Oregon Senator Ron Wyden echoed many Central Oregonians’ criticisms of Mt. Bachelorโs โFast Tracks,โ which would allow people to skip regular lines at all but three of the resortโs ski lifts. Passes start at $49 a day, but price will vary based on mountain conditions, day of the week and holidays. A petition seeking to […]
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Snow Bros
Throughout history, many of the greatest teams are siblings: the Williams sisters swept professional tennis, the Wright brothers reached the skies, and the Super Mario Bros. dominated video games. Jonah and Jared Elston may be among those names, soon. The Montana-raised brothers have racked up accolades for their performances in their respective snow sports. The […]
New Cloudchaser Run Names Revealed
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 […]
The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Lifty
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 […]
A Mountain of Growth
It might be because this season is already shaping up to be snowier than last year’s disappointing accumulation. It might be because there’s new equipment that needs to be broken in. It’s not quite winter, but still, many skiers and snowboarders are already itching to hit the runs at Mt. Bachelor. Another thing making snow […]
Go Here 8/24-8/31
Volcanic Bike and Brew Festival No other town does beer and outdoor sports quite like Bend. Need an example? Check out the Volcanic Bike and Brew Festival at Mt. Bachelor from Aug. 26-28, featuring the best in mountain bike racing and local brews. Kicking off at 11 am each day, riders will compete in the […]
Mt. Bachelor to Open for July 4th Weekend
BEND, Ore. โ Mt. Bachelor will open for the summer season on Friday, July 1, with scenic lift rides, lunch at Pine Marten Lodge, disc golf and downhill mountain biking off the Sunshine Accelerator Lift. Sunset dinners and sled dog rides will be offered starting the following week on Friday, July 8, and mountain officials […]
A Ski Village at Mt. Bachelor
Anyone who skis or snowboards at Mt. Bachelor Resort sooner or later asks an existential question: Why isn’t there a lodge or village at the mountain? Other big ski resorts around the continent offer such amenities and convenience. From the big ones like Whistler in British Columbia to smaller ones like Snowshoe in West Virginia, […]
Picks 5/25-6/1
Thursday 26 Alice Hoffman AUTHOR! AUTHOR!—Hoffman is living a writer’s dream. With dozens of novels, children’s books and screenwriting credits including “Independence Day” and “Practical Magic,” her name is often on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Her novel, “Here on Earth,” received the stamp of approval of Queen Oprah as well. She’s the […]
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 […]

