently come up. “Will it get me high?” Nope. While it is not technically fair…
5 Après Ski Cocktails to Enjoy Around A Fire
Everybody knows the best part of a successful day on the slopes is warming up around a fire with friends. Even better if you can throw some cocktails into the mix. We’ve teamed up with our friend, Anthony, over at Crater Lake Spirits to curate some recipes that will definitely have you and yours feeling…
Rafting the Grand Canyon: An Epic, Month-long Adventure
Going back to civilian life after twenty-four days rafting the Colorado River felt even stranger than I imagined. I went from beautiful red rock canyons and miles of whitewater rapids to a Chipotle in Kingsman, AZ. What a buzzkill. Existing in the outdoors for an extended period of time does something to your body and…
Greatest Hits Guide to Skiing in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, & Oregon
I have been skiing for a long time, all over the country. It’s one of my favorite things to do! With all my years of shredding, I have compiled what I believe is the ultimate list of the most epic ski destinations (in my humble opinion). Here are my all-time favorites, hand-picked, just for you.…
Top 10 Things To Do in Bend, Oregon
Ablis is lucky to call Bend home. Situated in the high desert of Oregon, on the Deschutes River, alongside the Cascade mountains, Bend has just about every microclimate within a two-hour drive. It’s a special, little town, unlike anywhere else. Bend is about what we’re about, which is spending as much time outdoors as possible…
Meet Pro Athlete and Record-Breaking Runner Renee Metivier
I’ve been running for a long time, but I originally started out in soccer and gymnastics. Through a series of injuries, I found running in high school, and it captured me from the beginning. I ended up winning state my senior year of high school and getting a full-ride scholarship to Georgia Tech. But there,…
Happy Little Accidents: The Birth of Our Most Popular Flavor
A Q&A with our founders, Jim and Max Bendis on how they stumbled upon the happiest accident: our cranberry blood orange naturally-infused sparkling beverage with CBD. What led you to the CBD industry? Max: For me, it was a passion for cannabis and the industry itself. The excitement of it in Oregon at the time was…
The Bend, OR Yoga Guide: Studios, Tips, and Benefits
by Sophie Cloyd To be honest, I have not been inside a yoga studio since long before the pandemic started. However, yoga has resurfaced in my life again, and the timing could not be better after this whirlwind of a year! I think we could all use a nice deep breath and some toxin-releasing stretches…
The Last Blockbuster On Earth Lives in Bend
by Jim Bendis I think it is such a special thing for Bend, Oregon to have the last surviving Blockbuster. In the late ’80s, video stores started opening like Starbucks do today, with practically one on every corner. It was a major cultural shift. Then, in the 2000s, with the birth of new rental options…