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Mt. Bachelor Receives Almost a Foot of Fresh Snow 

Overnight stormy conditions on the resort have resulted in almost 1 foot of fresh powder for skiers and snowboarders
Avatar photoBy Jesse Coronado

Mt. Bachelor received almost 1 foot of fresh snow this morning after a snowy and stormy night in the mountains.   This morning at 6:30am, ski patrol deployed explosives on the resort to clear softer, less compact snow to prepare for skiers later that morning.   “Patrol conducted avalanche mitigation work this morning and the resort opened to guests on time at 9am,” Presley Quon, communications […]

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Two Skiers Die on Bachelor

A third person had to be evacuated via helicopter to St. Charles Bend
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Two skiers passed away and one was evacuated by helicopter after experiencing a medical emergency in the span of three days on Mt. Bachelor. The first, on Friday around 12:25 pm, was a 66-year-old man who was reportedly wearing a helmet when he sustained his injuries to his head. Ski patrol dispatched a medical helicopter […]

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Great Nordeen Ski Race 2022

Ski and bike races start at Mt. Bachelor
by Charlotte Ferguson

The 2022 ski season in Central Oregon is in full swing. As the snow continues to fall, winter-style events are on the docket, including the 19th Annual Great Nordeen Ski Race happening on Jan. 23. The event will feature both a Nordic ski and fat tire bike race leaving from Mt. Bachelor. The Nordic ski […]

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Ski You Later

Mt. Bachelor is postponing its opening day for the second time, and this time there’s no set date
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Mt. Bachelor is again postponing its opening day due to a lack of snowfall and consistently warm temperatures. The mountain was set to open on Friday, Nov. 26, before being postponed to Dec. 3. Now there’s no projected opening date. “Like previous winters when we didn’t announce an opening date, we’ll be ready and announce the […]

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10 Barrel’s Winter Adaptation: Outdoor “Huts”

Outdoor “warming huts” are taking up residence in the brew pub’s outdoor patio area
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

10 Barrel Brewing’s westside Bend location is taking its pandemic-era adaptations to the next level. A handful of outdoor “warming huts” are taking up residence in the brew pub’s outdoor patio area, with space enough inside to seat eight to 10 people. “Rather than just throwing up a tent or additional heaters for outdoor areas, 10 Barrel […]

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The Year of the Tailgate

With reserved parking, indoor restrictions at Mt. Bachelor, skiers and snowboarders will need to up their car-comfort game
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

Earlier this fall, Mt. Bachelor announced its winter operations plan for the 2020-21 season—one that will be remembered as the year COVID-19 made everything change. Getting outdoors for some vigorous—or not-so-vigorous—exercise (while staying 6 feet from others) continues to be one of the ways to stay healthy throughout this pandemic, and at Mt. Bachelor, staying […]

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Winter Events!

Here are the events we know are happening and updates on ones that are still up in the air
Avatar photo by Megan Burton

Disclaimer: As we all know by now… these are unprecedented times. Many classic winter events are postponed or canceled as we head into the snowy season. Here are the events we know are happening and updates on ones that are still up in the air. I Like Pie Thanksgiving Run/Walk Mon., Nov. 23- Sun., Nov. […]

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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
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

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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This is Not a Snow Day

Closure of Mt. Bachelor continues widespread closures around Central Oregon
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

No, this is not a drill. And no, it’s also not the type of snow day you’re used to. On this snow day and in the days going forward, health officials continue to press for more social distancing—and local businesses are playing along. In the continuing tsunami of closures due to COVID-19, Mt. Bachelor announced […]

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VertFest celebrates the trudging up as much as the gliding down

Before you dive full-force into the magic that is spring, take at least one last weekend to fully bask in the beauty of winter
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Before you dive full-force into the magic that is spring, take at least one last weekend to fully bask in the beauty of winter (or just toggle back and forth between winter and spring sports, like lots of Central Oregon outdoor enthusiasts do). Mt. Bachelor’s VertFest, which celebrates the love of backcountry snow sports, is […]

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