National Geographic Adventure says Bend is one of the best ski towns in the world.  The National Geographic website just included Bend on the list of the world’s 25 best; ranking them with international sites such as Kitzbuhel, Austria and Banff, Canada , and domestic destinations like Park City, Utah and Aspen, Colorado.  The article includes tips on where to stay, where to eat and so on. Hall-of fame surfer and 20-year Bend resident Gerry Lopez did the write up for National Geographic.