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Timberline Lodge, OR, Targets August 20 for End of 2025 Summer Ski Season

Timberline Lodge, Oregon, is once again extending North America’s longest lift-served ski season, aiming to remain open through August 20. The announcement was confirmed by John Burton, Timberline’s director of marketing and public affairs, to POWDER. Related: 3 U.S. Ski Areas Remain Open for Skiing This Holiday Weekend Burton caveated that the August 20 date is a target, not a […]
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Oregon’s Legislative Session Ends With No Change to Liability Protections for Ski Areas

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Oregon’s outdoor recreation industry is facing a growing insurance crisis after major insurer Safehold Special Risk announced last month it will no longer provide coverage in the state. Safehold, which insures ski resorts in 37 states, cited Oregon’s legal environment—particularly its weak enforcement of liability waivers—as the reason for its exit. Related: Oregon’s Ski Resorts at Risk as Key Insurer […]
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Oregon’s Ski Resorts at Risk as Key Insurer Exits Over Liability Laws

A growing insurance crisis is threatening the future of Oregon’s outdoor recreation industry, with ski resorts sounding the alarm after a major insurer announced it is pulling out of the state. Safehold Special Risk, which has provided coverage for iconic destinations like Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge, is ending its business in Oregon, citing the state’s unfavorable legal environment […]
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Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: Spring Sun, Snow, and Spirited Events

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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 […]
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Champion Ski Racer Killed in Avalanche While Cat-Skiing With Diamond Lake Resort, OR

On Thursday, March 13, an avalanche on Mount Bailey near Diamond Lake, Oregon, killed Bend resident Brian Thomas Roberts, 50. Roberts was part of a cat skiing group out of Diamond Lake Resort when the avalanche occurred around 3:45 p.m. on the north/northwest side of the mountain. Despite efforts by other skiers and two nurses on the scene, Roberts succumbed […]
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2 Backcountry Skiers Killed by Avalanche Near Bend, OR

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Two backcountry skiers lost their lives in an avalanche near Bend, Oregon, on Monday. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recovered the bodies on Tuesday after an extensive search and rescue operation in the area known as Happy Valley. The avalanche occurred at 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top, a popular backcountry destination. The slide […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Skier Files $3.6-Million Lawsuit Against Willamette Pass, OR, After Wind Blew Him Off Chairlift

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A 65-year-old skier has filed a $3.6 million lawsuit against Willamette Pass ski resort in Oregon, claiming he suffered severe injuries after falling from a chairlift during windy conditions last year, Aimee Green reports for The Oregonian/OregonLive. In the suit filed Friday, Paul Richmond, a Lincoln County resident, alleges that the Peak 2 chairlift lacked a safety restraint bar when […]
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Hoodoo, OR, Backcountry Report: Thankful for a Deep Base

Report from Thursday, November 28, 2024 Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon, opens tomorrow, but we took some early Thanksgiving turns. Hoodoo boasts about being “steep, deep, and cheap,” but last season was especially brutal at the low-elevation resort. Fortunately, this year, the resort appears to be in far better shape— there was consistently 30+ inches throughout the resort. Our first lap […]
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Solo Hiker in Shorts and T-Shirt Without Adequate Supplies Rescued From Mount McLoughlin, OR, in 29ºF Temps

The unprepared hiker was rescued after being told to stay put. Credit: Jackson County SAR

A 40-year-old Central Point, Oregon, man was rescued from Mount McLoughlin late Saturday night after becoming lost during a solo hike. At 9:30 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team successfully located the hiker after a challenging ascent through dense foliage and treacherous lava fields. Related: Hiker Rescued After Unplanned Night on Colorado 14er After Work Colleagues […]
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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 […]
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