Mt. Bachelor, OR, Begins Major Modernization Project on Northwest Express Chairlift If you’ve ever weaved through the trees on a storm day or stacked powder laps in the West Bowls under bluebird skies at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, then you know just how important the Northwest Express chairlift is to the mountain experience. Now, the resort has officially launched a major modernization project for the lift, which serves some of Mt. Bachelor’s […] Industry News Brent Glogau | May 27, 2026 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, to Close April 19, Ending a Season Defined by Historic Low Snowfall Mt. Bachelor Closing Day Set for April 19 After Historically Low-Snow Season Mt. Bachelor‘s closing day is April 19, more than a month earlier than the resort had originally planned, with a thin snowpack, particularly on the lower half of the mountain, driving the decision to end the 2025-26 winter season early. The Mt. Bachelor closing day announcement confirms the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2026 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Launches 2026-27 Season Passes With Plenty of Perks and Bonuses Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, has officially dropped its 2026-27 season pass lineup, and there’s a little extra incentive this year for anyone ready to lock things in early. Passes go on sale March 24, with the lowest prices available through June 2, along with a mix of returning perks and a few new additions. The biggest change is a “Buy Now, […] Industry News Brent Glogau | March 25, 2026 0 Comments
Why Mt. Bachelor, OR, is the Dream Spring Ski Trip Spring skiing can be magical in the snowsports world, and few places do it better than Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon. With long sunny days, a deep snowpack, and a vibrant mountain town just down the road, the combination of the volcano and the town of Bend creates one of the best spring ski trips in North America. Here’s why spring […] Featured Article Brent Glogau | March 20, 2026 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: No Lines for My First Day of the Season On Christmas Report for Thursday, December 25, 2025 Usually, the ski season in the Pacific Northwest kicks off around Thanksgiving. Not this season, which is perplexing given it is supposed to be a La Niña year, which typically brings huge snowfall to the area. It’s been incredibly frustrating waiting for enough snow to hit the slopes. I rarely go skiing on Christmas […] Conditions Report Brent Glogau | December 28, 2025 0 Comments
The Ultimate Ikon Pass Odyssey: How to Spend a Year Skiing Across 5 Continents As the mega passes grow in both mountain access and price, being a casual skier is no longer worth the hefty cost. The Ikon Pass nearly spans the entire skiable world, covering both hemispheres, five continents, 13 countries, and 70 resorts. So what’s the most value someone can get from one Ikon Pass? Did you know that access to Southern […] Brains Zach Suffish | November 13, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Injured After Hitting Rocks on Mt. Bachelor, OR Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers responded Sunday afternoon to assist a 29-year-old snowboarder injured on Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, after falling and striking a rock in Cinder Cone. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing The man, a recent Central Oregon resident, suffered severe pain to his hip and ribs. Due to the steep and difficult […] Backcountry SnowBrains | October 28, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Offers Passholder 50% Off Friends & Family Lift Tickets Mt. Bachelor ski resort in Oregon has kicked off the winter season excitement with an exclusive offer for its 2025-26 passholders to share discounted lift tickets with friends and family. From now through October 30, holders of Outplay 365, Full Season, and Midweek passes can access 50% off Friends & Family lift tickets, a significant boost from the usual 25% […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 12, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Skiers Have Less Than 24 Hours to Lock in Lowest Pass Prices Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, skiers and riders have less than 24 hours to lock in season passes at the lowest rates of the fall. After today, September 30, prices for the Full Season and Midweek passes will increase, and two of the resort’s most popular options—the Kids Ski Free and Outplay 365 passes—will no longer be available. Related: Mt. Bachelor, OR, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 30, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Announces Upgrades to Northwest Lift, New Community Programming and Passholder Perks Mt. Bachelor, Oregon’s 2024-25 season was one for the books with the earliest opening since 1998 and an above-average season with over 450” of total snowfall. If the long-range forecast holds true, skiers and riders will rejoice in yet another above-average snow season this winter. Looking to 2025-26, Mt. Bachelor will begin upgrades to the Northwest lift and introduce exciting […] Industry News Press Release | September 9, 2025 0 Comments
Southwest Airlines Announces New Ski Routes for the Upcoming 2025-26 Season Nationwide carrier Southwest Airlines has announced new, ski-oriented destinations for the upcoming winter of 2025-26. New destinations will include cities both in the Pacific Northwest and the Intermountain West. The city of origin that will benefit the most from the new additions is sunny San Diego, California. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is currently undergoing a major 3.8 billion […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 20, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Bike Park Report: Cone Runs and Lava Flows on a Sleeping Volcano Report for Saturday, July 12, 2025 Last summer, I took my two boys to Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, to attend its Bike Camp for Kids. They had a blast and assumed we would do the same thing every year. Related: Mt. Bachelor, OR, Gravity Bike Camp Trip Report: The Most Fun Kids Can Have on Two Wheels Unfortunately, our busy summer […] Conditions Report Brent Glogau | July 13, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Snow Blankets Mount Bachelor, OR, as Summer Season Opening Day Approaches Mount Bachelor in central Oregon awoke to a dusting of fresh snow on June 21, kicking off the first official day of summer with a scene straight out of winter. Webcam images show the early morning snowfall just days before the resort’s summer activities begin. Related: [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 22, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: RendezVan Festival 2025 As winter loosens its grip on the Cascades, Mt. Bachelor (just outside of Bend, Oregon) once again welcomed a vibrant tribe of nomadic souls and slope enthusiasts for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most anticipated gatherings — the RendezVan Festival. More than just a festival, RendezVan is a celebration of the adventurous van-life spirit. RendezVan blends mountain culture with music, […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | April 24, 2025 0 Comments
POWDR Corp. Announces It Will Not Sell Mt. Bachelor, OR, After All After nearly eight months of speculation and anticipation, POWDR Corp. announced on Friday, April 4, that it will no longer pursue the sale of Mt. Bachelor. The company, which has owned the Central Oregon resort since 2001, stated that it had evaluated all factors involved and ultimately decided to retain ownership “indefinitely.” “There are numerous factors involved in evaluating a […] Industry News Brent Glogau | April 5, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Finding Perfect Winter Snow in Spring Report from March 28-29, 2025 One might think a ski trip at the end of March would be for spring conditions only. But then one might not be used to the majesty of the Pacific Northwest. Mt. Bachelor, just 20 miles from Bend, Oregon, graced us with fresh snow during both the days we visited this week. The snow started […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 30, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: Spring Sun, Snow, and Spirited Events Report from March 24, 2025 As the days lengthen and the sun graces the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, outside of Bend, Oregon, the resort transforms for spring festivities. Beyond the allure of soft, sun-kissed snow, Mt. Bachelor curates a series of events that encapsulate the spirited essence of the season. This article offers a glimpse into the festivities awaiting visitors […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | March 27, 2025 0 Comments
Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. Bachelor, OR A skier tragically lost his life at Mt. Bachelor on March 17, 2025, after falling into a tree well and becoming trapped in deep snow. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Benjamin Shelkey of Seattle, Washington, was found unresponsive by fellow skiers who worked desperately to free him before beginning CPR. The emergency unfolded at 3:04 p.m. when Deschutes County 911 received […] Industry News Brent Glogau | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Beware the Ides of March Deep Powder Report from March 15, 2025 I don’t know why it stuck with me in my high school English class when we studied Julius Caesar, and there was the ominous warning to “beware the Ides of March,” but it did. Although March 15 can be associated with bad luck and misfortune, I planned a trip with my two boys to ski […] Conditions Report Brent Glogau | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase Mt. Bachelor, OR [Updated March 10, 2025] On August 22, 2024, POWDR Corporation announced it was selling Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, Vermont, to local pass holders, as well as three other resorts, including Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, which it has owned since 2001 and is the largest ski resort in the Pacific Northwest. Shortly after the announcement, a local group, now called Mount Bachelor Community […] Industry News Brent Glogau | March 10, 2025 0 Comments