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Bachelor for Beginners

Mt. Bachelor invests in new infrastructure to fill in the gaps for first-time skiers and snowboarders
Laurel Brauns

Mt. Bachelor’s Sunrise Lodge and its nearby lifts and trails have historically functioned as a less-populated alternative to the main entry point at West Village. But this winter, the whole area will be transformed into a beginner-friendly zone open seven days a week, with two new carpet lifts, another chair, newly cut trails and an […]

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Avalanche Dogs to the Rescue

Mt. Bachelor utilizes trained dogs as part of its avalanche rescue and snow safety program
Damian Fagan

Skiers at the Mt. Bachelor ski resort may encounter some unexpected company while carving turns: four-legged members of the mountain’s avalanche rescue team. Many ski resorts in North America have avalanche rescue dog programs as backup insurance policies. A dog’s ability to cover terrain quickly and sniff out someone caught in an avalanche is key. […]

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Added Support for Disadvantaged Kids

COPY program marks 14 years helping Deschutes County youth
Jaclyn Brandt

Incarceration can affect so many more people than just the person serving time. One Deschutes County program is meant to help the children. The Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth program is managed through the Deschutes County Sheriff‘s Office. The program made their very first mentor match back in 2004, and they’re always looking for new […]

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