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Bachelor Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Excellent snow
  • Two town bases
  • One of US's 6 biggest resorts

Great for

  • Snowboarders
  • Intermediates
  • Scenery

Ski Holidays in Bachelor

The Cascades are famous for having the finest snow in the earth’s four corners, and Mt Bachelor – a former volcano - is big daddy in these parts. With not 1, but 4 piste maps covering every face of the mountain, and a season that runs from Thanksgiving Day to May - no wonder this is the go-to for many US Olympians.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Bachelor Stats

Top Altitude
9065ft / 2763m
Bottom Altitude
5700ft / 1737m
Resort Altitude
6570ft . 2000m
Total Piste
4318 acres / 101 runs
Longest Run
4 miles
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
3365ft
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Bachelor isn’t so called due to boozy ways and lack of grooming…. But because geographically it shuns the company of the Three Sisters, a group of volcanic mountains to the northwest. Bachelor, in fact, was also once a volcano, letting out the last of its lava about 10,000 years ago.

Situated among the fir trees of the Cascade range’s Deschutes National Forest, first sight of this mountain hits you right between the eyes. Lord of all it surveys, it’s one of the highest peaks in the Pacific Northwest at 9065ft and certainly the highest here – with 360s of a surrounding 2 million acres of protected woodlands. It has plenty of reason to stand proud, with uber fast and modern lifts, and the 6th largest ski area in the nation, all buried in 460 inches of light, fluffy powder a season.

Wilderness this wonderful is naturally well-protected, and the Bachelor base stations aren’t yet allowed to offer accommodation. But day lodges on and off the mountain keep skiers well fed and watered and hotels are stationed at the funky 2 towns about 20 minutes down the highway. Bend, “beer capital of the US”, is often voted one of the top places to live in the US, while Sunriver is a quieter base for families. Whichever you stay at, Bachelor takes care of the driving, with regular shuttles to and from these spots.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Bachelor Transfer Times

Portland International Airport 180 mins

The nearest airport to Bachelor is Portland International Airport at 294 km or about 3 hours by car

What's the ski area like in Bachelor?

9 peaks, 3 mountain passes and 4381 skiable acres add up to 1 monster of a mountain. As the highest in the famed Cascades mountain range, Bachelor also holds some of the driest, fluffiest snow around. This is perfect for carving snaking turns or learning to ski or board.

First time skiers and boarders have tons of options on the east side of the mountain. In previous years, you haven’t had to pay for the Carrousel lift - great for a non-committal first taste of the slopes. Once you’re hooked, there are numerous other options from the Rainbow Chair or Sunrise Express. Join intermediates above the treeline by taking Pine Marten Express. Capture the epic Cascade Range views on camera then duck back down on green Summit Crossover.

With 41% of the terrain at their disposal, intermediates often don’t know which way to turn on day 1. Start strong and make your way to the Summit Express to be taken to the very top. Healy Heights and Wanoga Way here were furrowed into the rock face by lava many moons ago, making them twisting, rollercoaster runs (a bit like a half-pipe) and a lot of fun. Meanwhile, the options from the top of the Outback Express will make your head spin – making this a good area to rack up some laps.

The majority of Mt. Bachelor’s wide open volcano terrain is expert fare, with some of the most unique and playful skiing and snowboarding in the states. Cirque is ideal for a challenge - Seekers and West Ridge will appease those looking for fast and steep terrain. Skiers in search of backcountry will go gaga over Mt. Bachelor’s double black diamond backside - powdery perfection.

Bachelor has put its all into drawing freestyle skiers and boarders to the slopes. A 400ft (122m) super pipe is among the best on the continent, and played host to the 2006 USSA Olympic Qualifier. Of a total 5 parks, the Bachelor Park is nearly a mile (1.5km) long, descends 850 vertical feet and contains the a-z of freestyle features, and more often than not an Olympian. Other parks include "Sunshine Park" for beginners.

With 4 piste maps (1 for each mountain face), it can be difficult to know where to start. Look out for the red jackets of the Mt. Bachelor Ambassadors, who’ll show you the best bits free of charge. If they’re all spoken for, head to the concierge to book an orientation tour, all usually free.

Ski Area Facts

LocationOregon, USA
Established1958
Downhill4318 acres / 101 runs
Lift Pass$69 (single day adult pass)

Beginner Slopes

27%

Intermediate Skiing

41%

Advance & Expert Terrain

31%

Snowboarding Trails

4318 acres / 101 runs100%

Bachelor Restaurants

Bachelor Après Ski

Bachelor Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Mt Bachelor has a "try before you buy" ski and board demo centre offering high performance gear from the top manufacturers. Located on the lower level of the Bachelor Ski and Sport Shop building the Centre will give you the option to test up to 3 different models of skis or boards per day. If you choose to buy the equipment you may even get 2 days demo credit reduced from the price.

Bend, the nearest town has a range of shops while its worth spending a day browsing in Sisters, a town reminiscent of the old west with is boardwalk and western shopfronts. It has antique shops, galleries and western boutiques.

The resort has recently expanded its ski and snow sport shop.

Best Time to Visit Bachelor

The mountain is famous for its dry powder with typical snowfall of over 450 inches (1140cm) a season and a mid-winter base over 100 inches (250cm). With a vertical of 3300ft (1006m) and a peak of 9000ft, Bachelor’s one of the tallest mountains for miles around. Naturally, this means the ski season is super long, usually starting around Thanksgiving Day (late November) and lasting well into the spring. Winds can sometimes cause issues for the highest lifts, but you’ll usually find more than enough to ski further down.

The fact that the mountain has a wide variety of elevation and aspects (lots of shady north facing slopes) lets skiers and boarders find good snow nearly every day of the season.

What's Bachelor like at Christmas?

Christmas in Mt Bachelor is an affair to remember, riding one horse open sleighs in Bend and plummeting down powdery bowls on Bachelor. You might even see Santa on the slopes alongside you…

What's Bachelor like in the New Year?

Skiing in powder perfection up on Bachelor, tucking into NY’s menus and family fun in Sunriver and everything from a NY’s Bonfire to a burlesque show with bubbly in Bend, spend New Year in Mt Bachelor and your resolution will be to come back.

What's Bachelor like in Half-Term?

If you want to make sure all are having fun in February, Half Term in Mt Bachelor is worth the extra leg of the journey. It has runs for just about everyone and activities for all, while the National Forest is the ultimate place for a getaway.

What's Bachelor like at Easter?

Easter in Mt Bachelor isn’t just fun for the littlies. An annual Easter egg hunt is usually joined by the Deschutes Easter Keg hunt. He who finds the hidden keg wins gift vouchers for the brewery at Bend.

Bachelor Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Bachelor snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Bachelor snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Bachelor snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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With such wide, varied, downright fun terrain – Mt Bachelor is a powder playground for a family, and often has special deals to keep costs down. See if the “Kids Ski Free” offer is still available, letting all under 12 ski without charging a penny when you purchase a 3-day or more adult pass.

To see them improve in leaps and bounds, the Kids Gravity School offers lessons for ages 6 to 14. Children from 4, meanwhile, can be booked for combination day care with a 2 hour or 1/2 day lesson as well as lots of indoor and outdoor fun.

Families will have a super relaxing stay at a hotel or lodge in Sunriver, while Bend is a livelier option. Restaurants are varied and quite affordable, with everything from steakhouses to Latin restaurants that are sure to cater for a fussy eater.

A monster of a mountain like Bachelor is perfect for a group holiday, with runs for all abilities. To top it all off, groups of 20 or more have often seen discounts on rentals, lessons, food and beverages on the mountain.

Bachelor loves groups so much, it’s often arranged special tubing parties on request. Meanwhile, completing a microbrew passport on the Bend Ale Trail will fill the evenings nicely.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Bachelor

Maximum and minimum adult Bachelor lift pass prices ranged from $? to $? for 6 days access to the Bachelor ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Bachelor holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
6 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
Age Range 7 - 12 13 - 64 65+

Getting to Bachelor

Most of our ski holidays to Bachelor packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Bachelor from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Bachelor from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Bachelor from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Portland International Airport 294 km 3 hours
San Francisco 800 km ?
Redmond 51 km 20 minutes

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Bachelor?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Bachelor transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Chemult 96 km 1 hour 36 minutes

Bachelor Maps

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Bachelor Ski Holiday Resources

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