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Big Changes at Bachelor

As pandemic restrictions continue, Oregon’s biggest ski resort plans for reservation-only parking, limited indoor amenities for the winter season

by Nicole Vulcan September 23, 2020July 25, 2024

The shutdowns around COVID-19 forced Mt. Bachelor to close operations entirely for a time in the spring. Since then, the resort has been open for mountain biking and its new zipline activities throughout the summer—with many new health and safety guidelines in place. Now, with winter approaching, Mt. Bachelor has announced its plans for the […]

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by Jess McComb September 16, 2020August 16, 2023

The pandemic has robbed many of the simple summer pleasures in Central Oregon—but when it comes down to it, coronavirus has nothing on Mother Nature. Outdoor recreation is the hottest trend this summer and Pine Mountain Sports is keeping locals and tourists fully equipped for their activity of choice. In the warmer months, the friendly […]

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New Cloudchaser Run Names Revealed

Hayley Jo MurphyNovember 17, 2016January 24, 2025

Mt. Bachelor’s new lift has caused quite a bit of stir over the past couple years, as locals predict when it will open, off trail over to where they think it will be and point up from the road at potential lines for new trails. Well the wait is over, as Mt. Bachelor reveals a […]

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Mt. Bachelor Announces New Lift to Open December 2016

Hayley Jo MurphyApril 21, 2016April 5, 2025

“Mt. Bachelor and Powdr Corp are excited to announce that we have signed a contract with lift manufacturer Doppelmayer to install the new east side chairlift, named Cloudchaser, in time for the 2016 holiday season! The high-speed detachable quad chairlift, which represents a capital investment of approximately $6 million, provides greater protection from the elements […]

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