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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The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Lifty
The little things you can do to make their job easier
Ever wondered what it’s like to work as a ski lift operator? Here’s a peek into their world—and how you can make it a little better for everyone. Being a “lifty” makes collecting trash look cushy. They wake up at the crack of dawn to shovel extremely large amounts of snow. They tolerate the harshest […]
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Mt. Bachelor Announces New Lift to Open December 2016
“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 […]