Mt. Bachelor
A volcano-shaped Oregon resort with 360-degree skiing from a summit cone, the longest season in the Pacific Northwest, and uncrowded glades.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
988m (3,241ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,764m (9,068ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,776m (5,827ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,143cm (450in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
121
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
15
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
4,099 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
15%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
50%
Best For
Location
Mt. Bachelor sits in the Cascade Range of central Oregon, just west of the high desert town of Bend. This is high-alpine terrain on a stratovolcano, exposed near the summit and dropping into forested slopes below.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Redmond/Bend (RDM), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Redmond/Bend (RDM)1.5 hoursDirections
- Portland OR (PDX)4.5 hoursDirections
- Medford (MFR)4 hoursDirections
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