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
SnowBrains Forecast: 10-15″ of Snow for Mt. Bachelor, OR, Ahead of Packed Spring Events Calendar This forecast is brought to you by Mt. Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor Set for 10-15 Inches of Fresh Snow This Week Lingering light snow Monday and Tuesday gives way to the main round from late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon, when Mt. Bachelor looks set for 10″-15″ of new snow with the best quality arriving as colder air settles in. Early-week […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 30, 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
March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start Round 1 of SnowBrains’ 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. In Round 1 alone, over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is. Related: March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 23, 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
March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 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
Oregon Ski Season Kicks Off at Mt. Hood Meadows and Mt. Bachelor For the past few weeks, many Oregon skiers and snowboarders have only had one thing on their Christmas list: snow. While the snowpack in Oregon currently remains low in comparison to historical averages, skiers and riders in the area are set to receive a small consolation prize today as both Mt. Hood Meadows and Mt. Bachelor open for the first […] Industry News Morgan Stierman | December 23, 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
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
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
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion in the Sweet 16 Last week saw the launch of the SnowBrains March Madness Ski Resort Tournament where we asked our followers to vote on what they deem to be the best ski resort in North America. Over 30,000 votes were cast in the first round, and as of today, we move on to the Sweet 16. Out of 32 of North America’s most well-known […] SnowBrains | March 31, 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
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion as Best Ski Resort in North America While March may be the most exciting time of year for basketball fans, the month typically sees skiing wind down to a close—until now. To honor the most intense sports tournament on the continent, SnowBrains decided to host a March Madness of its own to find out which ski resort its following would crown champion as the Best Ski Resort […] SnowBrains | March 25, 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
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
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