Mt. Bachelor
Mount Bachelor
One of the longest ski seasons in North America, with runs down all 360 degrees of a volcanic cone, dry powder snow, and a gondola ride to the summit in summer.
Mount Bachelor is a young volcanic cone about 35 km west of Bend, rising to roughly 2,763 meters. The ski area covers about 1,700 hectares with more than 100 runs. The season often runs from late November to May, and the dry inland climate keeps the snow light and powdery. When the summit lifts are open, you can ski down from the volcano in almost any direction. In summer, the gondola takes you near the summit viewpoint, where you can see the Three Sisters and the Cascade peaks. There is also a mountain biking park. Parking is tight on winter weekends, so arrive early. Ticket prices vary by date, and buying online is cheaper.
Opening hours
Snow season approx. 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Green Lakes Trail
- Sparks Lake
- Tumalo Falls
- Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
- Three Sisters
- Benham Falls
- Dee Wright Observatory (McKenzie Pass)
- Shevlin Park