Mt. Bachelor and the nearby city of Bend, Oregon, combine to create a premier ski destination. Mt.
Bachelor itself is one of the largest ski resorts in North America, boasting extensive skiable terrain, 360-
degree skiing from its summit, and a long season that often extends into late spring. The mountain offers
diverse terrain suitable for all skill levels, from beginner-friendly slopes to challenging expert runs. 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 11 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.