Mt Bachelor Ski Resort in Oregon & Escape2ski provides info on; vertical drop 3365ft/1026m, total trails 101, closest airport 39mi/63km, lifts 13, & more.

The ski area is located in Deschutes County, west of Bend in Central Oregon. Mt Bachelor Ski Resort is constructed on a stratovolcano in the Cascade Range, a major mountain range in western North America.

Mt Bachelor Ski Resort or its original name, Bachelor Butte was the vision of Bill Healy, a former soldier with the 10th Mountain Division Army ski troopers from WWII. After all the regulatory hurdles were surpassed, including an environmental impact study and the raising of capital, Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, aka Bachelor Butte as it was initially known opened on Oct 18, 1958, with just two rope tows, a Poma lift, and a day lodge.

Over the next several decades, Bachelor Butte experienced many operational changes beginning in 1962 with the installation of the first chairlift. In 1983, the name changed from Bachelor Butte to Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, and Bill Healy’s vision was realized with the opening of the Summit Express high-speed triple chair that added an all-important 1725ft/526m of vertical drop. Which meant that the winter operating season could now be extended.

Another first for Mt Bachelor Ski Resort and the Pacific Northwest was the installation of the first-ever high-speed express quad chairlift in 1986. The Summit Chairlift was converted in 1997 to a high-speed express quad chairlift, which increased uphill capacity and made the resort more appealing to skiers and snowboarders.

Mt Bachelor Ski Resort has truly grown into an all-season resort that is well recognized throughout the skiing and snowboarding community. The 2016/2017 winter season saw the addition of a new High-Speed Quad chairlift from Doppelmayer named the Cloudchaser, which will add 635 acres of new skiable terrain.

On the Slopes

• With its unique cone-style layout, all levels of skier or snowboarder will enjoy the amazing terrain that the Mt Bachelor Ski Resort has to offer. Whether you take the Pine Marten Express, Northwest Express or make your way to the Summit Express you will have a chance to enjoy runs like The Cirque, Healy Heights, Devil’s Backbone or Tippy Toe.
• Mt Bachelor Ski Resort has seven terrain parks and pipes featured in three areas of the mountain. There’s Central, which is home to four Jib Parks - Pacific City, Seaside, Cannon Beach, and The Point. East is home to the Short Sands Jib Park and finally west, found near the Pine Marten Express, plays host to the Ski/Boarder Cross course and the halfpipe.
• The Mt Bachelor Ski Resort ski school provides excellent instruction whether you are a novice winter enthusiast or a seasoned veteran. The ski and snowboard instructors offer lessons for children as young as 3 ½ years old to adults in a group or private setting.
• Mt Bachelor Ski Resort is home to three on-mountain day lodges - Pine Marten, West Village and Sunrise Lodge, which feature all feature good food and beverages selections.
• Also, if you want to check out the latest snow gear, visit the retails shops located in the West Village Lodge and Sunrise Lodge.

Off the Slopes

• Mt Bachelor Ski Resort has a full line-up of off-slope activities including the Nordic Center, complete with a day lodge and the 7-lane Tubing Center at the base area of West Village. There are also Sled Dog Rides and snowshoe tours.
• The Mt Bachelor Childcare Center has licensed staff who are available to care from children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Located in the West Village Lodge, your child can enjoy crafts, stories, toys, and books. Call 1-800-829-2442 for more details.
• Mt Bachelor Ski Resort has no mountainside lodging. If you want to stay close to the mountain and have an RV, overnight parking is available in the West Village parking lot for a nightly fee with a 7-day maximum stay.
• The city of Bend, Oregon provides a great compliment to your day on the slopes. Here you can treat yourself to all types of lodging, wonderful dining options in Downtown Bend or the Old Mill District and a great selection of local Brew Pubs. Other activities include shopping, theatre, cultural tours, and museums.
• The Cascade East Transit system operates throughout Bend and links to the Mt Bachelor Ski Resort Shuttle. For a very reasonable fee, you can get to and from the slopes with ease. There is even an Inter-lodge Shuttle on the mountain, which operates on weekends and holidays to move you from the Sunrise and West Village lodges.