SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 90 | Andrew Gast – General Manager of Mt. Ashland, OR Andrew Gast is the General Manager of Mt. Ashland Ski Area in southern Oregon. This is a very special ski resort because it is not-for-profit. Its one and only goal is to serve its community to the best of its abilities. This episode explores everything Mt. Ashland, along with how non-profit ski areas work in general. About The SnowBrains Podcast: […] Featured Video Podcast | November 12, 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
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Holiday Storm Weekend Report from February 17, 2025 Mt. Bachelor in Oregon somehow kept numerous lifts running during a storm that delivered punishing 80+ mile per hour winds. The wind during this storm system seemed to come from every direction: west, east, and down the mountain. Standing outside the Pine Marten Lodge I was nearly blown over with every gust. It would not […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Bluebird with Blower Powder Report from February 9-10, 2025 After a glorious (and grueling) week of nonstop storms at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, Sunday and Monday provided a glimpse of the famed Central Oregon sunshine. After a week that delivered feet of snow to hungry powder chasers, these days were an opportunity to capitalize on great visibility and views of the surrounding volcanoes. Related:Â Mt. Bachelor, […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Midseason in December? Report from December 16-17, 2024 Deciding to send it to Bend, Oregon, for the tail-end of the most recent PNW storm system at Mt. Bachelor was the right call. It is amazing to have access to such an impressive playground just a three-hour drive or 25-minute flight from my home base in Portland, Oregon. Leaving Portland, I couldn’t help but […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 18, 2024 0 Comments