NW Alpine

High-performance, tailor-made carbon fiber road and gravel bikes. Carbon fiber made in Bend since 2007.

Small-batch ultralight gear from Portland. Rain mitts, stuff sacks, and accessories for gram-counters.

Custom skis and snowboards handcrafted in Portland, Oregon. Each board is built to order for your specific riding style.

Hood River brewery and pizzeria founded by ex-Full Sail brewers in 2007. Known for hop-forward ales and hand-tossed pizza. Their IRA is a Gorge staple and the downtown taproom is where windsurfers, fruit pickers, and mountain bikers all end up.

Ultralight hiking apparel sewn in-house in Newport, Oregon. Known for their Alpha Direct pieces — sun hoodies, camp layers, and wind shirts built in small batches from cutting-edge fabrics. Every garment cut, sewn, and shipped from their own workshop.

Collective of Columbia Gorge artists and makers selling handmade goods from a shared Hood River storefront. Ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, and prints — all made within the Gorge. A rotating roster of local artisans keeps the shelves fresh.