As a haven for outdoor sports and recreation, Bend and the surrounding areas host numerous events, such as the U.S Snowshoe Association’s national championship races I covered recently. I admit, prior to these races, I did not know snowshoeing could be competitive. The course through Virginia Meissner Sno-Park proved challenging, and I had fun hiking along the trails shooting a sport I hadn’t previously photographed. A few photos from the senior 10k races: