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A Mountain of Growth

New Mt. Bachelor lift makes the mountain the 5th-largest ski area in the U.S.A.
The Source Staff

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 […]

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Lazy Skiers’ Delight

Skijoring lets someone else do the hard work on the snow
Dana Bartus

The colorful falling leaves and crisp bite in the night air have us all excited for one thing: Skijoring. Wait, what?! It sounds like someone with a hangover mumbling over their words, but it is an actual sport that even has worldwide competitions. Derived from the Norwegian word meaning “ski driving,” skijoring involves having a […]

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Shiny & New

Mt. Bachelor gets a facelift
Corinne Boyer

Although it’s still early fall and Mt. Bachelor is bare, the opening day of ski season is set for Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to Spencer Weimar, marketing director for Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. During its 58th season, the resort will host new and classic annual events. Weimar says the first event of the season will […]

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