Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

Mt Bachelor is one of the Pacific northwest’s largest ski areas and is right next to the city of Bend. Every type of terrain is available at Mt Bachelor and the runs follow the natural contours of the mountain. The Northwest Express has opened up 458 acres of exciting terrain, bringing the total of skiable acres to 3,683. At Mt Bachelor there’s cross-country and snowboard action too.

Mt. Bachelor is the Pacific Northwest’s premier mountain destination. Opening in 1958, Mt. Bachelor has grown to be the 6th largest ski resort in North America — offering 3,365 feet of vertical drop, and 121 unique runs.

Even if you’re a seasoned expert, a never-ever family, or somewhere in the middle, you’ll find terrain that not only suits but satisfies your abilities. The locals’ favorite lift, Cloudchaser (added in 2016), provides access to primarily intermediate terrain and is ideally positioned to collect windblown snow from winter storms — often providing soft turns days after the last snowflake has fallen. The Summit Chair, a not-to-be-missed Mt. Bachelor experience for intermediate skiers and up, provides 360º views and the opportunity to ski all 360º degrees off the top of the mountain — the only place in the United States that you can do so. The Summit lift is best served on spring days when the snow is soft and the air warm!

For those who prefer a more aerobic experience, head across the West Village parking lot to our Nordic Center where you’ll find 21 groomed trails covering 56 km of pristine alpine country. Our well-planned network of trails affords breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks in the neighboring Three Sisters Wilderness. With the longest groomed Nordic season in the nation, you can glide from mid-November all the way through late May’s sunshine.

So, whether you are a storm chaser or sun chaser, Mt. Bachelor’s uniquely long season, reliable snowpack, and expansive terrain will provide the mountain experience that you and your family are searching for.