Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: 300″ Snowfall So Far and Beautiful Bluebird Days Report from February 20-21, 2025 The end of this week at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, showcased a clear view of the mountain’s annual snowfall, which has already exceeded 300 inches. Beyond a ton of snowfall this year, it is critical that much of the snow has stuck around at Mt. Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor’s formidable base currently sits at 125 inches, with […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 23, 2025 0 Comments
The 6 Best Spring Skiing Resorts in North America Spring skiing is a sacred activity in North America. The seriousness of winter was gradually worn away as skier’s and rider’s furrowed brows soften due to playful spring snow conditions, the skin of members of the opposite sex, and strong alcoholic beverages. In North American ski towns, spring is about renewal, alternate activities, goofy costumes, snowller blades, hot tubs, and live music. Many ski resort offer some sort of combination of the above mention sacred springtime activities but only a few offer up the whole enchilada. These are the chosen ones: […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 22, 2025 4 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: The Joy of the Storm Report from February 14, 2025 Spending Valentine’s Day at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, always feels right. This year, the day brought a very powerful storm, beginning in the wee hours. By the time the resort opened, there were already three to six inches of fresh snow. The parking lots quietly filled and stoke was incredibly high—as were the winds, exceeding 80 […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2025 1 Comment
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: Mt. Bachelor, […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: Fantastic February Report from February 3-7, 2025 February has started in the absolute best way at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. The snow gods have delivered every day of February thus far. February began with three consecutive big storm days, totaling around 20 inches. Since then, every day (and night) has featured at least a few more inches. Not only that, but thanks to […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 8, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Terrain Park Playground for Freestyle Enthusiasts Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is more than just a destination for powder hounds and families—it is a haven for freestyle skiers and snowboarders looking to test their limits. From thoughtfully crafted jumps and rails to nationally recognized competitions, Mt. Bachelor has cultivated a lively freestyle culture that has earned international respect. Related: All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | February 2, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Where Van-Life Meets Adventure & Community Growing up in Central Oregon, I have always recognized that the pairing of Mt. Bachelor and Bend, Oregon, is unique. Nestled in the Cascade Range, Mt. Bachelor offers more than just world-class skiing and breathtaking vistas—it shares a symbiotic relationship with the nearby city of Bend. This dynamic pairing has helped establish the area as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | January 28, 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
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Announces Earliest Opening of Summit Chairlift in Over a Decade While some people do not care for winter and the snow that is associated with it, skiers are a different breed that hopes for as much snow as possible every winter at their local mountains. Sometimes Mother Nature cooperates, but for some regions around the United States, ski resorts can often miss out on those big snow dumps during the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Ski Resorts in North America as a Professional Freeskier View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top nine personal favorite ski resorts as a professional freeskier: Related: The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: 9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon This is where I learned to ski. It was a very special place in my heart. I did a full ski season […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 26, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bachelor, OR, Starts Season 2 Weeks Earlier Than Planned Mount Bachelor, Oregon, has announced that it will be starting the season two weeks earlier than initially planned. Thanks to recent snowfalls and efforts by the snowmaking team and mountain operations, the 2024-25 season at Mount Bachelor will kick off on Friday, November 15. It marks the earliest Mount Bachelor has opened in 26 years. Related: All the Latest Updates […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
New Website and Funding Proposal Highlight the Latest on the Plan for Locals to Buy Mt. Bachelor, OR The initiative to bring Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, into community ownership is progressing successfully as the team wraps up its third week since starting the initiative. The organizers provided an update on Sunday evening and are thrilled with the quick mobilization of volunteers and supporters, highlighting that the project is a true example of teamwork. The community’s involvement, including local businesses […] Industry News Brent Glogau | September 16, 2024 0 Comments
Central Oregon Locals Form B Corp With Intent to Purchase Mount Bachelor Resort Last month, on August 22, POWDR Corporation announced it was selling Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, Vermont, to local passholders, as well as three other resorts, including Mount Bachelor, Oregon. Related: Following Sale of Killington Resort, VT, POWDR Also Wants to Sell 3 Other Resorts Shortly after the announcement, a local effort emerged to buy the resort in Central Oregon […] Industry News Brent Glogau | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Gravity Bike Camp Trip Report: The Most Fun Kids Can Have on Two Wheels Report for July 15-17, 2024 When searching the Pacific Northwest for a bike camp for my two oldest boys, there were plenty of options. One of the top camps recommended was the Gravity Bike Camps at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. I looked into it further, and it met all my criteria. It was within driving distance, and the dates fit perfectly […] Trip Report Brent Glogau | July 19, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bachelor Mountain Resort, OR, Will Ring Out 23/24 Season with North American Pond Skimming Champs Mount Bachelor Mountain Resort, Oregon, is ringing out the 23/24 season with a fun weekend that sees the return of its annual North American Pond Skimming Championships. On Sunday, May 26, the resort will have its final day of the 23/24 season, featuring the epic 100-foot long pond. Be quick though as only 100 registered skimmers will be able to […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Conditions Report: Monoski Spring? Report from May 7-8. 2024 Spring is a beautiful time to try new things, including trading two planks for one. Monoskis are seldom seen on the slopes these days, but occasionally, you might see someone making it look good. A few weeks ago at Mt. Bachelor, OR, I saw someone shredding the Northwest Express lift line on a single plank […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | May 10, 2024 2 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Conditions Report: Winter Conditions, Spring Hours Report from April 26-27, 2024 Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is a special place at the end of April: it can still feel like winter. Although the resort was operating on “spring hours” (8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) this weekend, it was snowing the entire time we were present. It’s hard to agree with the resort’s assessment that spring had already arrived. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
The 8 Largest Ski Resorts on the Ikon Pass In January 2018, Alterra Mountain Company introduced the Ikon Pass, giving skiers and snowboarders access to 50+ locations across the globe. Much like Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, the Ikon Pass allows diehard skiers like myself to spend $1,000 each season to shred spots all over the world for up to five to seven days at each location or unlimited access. Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, and […] Brains Noah DeVries | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Resort: Ringing in the New Year and Hoping for Snow Report from 1/1-2 at Mt. Bachelor/Bend and 12/31 at Mt. Hood. Ringing in the beginning of 2024 at Mt. Bachelor bodes for a good year to come. A group of six of us traveled from Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA, to Bend, OR, to celebrate together for the first two days of the new year in my hometown. We were […] Nicky Blumm | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
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