Mt Bachelor Information

Mt. Bachelor is the 6th largest ski resort in North America, with more than 4,300 acres of lift-accessible terrain. Located on the eastern flanks of Oregon’s Central Cascades, Mt. Bachelor is known for its light, dry snow, diverse terrain, family friendliness, and one of the longest seasons in the country.

Where Is Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort Located?
Mt. Bachelor is situated within Deschutes National Forest, and only 22 miles outside of Bend, Oregon, which is home to many of the country's top craft breweries, tax-free shopping, 300 days of sunshine, and great après-adventure. Mt. Bachelor ski area offers a modern lift infrastructure and updated amenities within 40 miles of nearby Redmond Municipal Airport and approximately 115 miles south of Portland.

Mountain Stats

Elevation
Summit - 9,065 feet
Base - 5,700 feet
Vertical Drop - 3,365 feet

Trails
122 - 4,323 Acres

Lifts
15 - 5 Types

Snowfall
390 "

Terrain
Mt. Bachelor’s top elevation is 9,065 feet, providing 360-degree views from its summit and a vertical drop of 3,365 feet. An average annual snow base of 150 to 200 inches and an average annual snowfall of 462 inches fall on the 4,318 skiable acres and 101 runs, breaking out as follows: 15% green, 35% intermediate, 30% black diamond/advance and 20% double-black diamond/expert. The base elevation is 5,700 feet. All these are serviced by 15 chairlifts.

Mt. Bachelor has terrain suitable for all ability types, ranging from long-groomed cruisers to expert chutes and steeps. The ski area is one of the largest resorts in the Northwest and offers abundant terrain options. The resort is becoming famous for its freestyle terrain and has made significant improvements to the five terrain parks.

Terrain

Beginners Runs - 19%

Intermediate Runs - 55%

Advanced Runs - 22%

Expert Runs - 3%

Runs in Total - 122

Longest Run - 4 mi

Skiable Terrain - 4,323 ac

Snow Making - 20 ac / 2.5 mi

Lifts - 15

High Speed Sixes - 1

High Speed Quads - 7

Quad Chairs - 1

Triple Chairs - 3

Surface Lifts - 3

Inside Scoop

Mount Bachelor is technically a strato-volcano atop a shield volcano situated along the Cascade Volcanic Arc. The volcano last erupted approximately 10,000 years ago. Mount Bachelor gets its name for being isolated from the Three Sisters, a group of three volcanic mountains that are northwest of Mount Bachelor.

If wind is predicted, try to get up on the mountain early. Mount Bachelor is known to be very windy, and the resort will shut down the chairlift during extremely high winds.

Mount Bachelor is a destination for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Boarders should try out the 400-foot super pipe, which has been used as a USSA Olympic Qualifier. Beginners should head to Sunshine Park to build up their skills.

The mountain also has a lot to offer for Nordic skiers since it has the longest groomed Nordic season in North America.